1/12 of a Teaspoon

I opened a great email at work today that was informative and thought provoking. Did you know that the life of a worker bee is 6 to 20 weeks depending on the time of year? Most of that time is spent gathering nectar. And in their lifetime they will only make 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey. All their work is done for the colony, helping future generations and not the individual bee. I've included the link so that you can read the entire article.

Our team requirements and the goals that we set for ourselves are comprised of fractions of a teaspoon all adding up to greatness. It can be difficult sometimes to see the results that we are building at any given moment, but they are there none the less.

Whether we are working as an individual, a part of a team or a community every small step we take is part of a larger picture that provides benefits to ourselves and those around us. The benefits may not always be noticeable, but they are real and build into a ripple effect.

There are always going to be those that shine brightly. produce amazing results and are directly responsible for greatness. However, never discount your own effort and contribution, whatever the size. It all matters! Every 1/12 of a teaspoon counts!

https://ideas.ted.com/if-you-want-to-tackle-big-problems-try-thinking-like-a-bee/

Namaste,

Michele Ward