ABLE LIKE THE ANT

I enjoy watching colonies of ants.

I take great joy in observing their willingness

to work together for the good of all. 

They busy themselves with whatever task is at hand,

be it searching for a food source,

or carrying food,

digging tunnels

and caring for the young;

even defending their home and food sources if need be.

Though I am sure there is an order to some degree amongst them, in general, they do not seem to be selective in the tasks they choose, but rather busy themselves with whatever task is at hand, whatever the need may be.

They are amazing little teachers with powerful medicine and strength. We, as people, can learn a lot from the ants. They are beautiful examples of cooperation and working together. They teach us about the importance of community, and caring for one another. They encourage us to pursue diligence and patience.

Ants are wonderful little architects who by example, invite us to learn the sacred art of building, be it building strong and loyal relationships or beginning the construction necessary to make our dreams a reality. I think and wonder to myself, what a difference this world would be, if more of us followed the ant's example.