"Nous sommes les abeilles de l'invisible. Nous recueillons le miel du visible et le stockons dans la grande ruche dorée de l'invisible."
— Rainer Maria Rilke
Simplified Meaning:
This quote is comparing people to bees. Just like bees collect pollen they can see and turn it into honey, people take in experiences and things they can observe around them and transform those into thoughts, ideas, and feelings inside their minds. For example, when you watch a beautiful sunset, you see the colors and the scene, but inside, it creates a warm feeling and a sense of peace that you hold onto. Our actions and interactions in the world contribute to our inner understanding and wisdom. So, when you learn something new or help someone out, you’re storing valuable thoughts and feelings inside you that you can use later. This means that what we see and do every day shapes how we think and feel about the world. By being aware of this, we can focus on filling our minds with positive and meaningful experiences.
