Wings of Change

 I've been thinking lately about changes I'd like to make over this next year -- health-wise (mind, body, and soul) -- before I step into the next decade of life 

Hollyhocks, my favorite flower.

It was rather serendipitous that this morning on my walk, I came across a dragonfly in the middle of the road.  I've always heard that they represent change.

It wasn't moving, so I thought it was dead yet still wanted to relocate it to a green space, but as soon as I picked it up, realized it was still alive.  Maybe it was stunned by the cold and needed to recharge its wings but the middle of the road was definitely not the right place for that.

Dragonflies are reminders that we are light

and we can reflect light in powerful ways if we choose to do so.

(Robyn Nola)

After a little research, it seems that dragonflies also represent transformation and fresh starts.

The dragonfly brings dreams to reality and is the messenger of wisdom and enlightenment from other realms.

(Unknown)

So I'm taking it as a sign that I am on the right track.   The holy month of Ramadan starts most likely on Saturday, which is also the start of a new month, so it's the perfect time to implement changes and re-evaluate and focus on what's important.

I will be breaking my blog streak tomorrow and not posting since I will be participating in a global economic blackout and boycott -- no spending (except for essentials), no social media.  I'm happy to say that I've never used Amazon or Facebook.  I have a love-hate relationship with all things tech related (thankful for blogging though and all that I've learned via Instagram).

Big corporations, tech companies and billionaires are all in cahoots to exploit the masses and the only way to speak to them is through their bottom line. Hit them where it hurts.  As they say, money talks.  We all "vote with our dollars" every day.  I've already been boycotting many corporations because of their ties to the genocide in Palestine and have made changes in what I purchase.  It's also a reminder to get back to the basics, use natural products instead of what they try to sell us as more convenient.  Support local and small businesses.  Shop secondhand.  Mend and repair.

 Sending you best wishes on the wings of  a dragonfly.

See you Saturday.