For years I wore this little dragonfly pendant inscribed with:
Gracefulness has been defined to be the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul. Grace must find expression in life. Grace glides on blistered feet. Grace is the refinement of your soul through time.
I love the sentence, "Grace glides on blistered feet." It resonates with my journey in life.
And then I lost it, like many of my things. It might be time to find another one, I just loved it.
I love the ideas behind animal symbols and totems. There is a native tradition that says we are connected with nine different animals that follow us through life acting as our guides, I'm sure dragonflies must be one of mine. Turtles are another...but that's a post for a different day.The other day I was heading into work and a very large and bright blue dragonfly circled me in the parking lot three times. I stood mesmerized by its beauty and stunned by its attention. I've never seen one at work before or pretty much anywhere around here.
From http://www.spiritanimal.info/dragonfly-spirit-animal/
The dragonfly totem carries the wisdom of transformation and adaptability in life. As spirit animal, the dragonfly is connected to the symbolism of change and light. When the dragonfly shows up in your life, it may remind you to bring a bit more lightness and joy into your life. Those who have this animal as totem may be inclined to delve deep into their emotions and shine their true colors.
Coincidence that I'm working on having more joy in my life?
When this spirit animal shows up in your life, it’s an indication that it’s time for change. Just like the dragonfly changes colors as it matures, you may be called to live and experience yourself differently. Stay open to the enfoldment of your personal journey, meanings:
- Change and transformation
- Adaptability
- Joy, lightness of being
- Symbol of the realm of emotions, invitation to dive deeper into your feeling
- Being on the lookout for illusions and deceits, whether are external or personal
- Connection with nature’s spirits, fairies realms
My whole life has been one big change and transformation, it never seems to end. I counted how many times I've moved and I'm over 40 now, I'm 52 years old...that's rather a lot considering I only lived in one house until I was 18, I'm not even counting going off to college. Someone asked me once if I grew up in the military because I have the same non attachment of someone that moves constantly...well I do move constantly, not really by choice, it's just been the way of my life. I keep thinking life will settle down but according to this latest little dance with the dragonfly, I must have more in store. Then this past week three beautiful orange butterflies flitted and danced around my husband and I for about 20 minutes on a hike while we just watched in awe.
An important message carried by the spirit of the butterfly is about the ability to go through important changes with grace and lightness.
The butterfly is a symbol of powerful transformations. By analogy to the development of this animal, the meaning associated with the butterfly emphasizes the ability to move from one state, perspective, lifestyle to another.
An important message carried by the spirit of the butterfly is about the ability to go through important changes with grace and lightness.
The butterfly is a symbol of powerful transformations. By analogy to the development of this animal, the meaning associated with the butterfly emphasizes the ability to move from one state, perspective, lifestyle to another.
When the butterfly comes into your life as spirit guide, you may be going through or expect important changes in your life. More than changes in your environment, the transformation the butterfly totem points to are more internal: They could be related to your own perspective on a subject, aspects of your personality, or personal habits. Personal transformation is emblematic of the butterfly symbolism.
There is a theme going on here...but isn't that exactly what life is, a constant transformation? You know the saying, the only thing constant in life is death and change, change is always the better alternative. I like my little flying friends that walk the path with me...it definitely creates a lightness of being and increased joy.