Ants and Bees, a Metaphor

[View Online]( [DailyOM]( INSPIRATION [Ants and Bees, a Metaphor]( We can learn a lot from watching ants and bees, living in community and working for the greater good. When we see ants and bees out in the world, we often see just one, but this belies the reality of their situation. More than any other species, ants and bees function as parts of a whole. They cannot and do not survive as individuals; they survive as members of a group, and the group’s survival is the implicit goal of each individual’s life. There is no concept of life outside the group, so even to use the word individual is somewhat misleading. Often, humans, on the other hand, strongly value individuality and often negatively associate ants and bees with a lack of independence. And yet, if we look closer at these amazing creatures, we can learn valuable lessons about how much we can achieve when we band together with others to work for a higher purpose. Most ants and bees have highly specified roles within their communities, some of which are biologically dictated, and they work within the confines of their roles without complaint, never wishing to be something other than what they are. In this way, they symbolize self-knowledge and humility. They also display selfless service as they work for the common good. In many ways, they are like the individual cells of one body, living and dying as necessary to preserve the integrity of the whole body, not to protect themselves as individuals. In this way, ants personify the ability to see beyond one’s small self to one’s place within the greater whole, and the ability to serve this whole selflessly. Ants and bees can inspire us to fully own what we have to offer and to put it to use in the pursuit of a goal that will benefit all of humanity, whether it be raising consciousness about the environment, feeding the hungry, or raising a happy child. Each one of us has certain talents we were born with, as well as skills we have acquired. When we apply these gifts, knowing that we are one part of a greater organism working to better the whole world, we honor and implement the wisdom of ants and bees. [ ] DailyOM Course Spotlight [Communication Secrets for a Happy Relationship]( By Arielle Ford Learn how to cultivate love, minimize conflict, and create a deeper, more fulfilling relationship. In this course, Arielle Ford shares the tools and skills to see yourself and your partner in an entirely new light. With uplifting videos and proven relationship solutions, you’ll discover how to strengthen the bond that brought you together in the first place and ultimately take your relationship to a whole new level. [Learn More]( [ ] New Courses - [Self-Healing Rituals to Overcome Past Programming]( - [Gentle Exercises to Eliminate Neck Hump]( - [Breaking Free From Limiting Beliefs]( - [The Art of Yoga Nidra: Unlock Your Sensuality]( [ ] Top 10 DailyOM Courses - [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( - [4 Minutes for Back Pain]( - [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( - [The Art of Yoga Nidra: Unlock Your Sensuality]( - [Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor]( - [Fascia Flows to Free Your Body]( - [Transforming Anger in Relationships]( - [Tell Your Story, Heal Your Life]( - [How to Quiet the Mind]( - [Hold Your Own During Control Dramas]( [DailyOM]( [ ] [facebook]( [instagram]( [pinterest]( [twitter]( You are receiving this email because you are signed up to receive emails from DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2023 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](