The Blue Morpho butterfly is a reminder that we are each on a continuous journey throughout our lives - - transitioning from the caterpillar into the cocoon, and then emerging as the butterfly with wings to fly.

Often times, we think that once we reach the stage of the butterfly, we have reached the culmination, but in reality, this is a cyclical journey. We will once again find ourselves needing time to slow down as the caterpillar; to rest and restore in the cocoon; then again, we will find ourselves soaring as the butterfly. All of these stages are important and necessary to live a life of healing, growth and authenticity.

The Blue Morpho is also a symbol of the journey out of our comfort zones that is needed for growth. It symbolizes the trust necessary in times of hardship and change that we will not be in that place forever. Richard Bach said, "What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls a butterfly."