“Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.”

What a shame it would be if a caterpillar decided to remain in its cocoon. Fortunately, nature runs its course and a metamorphosis occurs. The caterpillar eventually emerges as a butterfly–having no choice in the matter.

We too are faced with the prospect of major change. But we typically do have a choice. However, that choice is often akin to remaining in a cocoon.

As we read in this quote by Mandy Hale, growth and change can be painful. But without growth and change, we’re more likely to be stuck where we don’t belong–in our cocoon. Perhaps, never allowing ourselves to experience our own metamorphosis.