Butterfly

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”

-Maya Angelou

Transformation is never effortless. The butterfly reminds us that what appears graceful, light, and beautiful is born from periods of deep internal work. Growth often happens in the quiet, unseen spaces — the moments when we’re shedding old patterns, sitting with discomfort, or choosing to begin again. Your presence on the mat — whether steady, shaky, joyful, or challenging — is part of your becoming. Beauty isn’t found only in the outcome, but in the courage to evolve.