When We Stop Flapping Our Wings

Do you believe in signs? I do.

A couple of weeks ago a friend from Sydney took his own life.

While I was thinking about him a couple of days ago a dragonfly landed on Monte’s foot.

And just hung out -

For ages.

Long enough for me to run inside and get the camera.

I am not sure I have ever witnessed one still like this before.

Dragonflies are  such busy creatures, their wings flap so fast they blur.

This one had stopped to smell the roses.

I was immediately brought  into the present.

I felt a strong sense of something, perhaps a message from my friend who had died, he was very present in my thoughts as this happened.

Perhaps it was a message that in life we need to stop flapping our wings so much and just slow down.

To be mindful, present.

Enjoy moments.

When somebody I know dies I become more grounded in the present, I notice things around me  more.

Perhaps those we love are all around sending us messages all the time.

If only we could stop flapping our wings for long enough to notice.

I am sad that in life, Richard had not been able to stop flapping his wings and just be.

I am sure upon sure that this was a message he was sending to me from wherever he is now.

I hope his family and friends will find a moment of stillness and presence when they can stop struggling with their loss, and notice what is around them right now.

To be open to signs.

To have a comforting experience such as this where they are open and receptive to the possibilities around them at this very moment.