21/10/2026
Founder's Journal | "Sometimes, the smallest things remind us why we started.”
There are moments in this journey of building Papilio when I get so caught up in the work that I forget to stop and reflect on the bigger picture.🦋
Recently, I received a thank-you note from one of the students I supervise. It was one of those moments that made me pause.🌱
I thought about the time, effort, and energy that go into supervision. The hours spent marking, giving feedback, and trying to make sure that I am doing my part in preparing the next generation of social workers. And I thought about how easy it is to become consumed by the demands of something you care deeply about.✨️
I believe that when we are passionate about what we do, we sometimes carry the responsibility of wanting to get it right so seriously that we forget to acknowledge the small moments that make the journey worthwhile.💫
This note was one of those moments for me.
It reminded me that not every meaningful moment in this journey will come with a big announcement or a milestone to celebrate. Sometimes, it is a quiet moment that reminds you why you said yes in the first place.🌿
I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of someone else's journey of becoming. There is something special about knowing that the knowledge and experience we gather throughout our own careers can be shared with others who are finding their feet in the profession.🌈
And perhaps that is one of the things I want to keep reminding myself of as I continue building Papilio and growing in the different roles I carry: to make room for the moments worth celebrating, even in the middle of the busy seasons.🌸
Today, this is one of those moments.
And I am choosing to be grateful for it.🙌