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A butterfuly experiences the remarkable transformation called metamorphosis (a process some animals go throu to become adults) only one time.
egg -> caterpillar -> chrysalis -> butterfly.
It’s their entire lifetime.
We humans may go through this procedss multiple times in our lives. Of course, we understand the changes…
It’s a rare person who comes into your life and in a few minutes sums up the one thing that you struggle with most. "Kathy, do you know your value?" In my journey to answer that question for myself, I discovered I wasn't alone in that struggle. What changes for each of us when we stop comparing ourselves to others and come to know ourselves for the value we truly bring to our world. Listen in to hear how this same rare person used her 'last words' to continue to speak life into me. What would it look like for you to use your voice - your message - now?
I wanted to share this with you months ago, but I needed to wrestle with some of my own hesitations about doing so. I've been out of the loop for much of the year, in part because I needed some space and time to 'catch my breath' after both of my parents moved 'home' to heaven in 2022. That took a toll on me physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually for sure. I needed some time to just catch up with myself and the awareness of how life has changed drastically.
Also, I turned 65 this year. It's one of those birthdays that has made me stop and take a look at my life to see how I feel about it.
So many things have come up for me during this time, but these thoughts have surfaced for me for sure:
Tomorrow we will celebrate the life of my momma! I have been at a loss for words since her passing. How do you pay tribute to the woman who not only gave you life, but supported you through it your entire life. So I am sharing a post I wrote for her birthday in 2014. Heads up! It’s long. Yet it is only a glimpse of the legacy she has left to me - and to my family.
Originally posted on OCTOBER 23, 2014
I know- you are looking at this title and wondering if I just dissed my mother! Well, let me tell you about her!
Three years ago, the little butterfly on the cover of my 2nd book took flight.
EnVision YOU: UNstuck and Confident
I hadn’t planned on writing another book. Who am I kidding, I hadn’t planned on writing the first book (Lovely Traces of Hope) Being an author had never been on my bucket list.
Eleven years ago I had no idea what was in store for me as I declared publicly to my world that I was opening a private coaching practice called GREEN HOPE COACHING.
On 1-11-11 I stepped out into an adventure I had never even imagined until just weeks before that. I knew I wanted to do something to make a difference in my world, because it is important to me to use my voice and my message to bring value to my world.
I just never fathomed how that journey might possibily change mine.
The holiday season can be so hard, but especially if you have lost - or feel like you are losing someone you love. Early this season, I was invited to share with a hospice group in Texas ways we can SEE GREEN HOPE this brown holiday. Take a listen.
How is HOPE showing up for you this week? I would love to hear what HOPE looks like for you?
I had that experience last week. Knocked me right off my feet for a while-actually it messed up my comfort zone. Suddenly I was discontent with everything about me- my business, my energy level, my opportunities, even my appearance.
Why? Why can I be blessed by another woman and her gifts and abilities and then struggle to find contentment with myself?
WHY does someone else’s success threaten mine?
Maybe it is because….
We all have those women in our life that might intimidate us. They seem to have it all together and we feel 'less than' somehow when we compare ourselves to them.
Come to find out - one lady that was my scary woman, actually told me I was hers. Oh my! I mean it is great that someone - anyone would think i have my act together.
But I know me. I know the real me - the messy me…
Kathy, put your hands back down! You're not done!"
That's the message I heard on Friday, September 13th, 2019. It was a time when I felt like IT - the launch of my new book, the doing the next thing, overcoming the next stuck place - was bigger than I was.
I was ready to throw my hands up and walk away.
What is your typical response when you feel STUCK?
The irony of this video is…
