I Saw a Dragonfly

I saw a dragonfly today, and it made me smile. Every time I see one, I remember the time a dragonfly chased me around a big parking lot at the mall. It was silly and strange, and it stuck with me.

Curious, I looked up the meaning of dragonflies. They’re symbols of change, transformation, and personal growth. That made me pause and reflect on my own journey.

How have I changed? Have I grown? What have I learned?

On the surface, I can say yes — I’ve changed. I’m not in the same headspace I was last year. I’m doing my best to take better care of myself, and I’ve lost a few pounds. But growth isn’t just physical or even emotional — it’s deeper than that.

So, I got cozy in my chair and meditated for a while. I asked myself honestly: Have I truly grown?

And the answer was yes.

One of the first things I realized is that I no longer feel the need to share everything I experience. When I go through a spiritual shift or have an intuitive moment, I don’t automatically feel the urge to post about it or talk about it.

Now, I share only when I feel it might help someone else — not because I need to be seen or understood. That’s a big change for me.

Another thing I’ve learned is the importance of giving others space to come to terms with their own experiences. I don’t need to fix things for them. It’s not my job to carry their lessons or ease their discomfort. Their path is theirs.

What is mine to do is hold space — to listen, to support, and when asked, to guide someone gently toward their own answers.

Sometimes that’s as simple as asking: What makes you happy?

Seeing that dragonfly today was a quiet but powerful reminder:

Even when it feels like I’m standing still, I am moving forward.

I am transforming — in ways I can feel, and in ways I can’t yet see.