We live in a butterfly culture. We stay hidden most of our lives, and only pretend to be beautiful when someone is watching.
~ R.M. Broderick
There was a time when I did this. I think there was a time in all our lives when we did it. Stayed hidden, because we thought we were ugly, thought we didn’t belong, thought we were not important enough. But then, the moment we realized someone was watching, we straightened our backs and pretended to be beautiful, pretended to fit in, pretended to belong, even though deep down we didn’t believe it. Then, when we had to crawl back into that hole we believed we belonged in, we felt even worse than we did before. Yes, I used to do this, but over the last ten years I have gained confidence, and I am no longer hiding, no longer pretending. I am confident enough to accept that some people like me, and others might not, and that is okay. Life certainly is a journey of learning…
© Rebel’s Notes
This is so lovely and I adore “butterfly” as a euphemism!
This is a great image and I love the quote. What you have written really struck home with me too so thank you ?
That quote = <3 Marie, what a fabulous post! I think you'll struggle to find anyone who can't connect with those words! And well, as for that image – you are a very sexy woman x
Oh I love this image Marie – very hot and I understand what u mean – it is ok – we can not please all the people and that is fine! zz
I love these words and how you’ve interpreted them in relation to your emotional growth and confidence. I also admire the image you have shared. I love this moment, the feeling that my excitement, my arousal can no longer be concealed or denied. How beautiful your butterfly looks – a fitting representation of you Marie.
Beautiful Marie. Lovely words and such an intimate image.
This is a constant struggle for me at the moment. But I hide away a lot less than I used to so progress is made. I’m glad you’ve found your confidence.
Yes life is certainly a journey . . . and I think we have to approach it as just learning from all the twists and turns and trying to keep it fun and fulfilling !!!
Xxx – K
Interesting thoughts to ponder
Love this quote and what you’ve read into it. And you’re a wonderful fucking butterfly 🙂
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I love that quote, so true! And this is a very wonderful butterfly you are showing us here!
I am completely with you, the words resonate so much. You are a very beautiful butterfly xxx
Those are some strong words to live by, yes absolutely a beautiful butterfly.
Words to live by, and a butterfly to be proud of.
Powerful post. And certainly no need to hide!
Ah, a beautiful butterfly. Lovely words, too ❤