I have always been fascinated with insects, especially their uncanny ability to undergo the process of metamorphosis. Metamorphosis is by definition: A profound change in form from one stage to the next in the life history of an organism, as from the caterpillar to the pupa and from the pupa to the adult butterfly.
I feel as though I am going through a metamorphosis of sorts. Long story short, 43 years of trying to be everything to everyone finally got the best of me and I ended up flat on my face. I needed a fresh start. Something new. Something ME. So I completely threw out everything I knew. EVERYTHING. The only thing I knew for sure was that I felt at home in the garden. God must have known that I needed something like this, because in the midst of the turmoil, I received a phone call from a friend asking if I was still interested in interning as a gardener at his farm. Perfect!
So, starting next week, I will be in the garden for the next 6 months, learning all aspects of organic gardening. I know this experience will change me, hopefully for the better.
And so begins the metamorphosis.
I am so happy for you, Shauni! I'm sure it will be an incredible experience for you. Wish I could come along and garden with you : )
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you!! God gave me a word not long ago about trying to be everything for everyone... my word was: it's okay to be the butterfly... fragile, delicate, beautiful...
ReplyDeleteShaun, your wings are dry, fly my friend fly, I look forward to reading about your gardening
It sounds like you're enjoying this new experience just as much as you thought you would. I look forward to following along with you here!
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