“Grow through what you go through” Life is all about growing and transforming to become a better, stronger, more resilient version of yourself. Similar to the molting process of a lobster, who shed their exoskeleton to allow for new growth, we too must embrace the vulnerability that comes with evolving and maturing. It’s not necessarily letting go of the physical and emotional “armor” that you’ve spent your entire life customizing. You’re not trying to become a new person entirely, but simply shedding the unnecessary baggage and trauma that we think we need to hold on to. It’s time to cast off those ill-suited, tight-fitting thoughts and behaviors that got stuck there through past experiences. Lobsters are also scavengers, scouring the depths of the ocean for tasty treasures. Sometimes I feel like a scavenger, searching forest floors for seed pods, or combing beaches for shells. I feel like there is so much beauty to be found in the “undesirable” parts of nature. The things people tend to look past because it’s not bright and beautiful. So be like a lobster, prowl through your emotions, and search for those buried dreams and ambitions. Come out of your shell, allow yourself to be your strong, extravagant self. 🦞🖤💫 I found all the shells while walking a beautiful beach on Maui during the lobsters molting season. Mask base made from recycled paper shopping bags. No lobsters were harmed in the making of this mask, lol. Fun fact, I don’t even eat lobster, I think it tastes weird 😅🤪