A new perspective

So here I sit, in my backyard, my oasis. As I look around I am almost euphoric at the sights, sounds and smells. Beautiful flowers, clean sparkling pool, abundant green herbs, the sounds of water flowing in the fountain, birds chirping, wind chimes chiming, the smell of fresh cut grass, rosemary, basil, lavender....it is all so wonderful.

I appreciate my back yard more this year than any other. I am amazed at the growth of my cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and all my herbs. My hanging baskets bring me so much joy with their endless colourful blooms. The grass seems greener and thicker, the air clearer and cooler.

I am not sure if it because I know I am going to spend a lot of time here in the next several months, or if this disease has put a new perspective on things.

Let me go off an another tangent for a moment. I love dragonflies. I think I always marvelled at how beautiful they were. The other day I saw two huge dragonflies mating in my backyard. The next day I saw another dragonfly, a smaller one. I have lived here for 8 years and have never seen a dragonfly in my yard...and I see 3 in 2 days. I have to see of this is an omen or symbol of something. (Al makes a "you're crazy" signal at me.)

So this is what I found:

Maturity and a Depth of character

The dragonfly, in almost every part of the world symbolizes change and change in the perspective of self realization; and the kind of change that has its source in mental and emotional maturity and the understanding of the deeper meaning of life. 

The traditional association of Dragonflies with water also gives rise to this meaning to this amazing insect. The Dragonfly’s scurrying flight across water represents an act of going beyond what’s on the surface and looking into the deeper implications and aspects of life.

So...what does this mean? I think it is absolutely appropriate that the dragonflies came to me at this time. I have been through a monumental change with respect to emotional maturity. I have a deeper understanding and appreciation of the world around me. I am content with my life and find joy in the little things - like the sound of wind chimes or seeing a fat bumblebee buzzing around my flowers. 

Regardless of the significance, of any of the dragonflies, I am happy and content and at peace with my life. All is good in my world.