Ignorance is bliss

Bees don’t question who they are and what they will do today. They’re bees. And they do what bees do. Protect the queen, build the hive, make honey…They understand their nature instinctively without the weight of the world on them.

Humans have a difficult time accepting what they are. Because, quite frankly, what is it to be human? We have existential questions and don’t live long enough to explore these answers.

The roles of bees are very narrow and defined, while the roles of humans are wide-open, fast, and without boundaries. Like walking towards a sunset, you can just continue, only to find another, paralyzing yourself.

The lack of these boundaries and the fact that we can create them is a gift and a curse. It’s an opportunity every day to define who we are and what we stand for. “Ignorance is bliss” for bees for the role they play. The meaning we find is in the role we play.