The caterpillar never gets a memo about the wings. It just dissolves in its own goo and trusts the process. What you’ve shared here feels like that holy goo phase—messy, mysterious, and absolutely sacred.
Most people call it falling apart. But the mystics? We call it unbecoming. And unbecoming is just becoming with the brakes off.
Keep letting her through, one whispering beneath the noise. She’s not new, she’s ancient. And she’s been waiting for you to remember.
What I love about your writing, Sherry, and about your BEing, is that you don’t deign to know how others should think or feel. You don’t place yourself in the position of spiritual advisor just because you’ve felt and realized some things in your own life. You vulnerably share your process simply because it’s what you feel called to do, what you need to do. I love the honesty in that! I love being present to your process of becoming. Please keep writing!
Gosh, Don…there are people you feel, that when they speak of your writing, you get a sense of “this was worth it”. I know you don't just say things to say things, your very intentional with what and when you share it. I am very grateful and honored when you bless me with your comments.
Wow, Sherry, I wish I could read to you from one of my journal entries I wrote in 2020. I was feeling so similar to what you shared here. So so similar. Isn't it interesting how a highly sensitive person can just feel when something is shifting inside them? When they are on the brink of change? I read your journal entry like a poem. I really believe you have a poetic voice first and foremost, Sherry. So eloquent.
Jeannie those were some dark times! But a lot of people I know went through some deep dive changes. I'm not surprised you and I went through similar things. And thank you for the compliment. I receive that. ❤️
This is exciting Sherry! What an incredible thing to share and I am excited to read through the unraveling and seeing what has been all the parts that have brought forward this beautiful light and sharing of you. Brave, important, and exiting!
Thank you Alicia. Of anyone, I know you will be able to understand what I will be sharing Scary, but it feels right and healing for not just me but hopefully for someone in their dark night of the soul season. Following the nudges my friend.💞
"This time in my life, I am very aware of an awakening that is happening inside of me. I can’t put it into words yet, but it is a longing for deeper things." This sentence truly resonated with me, Sherry. It captures that elusive, yet undeniable, pull towards something more profound than our everyday existence. It's a hunger for truth that transcends the tangible, a spiritual longing that often feels formless at first, like trying to grasp smoke. Your description of it manifesting in the physical "once that spiritual side of me develops and comes forth" is a brilliant way to articulate this often-mystical connection between the inner and outer worlds.
I’ve found myself wrestling with similar feelings, that quiet, insistent whisper that there’s more to life than meets the eye. It's a journey of opening oneself up to the unknown, trusting that the answers will reveal themselves as we cultivate an inner spaciousness. Your prayer for "courage to step into the unknown" is something I think many of us can relate to, as the path of spiritual growth often requires venturing beyond our comfort zones and embracing vulnerability. It's a beautiful reminder that this longing isn't just a fleeting thought, but a powerful catalyst for profound personal evolution. 🩵
Alex, I absolutely love when you comment on my work. It's so full of added wisdom, like eating a four course meal. Thank you for taking the time to not only read my work but give such thoughtful and meaty comments. I learn so much from you. This comment alone could be a excerpt from an essay. Love everything you shared.
The courage to step into the unknown...that's all we're all praying for isn't it??? Such a beautiful reflection sherry! I can't wait for the next ones to come
The caterpillar never gets a memo about the wings. It just dissolves in its own goo and trusts the process. What you’ve shared here feels like that holy goo phase—messy, mysterious, and absolutely sacred.
Most people call it falling apart. But the mystics? We call it unbecoming. And unbecoming is just becoming with the brakes off.
Keep letting her through, one whispering beneath the noise. She’s not new, she’s ancient. And she’s been waiting for you to remember.
Thank you Aleksander. That's exactly how it feels. Ancient. I was journaling about just that this morning.
What I love about your writing, Sherry, and about your BEing, is that you don’t deign to know how others should think or feel. You don’t place yourself in the position of spiritual advisor just because you’ve felt and realized some things in your own life. You vulnerably share your process simply because it’s what you feel called to do, what you need to do. I love the honesty in that! I love being present to your process of becoming. Please keep writing!
Gosh, Don…there are people you feel, that when they speak of your writing, you get a sense of “this was worth it”. I know you don't just say things to say things, your very intentional with what and when you share it. I am very grateful and honored when you bless me with your comments.
Wow, Sherry, I wish I could read to you from one of my journal entries I wrote in 2020. I was feeling so similar to what you shared here. So so similar. Isn't it interesting how a highly sensitive person can just feel when something is shifting inside them? When they are on the brink of change? I read your journal entry like a poem. I really believe you have a poetic voice first and foremost, Sherry. So eloquent.
Jeannie those were some dark times! But a lot of people I know went through some deep dive changes. I'm not surprised you and I went through similar things. And thank you for the compliment. I receive that. ❤️
Love you, friend.
This is exciting Sherry! What an incredible thing to share and I am excited to read through the unraveling and seeing what has been all the parts that have brought forward this beautiful light and sharing of you. Brave, important, and exiting!
Thank you Alicia. Of anyone, I know you will be able to understand what I will be sharing Scary, but it feels right and healing for not just me but hopefully for someone in their dark night of the soul season. Following the nudges my friend.💞
Speechless. You amaze me.
Sam!🥹🥹🙏🏾💞
"This time in my life, I am very aware of an awakening that is happening inside of me. I can’t put it into words yet, but it is a longing for deeper things." This sentence truly resonated with me, Sherry. It captures that elusive, yet undeniable, pull towards something more profound than our everyday existence. It's a hunger for truth that transcends the tangible, a spiritual longing that often feels formless at first, like trying to grasp smoke. Your description of it manifesting in the physical "once that spiritual side of me develops and comes forth" is a brilliant way to articulate this often-mystical connection between the inner and outer worlds.
I’ve found myself wrestling with similar feelings, that quiet, insistent whisper that there’s more to life than meets the eye. It's a journey of opening oneself up to the unknown, trusting that the answers will reveal themselves as we cultivate an inner spaciousness. Your prayer for "courage to step into the unknown" is something I think many of us can relate to, as the path of spiritual growth often requires venturing beyond our comfort zones and embracing vulnerability. It's a beautiful reminder that this longing isn't just a fleeting thought, but a powerful catalyst for profound personal evolution. 🩵
Beautiful!
Alex, I absolutely love when you comment on my work. It's so full of added wisdom, like eating a four course meal. Thank you for taking the time to not only read my work but give such thoughtful and meaty comments. I learn so much from you. This comment alone could be a excerpt from an essay. Love everything you shared.
The courage to step into the unknown...that's all we're all praying for isn't it??? Such a beautiful reflection sherry! I can't wait for the next ones to come