SUZANNE LUBKOWSKI: This past summer brought a new creature into my life which has blessed me with deeper insight.

In the early part of the season my kids called me out to our garden to see this amazing large dragonfly. It was so beautiful, so I began to explore the symbology of this creature (as I usually do when something comes into my life unexpectedly) and later I found out that with blue eyes, it seemed to be quite rare. It was definitely a gift with meaning.

I seemed to be experiencing dragonflies during the summer months more often than usual and I began a different relationship with them. I had always been a little afraid of them because they moved so quickly but my fear began to dissipate when they were around me.

A few weeks later, I had another close encounter with a dragonfly. I walked out onto my deck and one was lying on the windowsill to my bedroom. When I walked next to it and it didn't move so I thought it was dead and bit of sadness came over me. When I walked back out a few moments later it was buzzing all around the deck. That felt good and I received a message inwardly as I watched it.

During this time, my son was on vacation at the beach. When he returned he was really eager to give me the present he had found for me. Guess what! It was a beautiful metal dragonfly. He said when he saw it he knew he had to get it for me. Later that week I also received a dragonfly wind sock. Dragonflies were really showing themselves to me. So a deeper understanding was in order. So Again, I went to the internet to explore some more.

So let's explore dragonfly symbology. In almost every part of the world the dragonfly symbolizes change and self-realization into a deeper understanding of the meaning of life. It calls us to look beyond the surface and look at the deeper implications and aspects of life. The dragonfly has a very short life span and usually flies for only a few months, but in that short time its agility and flight shows power and poise. It can move at an amazing 45 miles an hour, can hover like a helicopter and fly backwards like a hummingbird, flapping its wings at only 30 times per minute. You can learn more about the dragonfly and its symbology at DragonflySite.com .

Here are a few teachings. When dragonfly shows up in your life it brings with it the gift of living in the moment, even when change is on its way. It is teaching us to look deeper at who and all we can be as powerful creative spirits. They reflect light and joy. The dragonfly symbolizes going past self-created illusions that limit our growing and changing. Dragonflies are a symbol of the sense of self that comes with maturity.

What is it teaching us?

I truly believe that nature awakens us to a deeper sense of self and awareness. Look for the symbols that are showing up in your life. What other insects and animals are coming to you? When they do, explore a deeper meaning. Meditate and contemplate on what teaching and lessons are yours to know. Allow them to be a blessing. Listen for the messages and the symbology as they are sharing their deep secrets and joys with you. Enjoy the journey!

Nov 12, 2010 - 11:08 AM

Delores Wiltse -

This past summer, I too had this type of experience ~ mine was with robins. We usually have robins around, but there was many more than usual this spring and summer. Robins symbolizing spread of new growth and a need to sing your own song forth if you wish new growth.