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The Cocooning Process – Getting Quiet To Hear Your Inner Voice
ByWhenever I feel I’m going through a time of change, I know it’s really a transformation… and I always go back into my “cocoon” to become stronger and find the opportunities in whatever may be happening! Many people ask me what “Cocooning” means so here’s a video I did for the soon to be published multi media book “How Did You Do That”
“Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.” ~ Anonymous
19 Comments
May 17th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Although this video is part of the multimedia book, I had to share it here!
Hope you like it and decide to take time for YOU today! *love n hugs* Maritza
May 17th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Wow.
Awesome video! It was very appropriate this morning since I have a lot to get done and feel overwhelmed.
It reminded me I need to just sit back in my cocoon and get clear on what I am about to become and get rid of all the clutter.
My BP has been extremely high this week and it was also suggested that I start a meditation practice.
Extremely timely. Thanks so much Maritza! You rock!
–Joey
May 17th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Maritza,
Thank you for sharing this video – I’ve heard you mention your cocoon in calls and newsletters and I really like seeing the steps you talk about in the video. I have 3 kids so sometimes it can be a little crazy – but I believe as you’ve said that having time for me is important and will make me a better mom and businesswoman! So I’m making a decision right now to declutter and make a little space to think.
thank you, Caroline
May 17th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Maritza,
Thank you. I recently lost 58 lbs and this video was really helpfu.
Mark
May 17th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Maritza…
I can’t site the exact study, but I can tell the story:
I used to raise Monarch butterflies as a kid in Miami. Watching a butterfly leave it’s cocoon is an awesome experience. It involves struggle, but what comes out is a beautiful creature that can fly!
Well, somehow scientists figured out how to get butterflies out of their cocoon with out the struggle. Seemed like a good idea at the time, I guess.
What the researchers discovered though was the butterflies that did not go through the struggle of leaving their cocoons were less vibrant in color, less mobile in their flight, and did not live as long.
Whereas the butterflies that went thru the gift of the struggle were more vibrant, flew better, and lived longer.
Long live the cocoon…
Jeff Herring
http://www.JeffHerring.com
May 17th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Thanks so much for sharing this video.
First thing I will do is listen again and write down the steps. I have far too much stimulation going on daily. Not doing enough to take care of myself and getting in touch with my feelings.
One thought I have is to cocoon at least one day per week as I continue with my journey toward being true to myself.
I wonder what would happen if everyone in the world would take 30 minutes cocoon at the same time. Not only would the world experience quiet just think about the peace that could happen.
Linda Hampton
http://www.keytostressfreeliving.com
May 17th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Maritza,
You definitely are a beautiful, inspiring and motivating butterfly! Love the video. It is so important as a mom, a business owner and just as a person to take time to re-energize and re-organize yourself. I have done some of these steps but none of them all together as a process.
Thanks for taking the time to put this together. I have to say, you really are incredible with the tech stuff you are doing! Very impressive!
Making my decision to do this now!
@Tina_Williams
May 17th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Well done again Maritza,
Being able to write down your experiences in a meaningful way and make them look easy and fun is a wonderful talent you are developing!
I think it’s paramount to give yourself time to think and explore what’s true and valuable in your life. Having appreciation or gratitude as part of your daily awareness is an awesome tip. I currently do not write them down which might be my next step, but do connect with the loving heart and the humbleness to enjoy the smallest of things, like taking my next breath.
Some of the benefits in giving yourself quiet and loving time will be to identify and discern which direction/path to pursue in life as we journey home to the heart of God. It will also create clarity, enthusiasm that will energize your body and mind with pure spirit.
Thank you for sharing your loving and caring self,
Rene Porcile
Msia Minister and Herbalife PresTeam
http://bit.ly/s8bsP
May 17th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Lovely video, Maritza.
I think those who pray or meditate as a daily practice are more practised when it comes to cocooning but if atheists don’t follow this practice their emotional systems can soon become overloaded and people become completely distanced from themselves.
