Happy New Wings
Pre-2026, I was a gorgeous larva, wouldn’t you say? A jubilant little caterpillar finding the most delicious leaf to chomp on. I blended into my environment when I needed to and also flashed my vibrance here and there. I people-pleased. I overthought. I tried to mind read. I also over-shared.
Currently I’m in a metamorphic state. It’s been coined a mid-life chrysalis (because crisis is too dramatic for a guy like me). A transitioning. A movement. All for the greater good, but I’d also like to add in a bowel movement–for the shit that’s gotta go.
Can you relate?
I spent a great amount of time in the second half of 2025 performing my own identity audit, recognizing that a deep dive into my external and internal relationships was needed. What I mean is that I took the task to not only reflect on my relationships with family members, friends and even you, but also my drinking habits, road-driving mannerisms, social media and phone usage, the attention and training I give my dog…that kinda stuff. All of it. Even time itself.
I’m a bunch of gooey body parts in this transparent cocoon right now. Go ahead, ya voyeurs– watch away. I am reforming and soon will have a new form and shiny set of wings. Sweet nectar, here I come! This new flight pattern and taste buds will flutter from flower to flower and experience life differently: with more patience, compassion and trusting this gut of mine more. Setting boundaries and saying no more often.
How about you?
And what will my wings look like? Sharp and vibrant like a Zebra Swallowtail? Maybe a furry, soft green Luna Moth? Or…gasp…a common brown clothes moth? Doesn’t matter.
One thing known is that IF my final stage of metamorphosis ends up a common brown clothes moth, I’ll make the MOST of it. Because I plunged deep into my conscious with mindfulness and a solid dose of human design, and recognized that this winged specimen needs to fly to his own pattern, whether flashy or not.
It’s really about how you approach every single one of these relationships. When you take a step back and evaluate, no matter if it’s a minor or major impact in your life, you can clearly see whether something needs to be flushed down the toilet or not. Or maybe it’s just a new way to wipe.
I would love to hear what you think of giving yourself an internal audit. Have you ever thought about those little relationships such as your morning routine, your posture or how you listen? Feel free to share your thoughts.
Happy New Wings, you beautiful larvae.
BTW…my posts are all AI-free. I don’t hate, I just reevaluated my early relationship with Gemini and am setting boundaries when it comes to my creativity and acceptance of imperfection.
