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by
Madisyn Taylor
A change of season may bring about a change in the insect
activity in and around your home. Rather than heading for the fly swatter or
bug spray or calling the exterminator, try working with the insect kingdom
rather than fighting it. Making this choice on a conscious level puts you in
touch with nature, allowing you to create harmony within your ecosystem.
Insects "bug" us for shelter, water, or food, but they can also
come into our lives to bring us a message. Though many cultures have decided
what insects represent to them, you may be able to decipher their message
just by thinking about their attributes. For example, bees may be telling you
to communicate psychically with your family or to spread your talents like
pollen. Their buzzing could be warning you about someone who could sting you,
or reminding you to stop and smell the flowers. Once you get their message,
they may leave on their own. But if they don't, you may want to spend a few
days patiently inviting them to leave. In meditation or aloud, explain that
this is your home and that the insect world is outdoors. While you understand
their hunger and thirst, you will provide them with a designated place
outside. Be sure to offer them appropriate food and make a commitment to
replenish the supply regularly. You can even make a ceremony of it: Choose a
time such as sunset every Sunday, or every full moon, then create a line of demarcation
around your home with sage or by sprinkling some herbs before giving your
offering. This serves the dual purpose of keeping your bargain with your
insect neighbors and keeping you in sync with nature's cycles.
As we make the decision to respect nature, whether inside our homes, outside
enjoying a picnic, or while gardening, we acknowledge that we all share the
earth and need each other for our mutual survival. As we work together, we
learn how to live in harmony with all living beings.
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