05/31/2026
🙏🏻 Sunday Wisdom
If you want a lesson in how to live, watch the creatures around you.
Every morning my dogs race to the door. The younger one insists on being first, then immediately patrols the perimeter to ensure everything is exactly as it was yesterday. The older one does a quick inspection before heading back toward the warmth of the house, confident there may be breakfast scraps waiting. Different priorities. Both fully committed to them.
When I open the chicken coop, the hens burst into the day with a fanfare of flapping wings and joy. They scratch, forage, and dust bathe as if it's their last opportunity. Behind them struts the rooster, chest puffed out, absolutely convinced he is responsible for the safety of the entire property. Every flock needs a guardian.
Then there are the bees.
Coffee in hand, I often sit beside the hive and watch the first foragers emerge. One by one they launch into the world with purpose. Their collective hum is hypnotic and calming. Interestingly, beekeepers are often noted for their longevity. Perhaps there is something healing about spending time in the presence of thousands of tiny creatures living in harmony with nature.
Above it all, the crows announce that the humans are awake and moving. The trees sway and whisper in the breeze, celebrating another sunrise.
What strikes me is that none of them are worried about next week. None are replaying yesterday. They are fully immersed in the moment they have been given.
Perhaps this is one of nature's greatest teachings.
Health and vitality are not found only in what we eat or the supplements we take.
They are also found in our ability to be present. To notice. To participate in the life unfolding around us.
The dog guarding his boundary.
The rooster protecting his flock.
The bee following its calling.
The crow sharing its news.
The tree dancing with the wind.
Maybe the vibration we are seeking has been around us all along.
Spend a little time in nature this week.
The teachers are everywhere. 🐝🌿🐓✨
