Every year, monarch butterflies embark on a dangerous, 3000 mile journey from Canada to Mexico. Somehow, millions of delicate butterflies successfully complete the dangerous trip in spite of severe weather, pesticides, and habitat loss. The butterflies ride the air currents about 50 to 100 miles a day on the two month trip in order to escape northern winters.
While working virtually with a group of sex trafficked teens in recovery at Wedgewood’s Manasseh Project, through Healing in Arts creative care workshops, we discussed the importance of pushing through obstacles while navigating life’s storms. As we develop stronger emotional immunity, our increased capacity for resilience helps us traverse overwhelming odds—like the monarchs.
