Love — that’s the surprising connection between bees and wedding preparations. Let me explain.
I am getting married in about a month — on August 22nd, which my friend, a numerologist, assures me is an excellent day for marriage! Initially, the planning felt a bit stressful. After all, I divorced 20 years ago and had been married 29 years ago before that — I had forgotten just how many moving pieces are involved in a wedding.
Choosing Joy Over Stress
Then I had a realization: why let this beautiful process stress me out? Wedding planning is a joyful time in our lives together. By getting some help and toning down my workload, I allowed myself to be present, focus on decisions together with my fiancé, enjoy long walks, and cherish meaningful moments.
After all, weddings are about love, not stress. My fiancé and I are deeply in love, and I want to honor this period before the wedding. And yes, it gave me a sweet excuse to try countless cupcakes and cakes while picking the perfect wedding cake!
Beekeeping: A Lesson in Love
Then there are the bees. I picked them up in mid-June and installed them in their new homes with guidance from my amazing bee mentor. Before that, I painted the hives myself and stenciled them with honeycomb and bee designs — rainbow-colored, of course, with a tiny heart in the center of each bee.
Taking care of my bees is part of my sacred work. I give them Reiki during inspections, send them love, and talk to them. Somehow, they embody pure love in every interaction.
Learning Through Experience
The first day of installing them, I used my new bee smoker to calm the bees. During the process, I accidentally burned my thumb on the metal — a perfect trial-and-error lesson! But then I noticed something amazing: the blister was in the shape of a heart, reinforcing the message that bees are all about love.
Flowing in Love
Between wedding preparations and caring for my bee babies, I feel surrounded by love. My invitation to you this summer: let love flow in your life, cherish small moments, and celebrate joy, presence, and mindfulness in everyday experiences.