September 2023 Warm Fuzzy
Sep 11, 2023September 2023 Warm Fuzzy
Late summer is the perfect time to touch upon a universal theme that echoes across every facet of life—transformation. Whether it's within our lives or in the expansive wilderness, transformation is a constant reality. It can signify growth, change, and the ceaseless movement forward, embodying our inherent capacity to adapt, survive and thrive. Unlike change, once something is transformed it can’t change back.
For instance, the Festival de Pipas in Brazil stands as a vibrant testament to the transformative power of hope and dreams. Individuals gather to fill the sky with kites—emblems of rising above challenges, with each ascension reflecting our ability to change and evolve.
But the majesty of transformation isn't limited to human festivities. August marks the onset of an incredible natural phenomenon: the migration of the Monarch butterflies. These creatures embark on an epic journey from the northern and central United States and southern Canada to warmer climates in Mexico and Southern California.
Late Summer also signals a significant transition in the lives of many young individuals, when the gates of schools, colleges, and universities swing open, welcome a new batch of students, and mark a transformative period in their lives. We take great joy in seeing our grandchildren’s first day of school pictures. 4 of our 8 grandchildren started this year and two more start next year.
Know that change, although sometimes daunting, is essential, powerful, indicates growth, and promises new opportunities. Like the Monarch butterflies and students embarking on their new journeys, embrace the transformations and migrations in our own lives, so that we can continue to evolve and discover our true potential.
Here's to the power of transformation and the beauty of progression!
Mike & Donna Stott with Jon Burke & Matt Stott
