Transformation (AKA Metamorphosis)

Transformation always sounds like this gloriously instantaneous, magnificent thing that makes us what we want to be without the undesirable filth we wish to remove. Unfortunately, it is not. No matter what we do, how we do it, or how many times we undergo the process, it is a long one. It doesn't have to be painful but it will always take time. I am intent to give it the time it deserves this time to let the person I want to be and the healthy habits I want to embrace take deeper root so I don't have to go through this process again. I also want to remove the undesirables more thoroughly this time so their seeds do not as easily overwhelm the strength and beauty that I am intending to cultivate. I don't know how long it will take us but with God as my guide and Richard as my strength I strongly believe that I can do this.

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