While I was painting in the studio, an insect - I assumed a fly - kept hitting against the window, trying to get back outdoors. I felt a brief moment of compassion, as I imagined its sense of panic. I kept a door open nearby, hopeful for its freedom.
Hours later I learned it was a honeybee, as he landed on my easel, then flew right towards me, and landed on the front of my shirt!
Amazingly, my first reaction was not fear, but rather one of compassion.
He seemed tired, from all the efforting. Together we made our way outside, where he took flight to the skies, presumably back home. A feeling of joy for his freedom came up.
I feel grateful that compassion came first. It so easily could have been otherwise. I am grateful I did not lash out in panic or fear or try to cause harm.
Today I bow to my teacher, the bee.
For showing me that all perceived irritants and potential threats ("bees") can lead to compassionate wise action, and a remembering of interconnectedness everywhere.
Hours later I learned it was a honeybee, as he landed on my easel, then flew right towards me, and landed on the front of my shirt!
Amazingly, my first reaction was not fear, but rather one of compassion.
He seemed tired, from all the efforting. Together we made our way outside, where he took flight to the skies, presumably back home. A feeling of joy for his freedom came up.
I feel grateful that compassion came first. It so easily could have been otherwise. I am grateful I did not lash out in panic or fear or try to cause harm.
Today I bow to my teacher, the bee.
For showing me that all perceived irritants and potential threats ("bees") can lead to compassionate wise action, and a remembering of interconnectedness everywhere.
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- Posted by screechingbird
- Oct 2, 2020
- Comments (7)
Readers Comments
cheeka wrote: thank you for your kindness to the bee!
bikekitty wrote: Thank you for sharing this!
janfour wrote: love this!!
Mish wrote: So beautiful...I think this bee knew you have a kind heart & would help :) â¤ï¸ ðŸ
cyctw wrote: Thank you for your kindness to the bee. We could not survive without them<3.
Andicas wrote: Lovely
mindyjourney wrote: Thank you for BEEing open the the connection ðŸ â¤ï¸. We’ve been providing watering stations for them since it has been so dry.
