Beautiful Radical Change

While I’m a wordsmith at heart, I also believe in the power of symbols.

Butterflies are the classic symbol for growth and change. I see my work as helping facilitate growth - of nonprofits, of funds raised, of individuals. Did you know that as part of the metamorphis from caterpillar to butterfly, it completely disintegrates before it re-forms into a butterfly? I love this imagery - that sometimes the most beautiful, radical change comes from a complete reworking of your world.

Sunflowers, in addition to being a bright, hopeful symbol, are adaptable workhorses. They are tough, drought-resistant, live longer than most flowers, and provide food via their seeds and oils. They are phototropic, meaning they follow the sun’s light to capture the most light - what a perfect metaphor for learning, growing, and adapting to bring the most light into our lives!

Both butterflies and sunflowers have action as a key to their success. Caterpillars create their own chrysallis, breaking down their pasts to re-form into their future. Sunflowers track the sun across the sky, seeking to make the most of the hours of sunlight they have. While these two symbols are joyful, they also include this important aspect: that growth and development needs to be accompanied by intention and hard work.