{"product_id":"the-wisdom-of-the-hive-what-honeybees-can-teach-us-about-collective-wellbeing-paperback","title":"The Wisdom of the Hive: What Honeybees Can Teach Us about Collective Wellbeing - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichelle Cassandra Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAmy Burtaine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJacqueline Freeman\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePotent and timely lessons on healing and connection―both individually and collectively―through the wisdom and magic of honeybees.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe've heard the refrain to save the bees, but what if the bees can save \u003ci\u003eus \u003c\/i\u003etoo? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeloved equity educators, authors, and beekeepers Michelle Cassandra Johnson and Amy Burtaine invite us to contemplate this question deeply. By looking at bees as teachers, the authors draw us into an examination of our relationship with each other and the world at large. Honeybees illustrate communal interdependence, attunement to nature, coexistence with darkness, and so much more―lessons worthy of emulating within our own human world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn times marked by turmoil and uncertainty, honeybees offer a powerful example of how to turn toward each other, to deeply commit to creating conditions for survival of all beings, and to build a future where all can thrive. As Michelle and Amy write, \"We won't survive unless we remember our interconnectedness to all beings and change our ways of being―how we are to ourselves, one another, and the planet.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis beautiful and thought-provoking book offers: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Insights from beekeeping, Buddhism, and nature-based shamanic practices\u003cbr\u003e- Stories, meditations, reflection questions, and practices to bring the wisdom of the hive to our own lives and bodies\u003cbr\u003e- Encouragement to connect with nature and each other in new ways \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith each chapter, we learn more about the life of a honeybee, our own lives, and our relationship to the collective as a part of an ever-changing ecosystem.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichelle Cassandra Johnson \u003c\/b\u003eis an author, activist, spiritual teacher, racial equity consultant, and intuitive healer. She teaches workshops and leads retreats and transformative experiences nationwide. She is the author of six books, including \u003ci\u003eSkill in Action\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFinding Refuge\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy Burtaine \u003c\/b\u003eis a leadership coach and racial equity trainer. Her trainings for meaningful social change include work with Google, the DNC, and the ACLU. With Robin DiAngelo, she is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Facilitator's Guide for White Affinity Groups\u003c\/i\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.53 x 8.91 x 6.19 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 20, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43830040756310,"sku":"9781649633811","price":38.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/5138\/4918\/files\/XZ6IsGpSAW9781649633811.webp?v=1768926319","url":"https:\/\/www.sourceandsage.com\/products\/the-wisdom-of-the-hive-what-honeybees-can-teach-us-about-collective-wellbeing-paperback","provider":"Source \u0026 Sage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}