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Revisiting Butterflies, Transformation, Journaling, & Mandalas

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Julianne Victoria

In honor of Mercury Retrograde, which occurs from May 18 to June 11, Sindy at BlueButterfliesAndMe is hosting a Let’s Go Retro challenge to repost, re-blog, re-visit an old post. Inspired by Sue’s post Mandala ~ In Retro, I am reposting … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly Journal | Tagged Buddhism, butterflies, inspiration, journaling, Mandalas, metamorphosis, mindfulness, patience, personal growth, sacred geometry, symbolism, transformation | 17 Comments

Butterfly Journal 11th Month: Love (Entry #2)

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Julianne Victoria

In the last journal entry on Love, I discussed what love truly is: the highest vibrational act of unconditional selflessness, compassion, and responsibility. This quote by Hafiz, a Persian poet, sums up what love is perfectly: Even after all this … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly Journal | Tagged compassion, dharma, Divine Love, Josephine Wall, journaling, karma, Love, personal growth, San Francisco life coach, self love, soul mates, spiritual growth, unconditional love | 8 Comments

Butterfly Journal 11th Month: Love (Entry #1)

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Julianne Victoria

Month 11 prompt: What a journey this has been! We have turned within ourselves for deep self-evaluation. We have developed skills and tools to continue to understand ourselves and our relationships with others and the planet. We have begun to reach … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly Journal | Tagged awakening, Butterfly, compassion, Hafiz, journaling, Love, meditation, metamorphosis, Peacock's Eyes, San Francisco life coach, selflessness, Shantideva, Spirituality | 12 Comments

Butterfly Journal 10th Month: Gratitude (Entry #2)

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Julianne Victoria

In the last entry, I stated: oftentimes, our teachers are the experiences themselves, often the most difficult and challenging ones. We can learn from these struggles. These karmic lessons, if we allow, will take us to the deepest and darkest places … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly Journal | Tagged awakening, awareness, books, Butterfly, gratitude, Heart Sutra, journaling, Kahlil Gibran, karma, personal growth, suffering, the unknown, transformation | 16 Comments

Butterfly Journal 10th Month: Gratitude (Entry #1)

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Julianne Victoria

The prompt for month ten: We’ve all noticed that when things are in harmony, they flow smoothly, and we’re happy. However, when things don’t go how we want or planned, we get upset. Nature likes to keep things in balance, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly Journal | Tagged butterflies, free will, gratitude, Guru, Heart Sutra, journaling, karma, metamorphosis, nature, personal growth, teachers, thanksgiving, transformation | 13 Comments

Butterfly Journal 9th Month: Harmony (Entry #2)

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Julianne Victoria

In the last journal entry I discussed how clear and honest communication is key to harmonious relationships, as well as an interesting dream I had that led me to review in depth the symbolism of Mercury (Hermes). This post fittingly comes while the … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly Journal, Psyche & The Dreamworld | Tagged astrology, awakening, communication, dream analysis, dream meaning, dreams, Gemini, harmony, journaling, keys, Mercury, Mercury retrograde, symbolism | 20 Comments

Butterfly Journal 7th Month: Compassion (Entry #1)

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Julianne Victoria

Last month’s focus on practicing patience has been very helpful and has provided me with helpful reminders when facing the challenges of caring for and being around my mother. But in truth, the lessons for patience are all around us … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly Journal | Tagged Alzheimer's, awareness, butterflies, challenges, compassion, empathy, journaling, Love, meditation, metamorphosis, mother, personal growth, suffering | 23 Comments

Butterfly Journal: Patience (Entry #3)

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Julianne Victoria

This month’s journal prompt on patience, has gotten me to not only think about or review the things that help me to practice patience, but it has also reminded me of someone who was a teacher of patience for me. … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly Journal | Tagged animal guides, animal rescue, animal spirits, Buddhism, healing, journaling, joy, lion king, Love, patience, Shantideva, Simba, zen | 18 Comments

Butterfly Journal: Patience (Entry #2)

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Julianne Victoria

In the last journal entry I discussed how breathing, Pranayama practices, and other yoga practices help me when I am challenged to be patient and calm. Another practice that I have recently returned to is art. Art is a wonderful meditative practice or … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly Journal | Tagged art, awakening, Buddhism, Carl Jung, circle, daily prompt, Divine Love, impermanace, inspiration, journaling, mandala, mindfulness, patience, personal growth, sacred geometry, symbolism, unconscious | 15 Comments

Butterfly Journal: Acceptance (Entry #2)

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Julianne Victoria

By accepting our situations, we can surrender to the process of metamorphosis and personal growth. Acceptance and surrender, however, does not mean giving up or becoming a martyr. It means embracing what is, right now, for it is only when … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly Journal, Psyche & The Dreamworld | Tagged acceptance, allowing, ascension, astral travel, awakening, books, dreams, healing, journaling, letting go, lucid dreaming, mind traveling, parallel lives, parallel universe, personal growth, quantum jumping, sociopath, spiritual growth, spiritual transformation | 14 Comments