Flight, Light, and Love: The Story Behind the Dragonfly Spirit Pendant

There’s a quiet power in the story of a dragonfly. It’s simple, yet profound—often shared by hospice workers and end-of-life caregivers to explain what happens after death, especially to children.

The Life of a Dragonfly
Dragonflies begin their life underwater as nymphs, hidden from view. Then, when the time is right, they rise to the surface, break through the water, and fly away—transformed into something light, free, and shimmering. It’s a metaphor not for an end, but a transformation. A new way of being.

Reflecting on the Still Surface
This story resonated deeply with me—not only as a symbol of change, but as a metaphor for how we connect with those we’ve lost.

I often imagine the surface of the water as a reflection of our thoughts and emotions. In times of sorrow, the surface feels turbulent—distorted by waves of grief. But when we breathe, when we remember with love and appreciation, the water calms. It becomes clear. And in that stillness, we begin to sense them again—glimmering just beyond the surface, close in presence and in memory.

For me, the Dragonfly Spirit Pendant is a touchstone—a wearable symbol of this connection. It reminds me: they are never gone. We are always, forever connected.

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