"The new colony is installed a few metres in front of the bay window of my dome. Thus, our auras and our lives overlap and intertwine. We are constantly learning from each other. She shares my daily life, my moments of joy and anguish, of anger or bliss. All day long, I observe her comings and goings, notice her changes of mood, and admire her aerial ballets. She teaches me humility and respect, not hesitating to use her venom if needed. The hive is baptised Artemisia. Around her feet, we plant a bed of captivatingly-scented Chinese mugwort, a sacred plant well-known for connecting the worlds and encouraging dreams..."
Extract from my book “Bee Wisdom: Teachings from the hive”