THE LOVE OF HONEY

‘Bees sting him who loves honey’

Bees are flying insects closely related to wasps and ants, and are known for their producing honey. There are nearly 20,000 known species of bees in seven to nine recognized families, though many are not described and the actual number is probably higher. They are found on every continent except Antarctica, in every habitat on the planet that contains insect-pollinated flowering plants.

Although a bee sting can be deadly to those with allergies, virtually all bee species are non-aggressive if undisturbed and many cannot sting at all. Humans are often a greater danger to bees, as bees can be affected or even harmed by encounters with toxic chemicals in the environment. So, it is essential to note here that bees don’t usually sting human except those who are so much in love with honey (the sweet product of a bee).

Like the bees, there are many things that are usually set by nature to sting us if we are so much engrossed in any task. Whatsoever we enjoy doing in life always has its bitter side. So, when we choose to devote our heart, time and energy on anything that we enjoy doing, we are expected to consider how we would tolerate the hardship and pains that may naturally come along with what we have chosen to do.

No doubt, honey is sweet. It has a long history of human consumption, and is used in various foods and beverages as a sweetener and flavoring. It also has a role in religion and symbolism. There are many people today who love honey but are not ready to be stung by the bees.

The insult or criticism you get from your clients as a result of what you enjoy doing at work may be considered as a sting of the bee in your profession, the pains and challenges you encounter in your marriage or relationship may be compared with the sting of a bee, the challenges you face while studying in school before graduating to another level may also be considered as a sting of the bee in your academics. There is no field you choose to passionately explore today that does not have its challenging forces which could be compared to the sting of the bees.

If you choose to abstain from honey because you can’t endure the sting of the bees, your strength is little. It is only the cowardly men who run away from their challenges in life, the brave ones face them. If you quit a job, relationship, contract or any task today because you feel you are not ready to face the painful challenges it attracts, do you know what you would encounter in your next choice of action?

If you want to be happy and fulfilled in life, always endeavor to do the things you enjoy doing and be prepared to endure the challenges that come on your way to fulfillment.

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