Song of Increase: Listening to the Wisdom of Honeybees for Kinder Beekeeping and a Better World

By Jacqueline Freeman

Book Overview

The most joyful emanation produced by a colony of bees is known as the "song of increase"--declaring that the hive is flourishing and the bees are happy in its abundance. Song of Increase takes us inside the world of the honeybee to glean the wisdom of these fascinating creatures with whom humanity has shared a sacred bond for millennia.

Within these pages is a bee-centric approach to living with honeybees, rather than advice for simply maximizing the products they provide. Jacqueline Freeman takes us beyond traditional beekeeping and offers a way to work in harmony with honeybees for both their good and ours. "Our way is one of kind observation," she explains, "where we create supportive homes and fields for bees to live in, as well as tend the heartfelt relationships we form by being together."

Song of Increase focuses on hidden aspects of apiculture that lead us naturally to more sustainable practices. Freeman illuminates the unity consciousness that guides every action in the colony and how this profound awareness can influence the way we see both the natural world and ourselves. Each chapter presents a wealth of information about the life of bees, including Freeman's personal insights and direct teachings received from the bees themselves.

Contents Include:

I. The Song of Unity: How Bees See Themselves, Their Colony, and the World
II. The Song of Belonging: The Sacred Work of the Queen, Drones, Maidens, and Pips
III. The Song of Communion: How Bees Create a Perfect Home
IV. The Song of the World: The Communion of Bees and Flowers
V. The Song of Increase: The Blessings of the Swarm and the Ascension of a New Queen
VI. The Song of Abundance: The Generosity of Bees
VII. The Song of Sharing: How We Can Help Our Bee Friends

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1622037448
• ISBN13: 9781622037445
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: St. Martin's Essentials / Sounds True
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Enlightening!

For over 20 years, I've cared for honeybees and also feral bee colonies that are living in trees. Through a friend, I learned about this book before it was even released, and I phoned the author. Jacquiline is giving all of us earthlings a precious gift, and this gift is as sweet and special as a spoonful of fresh wildflower honey on the tongue. She possesses a lovely writing style, which the bee goddess obviously was aware of when the honeybees began transmitting their truths to Jacquiline. As it was meant to be, the honeybees are telling us what we all need to hear. May the sacred feminine paradigm thrive.

Life changing! Love it!

One of my all-time favorite books, brand new to me, but instantly a favorite. It is life-changing, beautiful and uplifting. A profound new deep understanding of bees. A whole new world opened up for me. I will never see a bee the same way again.