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The symbolism of the bee

The bee’s symbolism has many facets and many collective, individual, physical, and spiritual meanings:

  • Efficient communication and interaction
  • Endurance and tenacity
  • The capacity to imagine and build
  • The capacity to observe and gain a thorough understanding
  • The sweetness of life
  • Love and sharing
  • Authenticity
  • The urge to look within
  • Affinity with light, with the divine
  • Harmony with the rhythm of nature and life
  • Healing or increased vitality
  • Fertility and productivity
  • Support and encouragement

The symbolism of the bee is a powerful reflection of their lives and the numerous myths this insect has inspired throughout history. According to ancient mythological tales, bees purify and strengthen the soul. They elevate us to the rank of civilization-building heroes, nurturing harmony amongst men with their knowledge and the powerful acts they accomplish despite their small demeanor.

(Bee Symbolism Source)

Beautiful Overflow

A reminder, when it comes to self care, to honoring your very own heart and soul, overflow is the goal.

There was something about this snow overhang at the front of our house. The design along the bottom is intriguing, you can almost see exactly where it grew!

Out The Front Door | Photo Challenge

When you have a lot of snow, paired with high winds, even for those who enjoy winter sports, its not the most enjoyable time to be outdoors – its cold!

Even with the opportunity to get out in the evening cold, my heart had another idea. As I knew I needed some downtime, leaning into that need, is what my soul craved.

Grab your camera and photograph ‘Out The Front Door’ Inspiration!

When I am photographing at home or close to I love getting my EF L lenses out, they truly are my favourite! Last night I felt inspired to get out my 24-105 and my 16-35mm lenses. I often forget how wide the 16mm can go and that 8mm can make such a difference!

My Canon 24-105mm f4L

My Canon 16-35mm f2.8L

I challenge you, with this winter weather adding challenges for photographers – as I drive through town I wanted to stop multiple times for photos – doesn’t really work well when streets are so thin due to the piles of snow 😉 Easier with a driver… hmmm inspiration for tomorrow perhaps!

I challenge you to … Open your door, what do you see – Out The Front Door? You may be surprised at the opportunities available to you!

I absolutely love the quality of the L lenses, Ive noticed with the mirrorless camera’s the trigger is slightly delayed, but not by much. The quality of these lenses are incredible!

If curious, the first snowbank, on the other side of the walkway, is over 3 feet now 😉

Welcoming In 2026

It was about 20 minutes before midnight and I felt inspired to pull some oracle cards for myself. How the year was ending. It was beautifully aligned similar to what I had pulled previously. My husband, also curious we pulled some for him. One matched mine.

We weren’t up long into the new year and I very happily, slept all night until morning! This was a beautiful reminder of how much my energy appreciates the connection and how easily I can cleanse off the energy of the outside world and realign with my soul in my space.

We are two weeks into the new year and although we have hit snags, the overall feeling for the year feels has felt so much more optimistic. As we hit the 3rd week the energy feels interesting at times. Like a pressure, but also on the verge of what feels like the best energy we have all felt in a very long time. The word isn’t coming to me, however a vision of sparkles is.

Like a child’s energy, so fresh and new, innocent. A reminder of gratitude for when times are good, and appreciation for the pause, the love and honoring of oneself when it may feel more challenged. Like a lilac blossoming in spring.

A Soft Edge

Winter allows time for softening, slowing down of life. A slow down with a monochrome creative edge with a black and white monochrome image.

Natural Beauty

Lean into your natural beauty, your deepest soul.

Winter can feel dark, allow your soul to feel heard, by the most important person in your life, you!

Thoughtful Thursday Photo & Words #3

This past weekend was a reminder for me, as we were packing to head away for at least 2 days of hockey, I was reminded how easy it can be to self sabotage.

Up until recently I was never a big self care girl with various washes, lotions etc. I enjoy being simple and basic 😉 I have found a set that I bought last fall and this year am committing to using daily on my face because I like how my face feels. Or my supplements, again because I enjoy how my body feels when I take them. Its quite easy to “make space” for them as well, to feel good and put them out so you see them and use them. As a visual person Ive learned this is key for me when out of routine – in this case staying at a hotel for 3 days.

As I sit and type this early in the morning with my Turmeric and Tulsi tea, after enjoying an english muffin with almond butter. Feeding my creativity first thing before joining the world, Ive learned is key for me and my energy. Starting the day in warmth in and out of my body. Listening to morning affirmations.

Knowing that my own morning and evening routine, is merely crafted for me and that’s who it needs to make sense to and envelope. Leaning in to my souls needs, being away all weekend has also reminded me of my own need for the reset within. We had down time on the weekend, which I was so grateful for in between games, as an empath and someone who is sensitive to energy, the dinner that my husband and I were to go to tonight, being cancelled due to weather – the day before – was a true blessing that I am even more grateful for!

For anyone else who is an empath and highly sensitive, its ok to need downtime, its ok to want to hide from the world after being around alot of people for days in a row. Its ok to look at your calendar and feel absolute joy in blank space. Its also ok to admit that cancelled plans make your week 😉 To have some downtime before another weekend of hockey – however I also remind myself, you will soon miss this. Its her last season of hockey.

Cleansing and Rest: Embracing Winter’s Lessons

The snow, that just keeps falling! Its incredible the amount we have and continue to get. I am grateful for a plowed driveway, for having the energy to partially clear the sidewalk! My husband was able to get it down more than a foot than I had so we are clear again! This was after he cleared it!

I personally do not mind the snow, I have one winter sport I enjoy doing – as long as its not too cold 😉 I also truly enjoy a winter ‘hibernation’. Enjoying more down time, more time within our indoor space. A slower pace of life. Truthfully we were to be at our daughters hockey game tonight, however due to closed roads in the town we were to travel to, the game was cancelled. I did not mind at all. After a weekend away, I admit I need time in my space to re-calibrate and reset my energy.

And a reset, the energy felt blocked – especially my own. Open the path ways to our home and my heart.

Moss – Adaptability and ‘The Return’… this does feel like a return to me, return to my core ethics and values. I feel there was chunk of time there, where ethics and values were really challenged and it was either stand by or fall. We are at that time of divide, not in a negative way at all, those who are ready to rise will, into that next time line, into our higher selves. There comes a point when the only person you should truly focus on daily – is yourself! Its a time to come back to that. For all to love themselves first. That is the great divide. Which can be conquered so beautifully!

When life can begin to feel heavy, its almost too easy to lean into the fall, when cleansing would help so much more ~ The daily calendar from Yasmin Boland is incredible at helping learn the planets, moon cycles and the energy within our lives. I have her 2026 Moon Diary as well that is also very cool!

Winter is a reminder for me to honor the rest and downtime that my soul craves.

Wordless Wednesday | Saugeen River Egret

The Flower Hour #14 | Sunflowers

There is something about this image, the colour perhaps that instantly uplifts me.

This is one from my archives, 2012. I love how Ive organized my images, so much easier to find my art! I just love the depth of the sunflowers, with the dark sky and towers in the background. 2012 feels like a lifetime ago, 14 years, goodness has life shifted, at this point in my life I had 2 young kids, now two beautiful young adults I am so proud of and who each have their own appreciation for moms photography.

This is to participate in Terri’s Flower Hour – Be sure to check out the details to participate in this challenge – essentially, be you and share the flower photography you enjoy taking~

Your Life As Art Photography by Pam

Artist & Intuitive | Pamela Zmija

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