Symphony in the Sky
How the Birds and Bees Hold the Answers We Seek
The other day, I went to the beach just after sunrise and witnessed a majestic symphony I never could have imagined.
For more than 40 minutes, the sky filled with thousands upon thousands of birds from the north, from the west, then from the south—all flying eastward over the Atlantic Ocean.
There were many species and they flew in droves, as if declaring to all below, “I hear you, Here I am!”
They didn’t pause to question whether they were right or wrong; they simply moved in passionate purpose, following their brethren before them.
It was spectacular—something to behold.
In reflection, I pondered: What was their message to me?
We speak of “the birds and the bees” as a way to explain human reproduction to children, but the deeper wisdom of these creatures has long been overlooked.
Birds and bees are not just symbols of procreation; they embody the dance of creation itself—the delicate balance of ascension and embodiment, of spirit and form, of divine order at work.
To observe them is to witness the sacred interplay of existence, where nothing is out of place and everything follows a purpose beyond doubt.
The Soul’s Journey and Ascension
Birds have long been seen as messengers of the divine—symbols of the soul’s ability to transcend the material world.
They exist between heaven and earth, teaching us about the freedom of the spirit and the cycles of transformation.
Birds take flight without hesitation, moving effortlessly between realms.
In the language of the soul, this is the ascent beyond earthly attachments, the soul’s recognition of its greater purpose beyond a single lifetime.
Many birds migrate seasonally, mirroring the soul’s journey through different incarnations, returning always to a higher truth.
Birds lay eggs, nurturing new life before they take flight. This is the endless cycle of death and rebirth, where the soul sheds one form in order to take another.
If birds symbolize ascension, bees represent the sacred work required in each lifetime.
Their existence is one of order, diligence, and service to something greater than the individual self.
Bees do not work in isolation; they exist within a structured, harmonious community.
Likewise, the soul does not incarnate alone but within soul groups, each playing a role in the grander evolution of consciousness.
Bees transfer life between flowers through pollination, ensuring creation continues.
Every action we take—every seed we plant—ripples through lifetimes, shaping the karmic landscape of our journey.
The hive’s labor produces honey—a golden nectar that outlasts the bee itself.
This is the wisdom accumulated through many incarnations, crystallized into enlightenment that fuels further lives.
Together, I see the birds and bees as illustrating the twofold nature of existence: the longing of the soul to ascend, and the necessity of earthly work before it can do so.
One cannot simply rise—like the bird—without first fulfilling the lessons and service required in the material plane, like the bee.
This is the perfect metaphor for the sacred balance we are all meant to embody as human beings.
But instead, unlike the birds and bees, humanity seems to have lost its way.
Modern society has severed its connection to the sacred rhythms of life.
Where nature moves in harmony, humans disrupt.
Where animals take only what they need, we extract without limit.
This disconnection is evident in the way we treat the land, the creatures, each other, and even ourselves.
We cannot keep taking more than we need!
Industrial farming exploits animals, monoculture destroys biodiversity, and greed leads to mass extinction. Just look to science or history if you want to see proof.
Even the bees—nature’s most diligent workers—are now collapsing under human interference.
We cannot continue viewing life as less than sacred!
Ancient cultures honored the balance of life and death, treating consumption as a reciprocal act. Now, we consume mindlessly—completely void of reverence.
How many birds and cows have to die? How many people?
Although we have access to more knowledge than ever before thanks to technology, people seem to understand much less.
People do not watch the sky, listen to the birds, or heed nature’s patterns for answers anymore.
And what’s the consequence? A society confused about the very fundamentals of life itself.
We create laws to govern what nature already dictates.
We debate common sense and what should be instinctual.
We fear what should be simple and obvious.
Dominion vs. Stewardship
The Bible speaks to this loss of alignment.
Though humans were granted dominion over the earth, this dominion was not meant to be one of destruction, but rather that of care and reverence.
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” (Genesis 2:15)
To keep (shamar) means to guard and protect, not exploit.
What if the grounds you walk were considered Eden?
“A righteous man cares for the life of his animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.” (Proverbs 12:10)
The righteous understand the sacredness of life; the wicked destroy without thought.
How might you live differently if you had to raise and slaughter your own animals for food?
“I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed beasts; I do not delight in the blood of bulls.” (Isaiah 1:11)
God never desired sacrifice for its own sake, but rather obedience to divine law.
Even Christ’s sacrifice marked the end of meaningless bloodshed—showing that true alignment is found not in rituals, but in living in accordance with divine order. Yet today, babies continue to kill babies through every news cycle.
Why ‘The Talk’ Would Be Unnecessary
This brings us to a radical yet simple truth: If we restore reverence for life in the first place, we won’t need to worry about even having “the talk” with our kids.
Children raised in alignment with nature, spirit, and divine law do not need to be told not to destroy life. They already instinctively understand its sacredness.
They do not need laws to tell them what is right and wrong when their very being is attuned to harmony.
A society that honors life does not need to legislate morality. It is already embedded in the fabric of existence.
Perhaps, instead of teaching children about sex through sterile explanations, we should consider teaching them from the beginning to watch the birds and the bees in a state of awe. To observe their instinctive knowing, their unquestioned purpose, and their divine order.
If they understand that, they will eventually understand everything.
Returning to Divine Order
The birds and the bees continue to carry God’s messages, despite all circumstances and consequences.
They continue moving in harmony—still fulfilling their sacred roles, still whispering wisdom to those who will listen.
Will we return to alignment or continue resisting the very order that sustains us? Can we?
The birds on their journey that morning did not pause to question. They simply moved—in purpose, in faith, in respect.
Perhaps it is time we do the same.