Why the Dragonfly?
Dragonflies symbolize change, transformation, adaptability, and self-realization. All are essential to your journey as you start over.
Dragonflies are also important symbols to me personally. When I was young, my family had a lake cabin in Minnesota, and I was lucky to spend most summers there, with lots of unstructured time to swim, fish, wander in the woods, and build campfires. There were always dragonflies. I could often get them to land on my finger, their translucent wings shimmering in the sunlight. It was magical.
When I was going through my own transformation after my divorce, the dragonfly reminded me of those summers in my life when I had the time and freedom to explore the world and grow into myself. I thought of the dragonfly as I adapted to this new chapter in my life — as I found myself again.
Take care,
Lisa