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to recognize males of their own species.

On. Off. On. Off. Their enchanting courtship dance mesmerized us and all who were fortunate enough to witness the show in the dimness of an early summer evening. Each gentle glow of the insects’ lanterns created a connection between the tiny creatures, the humans gathered in that space, and a boundless universe.

Staring at the blue ghosts and synchronous fireflies, time stood still, and reality seemed more like a dream. They reminded us of the beauty that lies beyond our grasp — the untamed wonders that still exist in this world. We reveled in the unspoken poetry of Mother Nature, and in the presence of the multitude of lightning bugs, we were transported to a realm where magic thrives, and suddenly, our souls danced with the stars.