Golden Treasures

This morning I took my son, Benjamin, to work and after returning home Cooper and I walked around the front lawn, discovering discarded things the raccoons leave at the bottom of the oak tree. But, a few feet beyond the oak, a golden object laid shimmering in the grass. It turned out to be a small piece from a honeycomb. It fascinated me...to find this masterful piece of bee architecture that would rival the works of all the great builders in history; that would rival the first Masons. In the center of each magnificently engineered hexagonal cell was a consequential symbol that we, in modern times, have come to defined as Peace. I stood there amazed and amused at the ease in which nature communicates with us --- if we choose to pay attention.

Although the comb was drained of all its thick golden liquid, the aromatic vestiges remained with a scent so sweet and musky my tongue tingled with the memory of it's deliciousness nectar.

I felt the rush of appreciate and even excitement wash over me as this tiny piece of nature could bring me so much joy. I thought about all the bees that were once part of this colony and the busy work they did to make their hive. I thought about all the plants and flowers they pollenated, that because of their contribution so much in our world is thriving. I also thought that the bees aren't thinking about their contribution to this world - they're simply following their bliss - their joy - doing what they love to do. They set off each day, their senses taking them to the most delicious smelling discoveries, filling them with an intoxicating sense of well-being. I thought about how they work in harmony with one another and never waver from their intentions. I thought about their tiny bodies and how they defy the rules of aerodynamics and most of all the law of gravity - and yet they fly to their heart's abandon.

My amazing day started with a miracle and message that left me swooning from the sweet call of my own intentions:

Follow My Bliss - Follow My Heart - Follow What Feels Good.