The dragonfly and the butterfly are unique insects among earthly creatures, possessing the anomaly of a complete metamorphosis from a nymph and a caterpillar into whole new creatures. The dragonfly begins its life in deep, murky waters as a nymph where it undergoes a series of molts in preparation for its beauty to come, One [...]
While it appears that Mother Nature gives all animals and insects their unique designs, the stealth design of dragonflies makes them not only exceptional predators, but also an inspiration for the extraordinary capacities of skillful flight and precise vision. The most curious and unusual aspect of all dragonflies remains their remarkable transformation from water loving [...]
The dragonfly, more than ever now, continues to be a potent messenger for us during these accelerated times of change. The top of the pyramid appears to be unravelling and it is about time: for hierarchical systems are rooted in the deception of power and privilege. As we awaken to the realization that our conditioned [...]
I recently moved to Vero Beach, Florida into a wonderful, light filled house nestled in a jungle setting with a five minute walk to the beach. I have landed in a little piece of paradise after weeks of packing, weeding, sorting, hauling, organizing and an endless design with "stuff". All of these dealings with my [...]
Some folks say you cannot love another until you love yourself first. This makes me wonder…why is it we do not love ourselves first? Does loving another first teach us to love ourselves? Can we not find love for ourselves by loving another? Is this why so many marriages end in divorce because we don't [...]
Red dragonflies can be rare to view, and very special when the opportunity comes along. Yet, interestingly, they often appear to people surrounding life episodes of loss and death; perhaps a bit of an oxymoron that these lovely winged creatures are present at such times. But the meaning of red dragonfly includes both good and [...]
What does it mean to be a human being? Perhaps some people ask this question, and perhaps others do not. At some point, in some way, everyone, I think, asks this question. The answers will vary immensely from person to person. But what if there was just one answer, one truth, with which to understand [...]
There is an Intuit legend that tells the story of a Skeleton Woman. It is beautifully told by Clarissa Pinkola Estes in her book, Women Who Run With The Wolves. The story goes like this: A woman had been thrown into the sea by her angry, disapproving father, and in time became a skeleton [...]
