Hey there,
You ever feel like you’re supposed to be doing more in the summer?
More beach days. More barbecues. More side hustles. More “main character energy.” Meanwhile, all you really want is a shady spot, a cold drink, and not be bothered.
Enter: the dragonfly.
Graceful. Precise. Basically the ballerina-sniper of the insect world. But before she’s zipping around looking like a stained-glass jet, she spends up to five years underwater as a nymph.
Five. Whole. Years.
In the mud. Just… waiting.
She molts up to 17 times before she earns her wings.
And once she’s ready? She doesn’t crawl. She climbs. Out of the water. Into the air. Full glow-up.
Dragonflies don’t rush transformation. They don’t launch before they’re ready.
And when they finally do? They own it.
Bug Wisdom
Trust the ugly phases—beauty doesn’t skip steps
Master one element before you try to fly
When it’s time to move, move with grace and precision
Make Your Yard Dragonfly-Friendly
Dragonflies love water—but not just any water. A shallow pond, birdbath, or even a wide bowl with stones gives them a spot to breed and perch (bonus: they eat mosquitoes like it’s their job… because it is). Add some tall plants or reeds and you’ve got a summer spa they won’t want to leave.
Dragonflies remind us: your timeline is your own.
Let the world rush. You? You’re just getting started.
P.S. Dragonflies have near 360° vision. If you’re ready to expand your own perspective—and sharpen your focus—here’s one way to do it:
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Until next week, hover lightly,
Gabi & Bea