Since I was a young girl, I have always been fascinated by butterflies.
The daughter of an entomologist, whether I was leaping after them in a field or gazing at them in my Dad's collections, their lightness and beauty have mesmerized me. I learned at a young age that the pattern on the wings of each butterfly is unique. No two are the same.
All are beautiful! I could never analyze one and say that it is not.
The same is true for each one of us. We are all unique .... no two people are the same. There has never been a single person like me or you in the history of mankind! That is so amazing .... don't you think?
What is also amazing is how hard we attempt to fit in and be like someone else. How easy it is to believe that our rarity is not beautiful enough.
I am on a mission to change that within my own life! I am so weary of believing the message that I am not capable or worthy of leading a joy filled and wonderful life just as I am. I am discovering this is no easy task.
But I am up for the challenge because I know in my heart if I can demonstrate to my two young sons that I am good enough, even with all my imperfections, maybe they will believe it for themselves too! I am hopeful that if this generation of children grows up with acceptance in their heart, on their lips, and in their actions....they can heal our world!