Darkness is an Opportunity for Transformation
The past few months have been rough.
Starting in late September, my energy began to shift. I’d been experiencing a fairly long period of immense gratitude, optimism, and contentment in nearly all areas of my life, and then somewhere in the transition from summer into fall that energy began to change.
My inspirations began to falter, my mood gradually darkened, and I rarely felt motivation to do much of anything.
This was a drastic change in my overall wellbeing, but as someone that has been on my spiritual journey for over a decade, I have an innate trust in the fluidity of my emotions and energy.
If things are beginning to slow down, feel heavier, or shift - I trust that there’s a divine reason for it, even if I’m not yet conscious of that reason yet.
So, I did my best to allow myself the space to fully feel what was present for me - no matter how dark and confusing.
And over this period of time, it’s become clear to me how darkness can be an opportunity for powerful transformation.
I don’t think that the true essence of darkness is often explored in the spiritual community.
Much of the resources that are available are focused on transcending darkness rather than attempting to benefit from it - yet, it’s usually in the darkness that our biggest opportunities for transformation present themselves.
The Butterfly + The Cocoon
When caterpillars are in the cocoon, they’re in a period of darkness. They may not have any idea what’s happening to them, but they do know that this darkness is much different than the life they were once living.
And rather than attempting to burst from the cocoon early out of discomfort with the unknown and the pain of change, they allow themselves to remain right in the center of that darkness.
This darkness is what creates the beautiful butterflies that have historically been seen as symbolic of transformation across a variety of cultures.
We can apply this wisdom - the lessons learned from witnessing the transition from caterpillar to butterfly - in our own seasons of inner and/or external darkness.
When our lives begin to feel heavier, more uncertain, or like drastic change is occurring, we can choose to perceive these seasons as opportunities for us to access a new level of being.
Allowing Darkness to be Initiation
This concept resonated with me so deeply that I felt called to create a podcast episode dedicated to it.
I hope this episode helps expand your perspective of the power of darkness and how it can be utilized for your benefit, no matter how uncomfortable.
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In this podcast, I reflect on + explore:
how the presence of inner and/or external darkness can be an opportunity for powerful change
practicing surrender during times of transformation is integral to maintaining your faith + a higher perspective
the importance of the cocoon phase for the creation of the butterfly
as long as you are living in alignment with Source and your intuitive wisdom, you'll always be okay
sometimes the darkness is necessary for you to access the next level of your life
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I’m Alexandria, Multi-Certified Intuitive Spiritual Coach
I hope this blog post and podcast episode are supportive of you in navigating your personal inner and/or external darkness.
Remember that as long as you remain connected to Source and your intuitive wisdom, you’ll always be okay.
With gratitude,
Alexandria
