Monarch Butterflies...Generational Knowing

Being raised on a farm there were always open spaces, and the sight of Monarch butterflies flittering on the land, often in pairs, was part of my childhood. I moved away and observed fewer of these majestic butterflies each time I returned. 

About 8-9 years ago I convinced my Dad to plant milkweeds to provide Monarch caterpillars what they need to live. You see, milkweeds are the only plant a Monarch caterpillar will eat. My parents are farmers and had spent their entire farming existence trying to eradicate milkweeds from the fields to maximize crop output.  Nevertheless, my dad harvested the seeds from a wetland. planted them in the fall, and in the spring they emerged, quickly rooted and grew. My Dad even watered them to get them started. My Mom was less then pleased, although she did begrudgingly admit enjoyment as more Monarchs appeared. 

While the milkweeds are now gone (Mom eventually had her way) butterflies, especially Monarchs, now represent my mom for me, who left her physical body 4.5 years ago. I am fascinated by the story of the Monarch migration. 

“Each spring, monarchs make their way north from Mexico to much of the eastern U.S. and southern Canada. The insect has a two- to six-week lifespan, and it takes them between three and four generations to get as far north as Minnesota.” 

Isn't this amazing? The innate knowing represented here is also within us. Some of this is passed down from generations, ready for us to tap into as we experience our own metamorphosis. 

Monarchs invite us to witness the innate wisdom of nature, and to allow that wisdom in us to be supported and brought forth. In the one-on-one sessions that I guide, the releases and insights the client often receives reminds me of the innate wisdom of each of us, just waiting to be opened and accessed.   The 1st and 3rd Monday class offerings are also designed to tap into that inner stillness - join me!