Wellbeing notes: The meaning of dragonflies

01/08/2023 at 9:31 am | Posted in Uncategorized, Wellbeing notes | 4 Comments
Tags: dragonflies, garden musings, mindfulness, nature inspiration, nature meditation, Nature's oracle, world in my garden

One of the nicest things about my garden in the summer is the presence of dragonflies. These iridescent, winged creatures waft and whirr around in fast motion, and they always leave me feeling uplifted.

I read recently that dragonfly numbers are increasing in the UK, refugees from hotter landmasses where freshwater habitats are unfortunately drying out.

Despite (or because of) their delicate build, these fairy-like creatures are proven survivors. Dragonflies have been around for an extraordinary 300 million years; their gigantic ancestors were among the first of the flying insects. Today, they’re found in every culture of the world and have an unrivalled place in folklore.

When you see, or dream of, a dragonfly, it is often said to be a sign of change and self-transformation. The dragonfly’s own journey embodies that truth: it may begin life as a dull, water-bound creature – but it becomes a miniature master of the air.

This remarkable transformation is a reminder that change is our own natural state. We are always moving into an airy and unknown future – an ultimately comforting truth during difficult times. The dragonfly’s message is optimistic: when the time is right, you will soar.

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How interesting Suzanne 🙂 I love dragonflies and have definitely noticed more of them especially when open water swimming this year. I had no idea of their meaning in folklore – thank you for sharing this

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Comment by sw— 01/08/2023 #

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- Glad you liked the post, sw. Dragonflies are such astonishing creatures, when you start looking more intently!
  
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  Comment by Suzanne Askham— 01/08/2023 #
  
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Hi Suzanne….This was a lovely read. Thank you for sharing. Dragonflies have always fascinated me….I love how they hover, before darting this way or that. Maybe we should be ready to soar, but we could also hover before we decide to move…and thereby, choose wisely…interesting thought….Angel hugs, Barbara from Oz xoxoxo

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Comment by spirited13— 02/08/2023 #

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- Hi Barbara, I love that extra insight of yours, about the importance of hovering.. Dragonflies may appear fast, but how can you know where you’re going unless you pause for a short while. Sending you dragonfly hugs x x x
  
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  Comment by Suzanne Askham— 02/08/2023 #
  
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