The Hive Rejects the Drunken Bee

Bees are much more than tiny pollinators; they are mirrors of our truest essence. Within their hives, every bee has a role, and every action is aligned with the survival and flourishing of the collective. They teach us that our purpose is not only to exist but to thrive together, harmonizing individual effort with the needs of the whole.

Observing bees, I’ve come to see a reflection of our human journey. Just as bees carefully guard their nectar and ensure the hive remains pure and thriving, we too are called to guard our energy and intentions. Society offers distractions that cloud our clarity—chief among them is drinking, which dulls our perception, fragments our connection to others, and blocks the flow of enlightenment.

I experienced this personally. Until December 2022, drinking was part of my routine, a slow drift away from my authentic self. The moment I chose to stop, I felt a shift. Clarity returned, my connection to Oneness deepened, and my path to understanding the energy around me—including the guidance of the bees—accelerated dramatically.

Find your hive and heal

Bees deal with intoxication in their hive directly: fermented nectar is rejected, and impaired bees are sometimes expelled until they recover. Their uncompromising approach mirrors the lesson for us: if we wish to truly awaken, we must honor our inner clarity, protect our energy, and remain conscious of the substances and habits that cloud our path.

In watching bees, I see a blueprint for living fully. They remind us that we are meant to survive and flourish together, that each of us has a role in sustaining the harmony of life, and that when we align with our authentic selves, we contribute to something far greater than individual gain.

The sacred hive

The path to Oneness is not always easy. It asks for honesty, discipline, and courage. But like the bees, when we commit to clarity and purpose, we find not only our own true essence but also the profound joy of thriving together.