Metamorphosis
Mindfulness • 3m 47s
Change at this age is so apparent and we are here to celebrate that change! It can be challenging to navigate day to day when so many things are still new and they are all participating in the development of their personalities. Using the chrysalis as a parallel for our young friends’ own change can show the importance of patience, the idea of letting go of things in the past that aren’t helping us grow, and how even when we can’t see the outcome it’s important to trust the process.
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