Your first point about giving yourself the time (that was the first point, wasn’t it? Oops – I’ll have to watch it again now) was very important and when I first started this kind of practice I had to force myself to be more ‘selfish’ with the understanding it would help me to offer others more as a result (which it has).
I remember watching those Beauty adverts on TV where a lady says ‘Because you’re worth it’ and I would think back ‘you’re so right I am’.
I’ve found journalling and writing also very helpful but with the negative material for a while I had to focus on it with a view to getting rid of it (not festering on it but deliberately targeting it for elimination). I treated the negative stuff objectively and let it float by, gradually replacing negative thoughts with positive alternatives.
Ooh, your video’s made me feel all cosy and warm.
May 17th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Thank you all so much for these beautiful and thoughtful comments! I actually hadn’t realized but I’ve been in a bit of a “cocoon” mode for the last 4 months… I went to the Teleseminar Secrets Reunion in San Francisco and when I returned my cable wasn’t working. Every once in a while, I go and turn on my tv and remember that I have to call the cable company to get it turned on again, but then something happens and I don’t…
…and there are some HUGE changes happening in my life. Beautiful things that I never would have seen happen (and I will be sharing very soon in a vide series)
The transformation I’m undergoing right now makes me believe that ANYTHING is possible as long as you do 3 things:
1. Listen to your Inner Voice to be Crystal Clear on what you want.
2. Focusing on what you want works.
3. Taking persistent (though sometimes a little *scary*) action towards those dreams makes miracles happen in your life.
I can’t wait to share the miracles that are happening in my life and hopefully, help inspire as many people as possible to…
Believe in the Power of YOU!
Love, Maritza
May 17th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Dear Maritza CHRIST (As everyone is, in actuality)
Your cocooning video succinctly presents an ancient spiritual
method of truely living a highly productive, happy spiritual life.
These same conclusions can be reached after years of study of many metaphysical authors including Joel Goldsmith, Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, Emmet Fox, Deepak Choppra, and Eric Butterworth. There are probably dozens more that belong on this list. I am presently studying “A Course in Miracles” and the Abraham-Hicks material which would both certainly agree with your video.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU !!!!!
May 17th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Maritza,
I want to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed being “cocooned” in mud with you
It was an amazing experience to share with you and it also allowed for some amazing “alone time” for inner reflection and meditation. (Lorna)
We also found it amazing to watch another transformation happening before our eyes
It is a part of our lives and our memories that we will treasure always.
Possibilities are endless… discovering our own possibilities and living into them are what make our lives complete. Cocooning and self reflection are a wonderful way to get in touch with our path.
Thank you so much Maritza for the wonderful video and for you being you. We are truly blessed to call you our friend.
–Pat & Lorna
http://PatAndLorna.com http://TheCoolestCouple.com
May 18th, 2009 at 12:40 am
Maritza,
Your video about cocooning was very timely for me, I really enjoyed the way under which you discussed your own journey and the transformation. I don’t yet entirely understand for me what the process will be that works but you have been a great source of encouragement and Inspiration and I just had to say thanks!
God Bless and take care,
Eugene
May 18th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Hello Maritza,
It is wonderful to see you on this video. Thank you for sharing it. I know that this works… I actually received some information from my mother who is the Light about the process of the caterpillar! So… I can really understand what you are talking about in this video!
I wish we connect again to continue with the work we started two years ago. I feel like limping through life with this unfinished process. So much has happened to me!!!
I will be in San Antonio until the middle of June before I go back to Costa Rica.
Much love and many blessings,
Ligia
May 19th, 2009 at 12:26 am
Hi Maritza,
This is a great video! I love hearing the information you deliver and you are also very beautiful. Do you by chance have this info in pdf format
Have an awesome week!
Albert
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Thanks Maritza:
I needed this refresher. I will do better with my quite time, which can be challanging with active teens.
Enjoy the weekend,
Denise
June 4th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
da best. Keep it going! Thank you
August 26th, 2009 at 10:16 am
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December 12th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Great post Maritza! This is a nice reminder during the busy Christmas holidays. Even short amounts of time alone can recharge me, and now more than ever I need that time!
Happy Holidays to you, Jeff and all your loved ones!