I read a quote that I get reminded of frequently when I see our honey bees zooming around on the property or I see them doing something extraordinary.. “Anyone who thinks they’re too small to make a difference, has never met a honey bee. -Unknown
That quote couldn’t be any more true. I took this photo (far right) one extremely hot summer day. I remembered I had to google what and why they were doing what they were doing because there is no way I would be chasing another bee swarm.
What I found out was that the bees will often beard the hive on hot days to regulate temperature. I mean it seemed like the entire hive was out there just buzzing away. It was quite incredible.
They we’re working together for a common cause. That inspired me. So I started to learn more about bees and their importance to the food system in our world. 75% of our food crop depends on bees to pollinate them in order to produce food, did you know that!? I had no clue…
Everything started to make sense on why Ryan has become so invested in nature’s magicians ( I borrowed that line 😃) but it’s true they are magical and it was at that moment I knew I had to help do my part on this property to build an environment they could thrive in.
This means spending countless hours creating a habitat with native wildflowers all around the property and when the project doesn’t turn out the way it’s intended we don’t complain about it we just do it again. (I should say don’t complain much, still working on the no complaining part 😉)
So if ever given the chance to visit our property and you see the countless unfinished projects going just know each and every one of those projects started with a dream and vision and it may be our second or third go round at it but we haven’t gave up we are just learning as we go.
We often feel like an army of two on this property chasing a crazy dream that most people we come in contact with may not understand but it’s the impact we know we can make and often look to our bees for inspiration.. such a small creature has one of the greatest abilities to impact the world.
Moral of the story.. Build an environment you can thrive in even if it takes multiple tries. Be sure to build that environment with those that understand your purpose. Be a honey bee 🐝
– Jamie
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