@madplaidphotography 🦋 The transformation of the butterfly is not a pretty process. It’s not comfortable or easy. It’s painful, full of struggle, and takes persistence through time. The caterpillar hides away for a while as it goes deep into its metamorphosis. Staying safe in its cocoon and protected from the outside elements in its own privately defined world. Mariposa (the butterfly) is one of my spirit animals because I relate so deeply with this process. . I have to admit, for the last few years in many ways I have been hiding from the world. Deep in my personal transformation process and trust me it has not been pretty. Deep in my shadow work and there’s still plenty more to explore. Deep in failures and learning so much about the kind of success I truly desire. . And through it all I claim the title, Rebel Angel. . Angels are not always what they appear to be. They can come disguised as an animal or any person on the street. They can be hidden under many layers of trauma from this life or past lives. Angels can come in the form of a love or a love that was lost who we were able to learn so much from. One of the most powerful angels in my life decided to end our relationship for the betterment of both of us on our individual paths. I was so heart broken I couldn’t stop thinking about him for almost a year, but it was the most incredible blessing I could have asked for. I learned so much in that year after our separation about myself, my path, and the work I needed to do to show up for my partners on the deepest level. . Rebels rise in opposition against an established authority. They break the rules because that is their nature. They love to use destruction as their first tactic for laying new ground and building something powerful for the people. True rebels are service to others oriented in their nature, because its easy to serve yourself, and true rebels never choose the easy path. . I love to call myself a Rebel Angel because I love to embrace my personal dichotomy. I am the yin yang. I am beautiful chaos. And I choose to embrace that exploration of duality as a portal to Oneness. (at Witches Castle At Forest Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoMirnlh2C_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bqucupmc2v5p