Catharine Mi-Sookのインスタグラム(catharinemisook) - 8月16日 23時28分

“Journaling is like whispering to one’s self and listening at the same time.” -Bram Stoker
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On shedding skin and other journal rambles. One aspect I’ve been pondering is how needs change when we transfigure from old to new. Take the caterpillar and butterfly. Each has their own diet and habitat that differ greatly than the other’s. And once a butterfly is fully emerged from the cocoon, the habitat and diet of the once-was caterpillar is no longer relevant or well-suited for the longevity and lifespan of a butterfly. Isn’t that much the same for us too? In my own, I’ve come into a new leg where what’s okay, not okay, what I like, dislike and even general preferences have changed. And I’ve been reminded that it’s not only okay but healthy to be able to change one’s mind when it comes to those things at any given point. I see it as growth. And I never want to stop pursuing it. It’s good to evaluate what adds or detracts. And what remains a steady constant. In my own learning, I’ve set my sights to work new muscles, push through fears and let go of anything that feels negative. And in that very process, I’ve discovered what is steady and solid when the dross clears away. And while everything is a gift in the end, whether a season of hardship or ease, there is nothing quite like the gift of that which remains unmovable in our lives, namely people, who regardless of our ever changing habitat are the water and air that are never not relevant nor not needed and who render us grateful again and again and again. And it’s interesting, our high points and low ones alike, only reveal our constants as the same bright lights because constancy is implacable by circumstance and rooted in something deeper. So take note of those who are steady no matter what the terrain, who continuously remind you to just be you, in all life’s changes, in all of your changes, in each new day. And celebrate them, and you, and rock on.
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elogibs Really lovely. I’ve also been pondering changes that have taken place and are yet to be. It feels hard sometimes to let go of things (preferences, patterns, processes, etc), and yet it is often for the better. I remind myself that it’s not about forgetting those old things, but appreciating them in the transition to the new. (...kind of like when Marie Kondo thanks items that no longer bring her joy before she donates or gets rid of them!)

sassysistersink wow!! your words here today are spot on for what i’ve been pondering lately! it’s unreasonable and unhealthy to remain stagnant in a world that is constantly changing, and yet there are those golden threads that keep us tethered to the good things that remain constant through it all. here’s to growth, unfolding, and blooming at all the stages of our lives! 🌺✨🌿

jeanettemstewart So beautiful, Catharine! Amen to those souls, their support, cheerleading, shoulders, ears, authenticity and all with judgement - but rather, compassion and love. And, I do find they are becoming more rare and therefore even more treasured...sending you all the love, light and squishy hugs for today and always. 😘💛✨🙂🌸💖😘

justvanness I love this quote- I have it written in my journal💚

journaljunky Beautiful words! And one of my favorite quotes😍

ladyvigee Such beautiful words! 💜

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