This is Sheepy.
He was drawn by my son, Owen, as my new professional logo.
Why a rainbow sheep?
Since I started my business, my logo has incorporated a butterfly.
I saw the story of how a caterpillar has to, literally, break itself down into gelatinous cellular goo before it can transform into a butterfly as the symbol for my story and the work that I do with clients.
And, yes, growth sometimes feels traumatic. Especially during these turbulent times.
But, what came up as I’ve been sitting with my discomfort, is that we don’t go through one transformation.
We don’t become the butterfly and then get to float along on the breeze for the rest of our lives.
Becoming the butterfly had been my goal.
And, honestly, a goal I wanted to have had achieved yesterday.
“WTF am I not the butterfly yet?!” I used to scream into the ether during the hardest moments. “How much more work do I have to do?!”
Part of my heaviness was the unsustainability of thinking that I should have had my transformation already.
It became self-traumatizing.
I outgrew the butterfly.
As a rainbow sheep, Sheepy represents my desire to be connected to the flock (not excluded like a black sheep). But, I also no longer want to blend in and hide my voice and talents in the sea of conformity among white sheep.
Sheepy brings the message that we’re all magical phenomena, unique beings who are here on this planet, in this time, to shine brightly.
To share our gifts – all of our colors – with the world.
Sheepy and I have a message, and a mission.
Sheepy and I wish for you to know that you are special.
Your presence in this world matters.
Each and every day, in the work you do, in the interactions you have – no matter how small or inconsequential they may feel, you are creating ripples, planting seeds, that will impact others now and for generations to come.
So take your time to observe and reflect.
To reconnect with your values and the people who matter most to you.
This is your chance to feel and heal and inspire others to know their worth.
To be unapologetically you.
A rainbow sheep in a global flock.
Thank you for being you,
