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What is your favourite insect? What do you like about them?
Butterflies and bees, beetles and moths... they all matter.
This week's Spiritual Newsletter is all about the tiny creatures that surround us.
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My garden is full of life at the moment. It is a good year for bees, and my buddleias are filled with butterflies during the day, and moths at night. They also offer a safe haven for my small garden birds and at night the local insects attract the pipistrelle bats.
It is not all harmony – the slugs have been attacking some of the plants in my raised beds, but then, they aren’t the only ones. A hare has been munching away at my radishes, and a pheasant’s been digging up my potatoes.
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to overlook the smallest beings that we share our world with. We are often drawn to the larger, more dramatic creatures, and I do confess feeling thrilled when I first encountered badgers, and that my heart fills with joy every time I spot a deer. Today, however, let’s focus on the small animals, and especially insects. They may not be the most loved of all beings, but they play an irreplaceable role in our ecosystem.
From bees and butterflies to ants and beetles, these creatures are the unsung heroes of our planet. Their work touches every corner of our Earth. In the same way that a single thread holds a tapestry together, insects play an integral part in the web of life. They pollinate plants, decompose organic material, and serve as a vital food source for countless other species – like my local bats. Without them, ecosystems would crumble, and life as we know it would be radically different.
In many spiritual traditions, the smallest things are often the most profound. Insects, in their quiet labour, exemplify this principle. In their often unappreciated actions, they contribute to the balance of the whole. Just as a single drop of water contributes to the vast ocean, each tiny insect is part of a greater cosmic order. The ant carrying food to its colony or the butterfly emerging from its chrysalis reminds us that there is beauty and wisdom in the unseen and the unnoticed. These creatures teach us to honour the small, the subtle, and the quiet moments of existence.
Insects also invite us to cultivate mindfulness and reverence for the small miracles around us. We live in a world that often prizes size, speed, and visibility. Yet, if we are to deepen our spiritual practice, we must learn to see, and to appreciate, what may easily passed by.
This is why I love to wander around the woods, or to sit in the garden. To watch, to study, and to simply be. Not everyone is as fortunate as I am, I know. Living on the 10th floor in the middle of a city offers less of an opportunity to find harmony with nature. Still, balconies may hold plants, which attract insects, which attract birds. And there are parks, and streams… there is always something to discover.
Beyond reflection, we can take tangible steps to honour the importance of small animals in our lives. As mentioned above, some plants on a balcony can make a difference. If you have more space, planting native flowers and plants that attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators can help support these essential creatures.
Reduce your use of pesticides – many insects suffer from their widespread use. There exist many natural alternatives for pest control, so it is worth a look to see if there are any suitable options for you.
If you are using artificial grass, consider replacing it with the real thing. Natural grass is much better for nature, and if you add some wildflower seeds it will look lovely and attract all manner of insects. I have added some wildflower seeds to the grass by my bedroom window and it’s been wonderful to see new flowers emerge each month. It’s even attracted the local hares and I’ve been delighted to have baby hares right outside my door!
Of course, it’s not all fun and games. I recently had a wasp nest in my loft, and they decided to enter my bedroom. It was certainly not the best experience I have ever had in my lifetime. Learning how to share our world with others, and to live in harmony as much as we possibly can is important, though. We’re more interdependent than we realise. We tend to see ourselves as apart from nature, but we’re not. We are interconnected, so the more that we learn – and enjoy – what is around us, the better we will feel, physically, mentally and spiritually.
All the best,
Kit
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