The gift of a visit from a dragonfly

Monday morning cup of thoughts

Photo courtesy of Karen Davis

In

Karen Davis

’s post “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” below her gorgeous photo she writes, “Do you think, sometimes, that damselflies just sit in a beautiful spot simply to enjoy it?“

Last week, on my way home from running an errand, I had a delightful encounter with my neighbors Janet and Laurin. They were at the tail end of their morning walk when I pulled up next to them and rolled down the passenger window. As we chatted, a tiny dragonfly flew in the window and landed on my arm. The three of us shared a moment of pure joy, giggling in delight at the unexpected visitor. We even commented on the fact that dragonflies are considered to represent good luck. My little buddy, as I quickly named him, rested on my arm until I drove home a few minutes later. It might sound silly, but I felt honored that this tiny creature trusted me enough to sit a spell with me.

I thought about that dragonfly several times over the weekend, and this morning, I was fortunate to read

David W. Berner

’s post “Visited by a Dragonfly,” which is absolutely delightful, attached below. 

I've been suffering from sciatica for the last few days and have been on the verge of tears ever since Amy left and the Crosier fire began. I've needed a positive message. This quote by Albert Einstein has made its way to me three times in two weeks.

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. - Albert Einstein

Some would say a friendly dragonfly, a coincidental essay and an ancient quote don't measure up to a miracle. I must reside in Albert’s second camp, as I see miracles all around me.

Visited by a Dragonfly

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