Who knew those busy bees know the value of restful rest? In human organizations, we can seem to find the balance of work/rest or even at acknowledging the power of rest towards overall productivity. People persist in practicing prideful productivity nearly 24/7, expecting peak performance to prevail. Maybe those fuzzy buzzies are on to something, I think their performance and pivotal place in our ecosystem suggest they know a thing or two about being!
Nature runs on cycles- ebbs and flows, pushes and pulls, and highs and lows; bees are a brilliant example of that. The work season is full of action and diligent effort to generate food for the hive. A mere side effect of their work is pollination. Much of the global food crop depends on bee-assisted pollination. Our lives depend on bees being busy in the summer.
Bees show us the positive impact of rest on the productivity bees have in the summer. There is a season for work and a season for rest.
When you’re being busy- bee your busiest.
When you’re being restful- bee your rest-iest.
Each season and the transitions between are important and valid parts of the cycle.
Resources & Additional Information:
- Learning About Balance from the Bees– read this.
- 5 Ways Honeybees Are a Crucial Part of Our Environment
- Bees, fundamental for the balance of ecosystems
How do you find balance in your life?
Get an I’ll be me, you be you tee or sweater
Bee-lieve in yourself in a cozy new hoodie
Brilliantly Bee 