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Hey there,
If summer had a mascot for “here today, gone tomorrow,” it’d be the mayfly.
They spend up to two years underwater as nymphs—quiet, unseen, just hanging out in the muck. Then, on one warm evening, they rise to the surface, sprout wings, and turn the sky into a snowstorm of bodies. They dance, mate, and die… all in about 24 hours.
That’s it. Two years of prep for one wild day in the sun. And yet, mayflies aren’t tragic—they’re essential. Fish gorge on them, ecosystems pulse with their sudden abundance, and for a brief moment, the air is alive with something bigger than any one bug.
Bug Wisdom
⏳ Life’s short—show up fully when it’s your turn
💃 Sometimes the point is the party
🌊 Quiet seasons are just as necessary as flashy ones
Wellness Tip
Think like a mayfly and honor your windows of energy. Not every day is meant for productivity marathons. Some are for rest, some are for bursting out, dancing hard, and then letting go. Trust the rhythm.
The Bigger Picture
Here’s the secret: mayflies don’t emerge solo. They hatch together, in swarms so massive predators can’t possibly eat them all. It’s survival through synchrony. The lesson? Sometimes the smartest move isn’t grinding it out alone—it’s finding your moment and moving in rhythm with others.
Mayflies remind us that summers, like lives, aren’t measured in length but in intensity. One golden evening can carry you through the year.
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Until next week,
Gabi & Bea