I chose the nautilus shell as the image/ logo for Island Holistic Counseling because one of my favorite ways to practice self care is to walk the beach with my dog looking for treasures. My dog is a reminder to take breaks in life- to connect with nature, to play, to experience moments of just being- and all the treasures I find and keep- little spiral shells and pieces of sea glass, are physical reminders of the moments I have taken to pause, connect with my body and nature and listen within. The spiraled nautilus is a symbol of the growth process. 

The nautilus- is a symbol of nature's perfection-  the spiral is an example of the Golden Ratio, or Fibonacci sequence of sacred geometry. The Fibonacci sequence is a geometric spiral ratio that resonates across nature- examples include the center of the sunflower, the seeds are arranged in fibonacci spirals- the scales on a pinecone, the rings of a tree, petals of many flowers-  and it extends to humans as well- in our fingerprints and the blue print of life itself- our DNA.  

The fibonacci spiral is a symbol of divine proportion, cosmic harmony and perfect balance- connecting us to the natural world and to the oneness of the universe- from which all living things have come into being. Reminding us of our connection to something greater than ourselves.  

The spiral pattern is a symbol for growth- that growth is not linear but ongoing, each smaller ring creates a foundation for growth to spiral out. The way nature and our own bodies organize itself in patterned growth provides a structure and a meaning for embracing change within ourselves and our relationships. Growth and change is life- if something stops changing it has stopped living, yet the process of growth and change can be deeply uncomfortable- daunting, frustrating, scary, anxiety provoking - challenging. There is something very exciting and freeing in trusting that your very being is designed to grow and unfurl- to change and transition. You can trust in your own nature as it is designed to grow precisely in its own time- your beingness is oriented to wholeness and healing. Just as the body knows how to heal a broken bone- you have wisdom inside you to guide your growth journey. The therapeutic process is a container for that growth to take root- to amplify your inner voice- and feel supported as you grow.