Why the Dragonfly Story About Heaven Still Moves Us

I've always found that the dragonfly story about heaven is one of those rare tales that manages to explain the unexplainable without sounding too preachy or complicated. It's a simple metaphor, usually shared when someone is grieving, but its impact goes way beyond a typical bedtime story. If you've ever sat by a pond and watched those shimmering wings zip across the water, you know there's something almost otherworldly about them. That's probably why this specific fable has become a go-to for anyone trying to make sense of loss. ...

April 27, 2026 · 6 min · Branoff Katalay