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Dragonfly is a magical totem,
signifying our ability to transform ourselves as we travel our
path of self knowing toward enlightenment. Its iridescence
and shifting colors lift us into dreamtime, where we understand
that "reality" is the illusion. Our visions are channeled
through our unconscious mind, ever connected to The Great Mystery
that is Life. Dragonfly reminds us to celebrate Spirit in all
living beings.
This Nature Goddess is surrounded by lotus flowers,
eternal symbol of the simultaneity of cause and effect, calla
lilies, the most feminine of flowers, and has vines and flowers
growing in her hair. The golden flowers signify the divinity of
her true self, as she emerges from the waters of her unconscious
mind.
It is said that Dragonfly was once Dragon, covered
with beautiful, shimmering scales and wielding great inner strength.
It could change form at will, and light the darkness with the
fire of its breath. Coyote tricked mighty Dragon into changing
form and believing itself to be tiny Dragonfly.
Because of pride, Dragon got caught in its own illusion;
just as we, because of ego, are forever accepting our facade as
our true selves. Too often we believe our failures, our shortcomings,
and our limitations are real. We have forgotten that we too can
change form at will, wield great inner powers, and can light our
darkness with our faith, hope, and determination.
When Dragonfly enters our lives, it is time to dig
deeper, lift the illusion of suffering and believe in our limitless
divinity.
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