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Bees, Butterflies, Kindness, Leadership

Gratitude

We are about to enter into one of my favorite times of the year –the holiday season which encompasses Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas.  I realize that life is far from perfect and there are so many humans and animals that are suffering.  With that said, may we try to treat one another with kindness.  May we have gratitude for all of our blessings, and may we protect this world with all of its beauty.

Here is a photo of a monarch butterfly and a honeybee which unexpectedly came before me while I was walking in a nature preserve.  I was and am in such admiration of their magnificence and strength.  Most butterflies only live 2-6 weeks, and the ones which migrate from Mexico to North America can live from August or September to April.  Bees live 5- 7 weeks and are incredibly valuable to the planet.  One out of every three bites you put in your mouth was pollinated by honeybees. 

Remember, life is short and precious.  Live it mindfully and share your love with others.

Butterflies, Kindness

Hope for Our World

Monarch Butterfly

I just read an interesting article written by Margaret Renki, an author who recently wrote a book entitled, “Graceland, at Last: Notes on Hope and Heartache from the American South”.   In the article she spoke about Eastern monarch butterflies, those beautiful creatures who manage to fly nearly 3,000 of miles from the United States to Mexico but whose population is down by 88%.  She was trying to save some caterpillars (who would become butterflies) she brought home from a garden center and I admit, part of me was looking for some inspiration in her words.  While I did not find a flowery quote, I found some solace knowing that someone else out there besides me is also trying to help the natural world.  Thank you, Margaret Renki.