

| A Place Called 'There' Counseling Autumn Austin MA, LPC, BCETS, NCC, CGP, LCAS 1135 Four Lakes Dr. Suite A Matthews, NC 28105 704-651-0668 Specializing in Helping People who have been Hurt. |
| Evening Appointments Available. Most Insurance Companies Accepted. Sliding Scales Available Email Questions or Comments to: aaustin@aplacecalledthere.com |
| The Dragonfly The dragonfly reminds us that life is not always just as it appears, but always filled with light and color. "The Dragonfly can help you to see through your illusions and thus allow your own light to show through… bringing with it the brightness of transformation and the wonder of colorful new vision." In Japan the dragonfly is symbolic of success, victory, happiness, strength and courage. Native Americans believe the Dragonfly represents Illusion. When we've tricked ourselves into believing that the limitations of physical existence prevent us from changing and growing, Dragonfly medicine teaches to pierce our self-centered illusions. This power symbol is especially helpful for those who feel unable to grow spiritually and for those who feel blocked in their creativity. Dragonflies remind that ordinary physical reality isn't all that is available to us. It's rainbow wings remind us that we can live in a world of magic. |