The chrysalis represents the metaphorical vessel through which our ego-centered world transforms into our soul-centered world. As with the caterpillar or the seed, we have always had inside of us what is needed for this transformation. As we go through this journey of soul awakening, we begin to dissolve our identity in order to make room for something new to emerge. The caterpillar now has wings, and we now have a new awareness. The seedling has emerged and is ready to reach toward the sky.
So how do we kindle that inner flame that will burn away the facade of our ego? Who are we behind all the labels? How do we get beyond the social contract of traditional roles? First, we have to enter geologic time -- and slow down. Our old strategies of succeeding, producing, achieving, visioning, and goal setting no longer serve us. Our soul longs for something more. In an alchemical fashion, we are needing to melt down or distill our identity until the purity of our true self emerges. This is an incremental process that must be held with patience and compassion. Instead of always doing, we need to practice being -- just allowing space to be in the moment so we can attune to our soul. Silence, stillness, and solitude are critical elements for this time. There is wisdom in the silence.
