Bees and butterflies dine on the Rudbeckia Hirta – black-eyed Susan. They feed on the nectar while the caterpillars nibble on their leaves. The yellow petals serve as concentric bull’s eye rings surrounding the center, named “Black-Eyed,” by the Native American Indian and the bees with their ultraviolet vision feast on the pollen and the nectar.
Rudbeckia Hirta – black-eyed Susan
I am reminded that everything has a purpose. If a plant like this comes to life in the spring and has unexpected visitors, such as the bee, butterfly or caterpillars and the hungry honey bees use the nectar to produce honey that gives me a sweet treat for my tea, then I should give reverence to the flower. The Native American Indian taught the pioneers to use the roots to make tea that they drank during other seasons of the year. Nothing was wasted for the soft golden leaves were transformed into a dye to produce other things useful to humans.
My Ah Ha….Life is an unexpected chain of events with life altering experiences. How does this thought that comes to mind relate to me and my business? For me, the answer is simple - every living thing on earth has a purpose. One act can produce unexpected results. You never know how the results come about unless you learn to appreciate everything that comes to you in unexpected ways.
© Patricia Feager 6/11/2013
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