I know that my winged friend has been under attack these past few years. Science isn't exactly sure what or why the bumblebee is having such problems but for whatever reason, they have been fading off.
I really believe that the bumblebee can teach us alot about ourselves. To me the delicate intricacies of this creature reminds me of the intricacies of our immune systems. Science isn't 100% sure if this decline is due to environmental factors, disease impact, or perhaps even a change in the very DNA of this creature.
It all sounds so familiar to me personally. I have read very similar stories about what may trigger autoimmune illnesses: environmental factors, an illness that sets the autoimmune system to permanently continue to fire off inflammatory warriors, or perhaps it is already built into the DNA of our existence.
And so I watch with amazement, awe and a alot of pride the journey of my comrade. Yes, we have much more in common then I would have ever thought. We are both fighting for our lives!
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6 comments:
Isn't it true Deb. So sad for both of us.
Cathy...well all I know is the bee MUST survive and I would like to think we have just as much importance... (if us means you). We are just pollinated through the written word whereas the bee keeps our food supplies alive. OK, we feed the soul!
Deb,
Questions, possibilities, theories regarding the bee population dips AND autoimmune illnesses. Great connection. Honey bees are such incredible insects, it is a shame.
Sunshine
Sunshine....and such an integral part of our world as we know it. I also thought that just as we have invisible illnesses, so might this creature. No one really knew they were having such a problem until they just vanished.
Happy Spring, my friend! We all just keep buzzing along the best we can!
Happiness is good health and a happy memory.
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