Bee-longing

When I took this picture, I first realized the bright pink petals, but then I noticed the bee in the flower’s center, like it was at home. There’s something comforting about this picture and the way the flower offers food and shelter, the bee taking what it needs, and in return, helping the flower bloom again for the future. It’s a quiet reminder that community is not just human.I see this image as a lesson in citizenship. The bee is more than just a visitor in the garden; it’s a full member of the garden’s society. Its work keeps the garden alive, just as our actions shape the health of our…