Blossom Bodly with Lessons from the Flower and the Bee

BLOG 100 is here!!!!

I can feel a wave of excitement buzzing through my entire being as I type these words—my heart is beating with gratitude, joy is radiating from within and my soul is lit up. 

This moment feels monumental, not just as a milestone but as a reflection of the growth, wisdom, creativity and connection that have blossomed along the way. 

Blossom Boldly feels like a perfect way of o celebrate and honoured this milestone-it is a fitting title for this journey, as it captures the courage, self-expression and intention that have brought me and the Wild Wellness Blog to this moment and will continue to inspire me as I ignite more wisdom, passion and purpose into every aspect of my life and yours.

“The flower doesn’t dream of the bee. It blossoms, and the bee comes.”

This elegant and poetic insight from Mark Nepo holds a profound truth about life, purpose and abundance. It invites us to pause and notice how often we focus on external validation, approval or outcomes rather than embracing our natural, beautiful, natural authentic selves. These words teach us the quiet power of simply becoming our truest selves.

The flower doesn’t chase. 

It doesn’t compete. 

It doesn’t strive for the bees attention. 

Instead, it focuses on becoming the best version of itself—blooming fully and gracefully. Unapologetically radiating its essence and trusting that the bees will be drawn to its beauty and sweet nectar.

This timeless wisdom challenges a culture that glorifies hustle, striving, and external validation, inviting us to shift our focus inward—toward alignment, authenticity, flow and growth—reminding us that when we center on our growth, joy and purpose, the opportunities, relationships and abundance meant for us will naturally flow into our lives.

In blossoming fully, we naturally attract the opportunities, relationships, and experiences meant for us. We also naturally attract abundance and prosperity aligned with our values, supportive and authentic connections that nourish our growth, clarity and purpose as we align with our true essence, joy in both simple and profound moments, energy and inspiration to pursue our passions and dreams, peace and balance that come from following our heart, lessons and growth that help us evolve AND love and kindness from within and from others.

By radiating our true essence, we draw in everything that aligns with our most authentic vibration.

Disney captures this beautifully in Mulan, when the Emperor remarks, “The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” This profound line reminds us that it is often in the most challenging moments of life that we discover our strength and radiance. Whether we are blossoming through adversity or simply stepping into our light, the act of blooming is a journey of courage, trust and self-discovery.

Join me by taking a moment to explore the wild and beautiful lessons this metaphor and the words of Mark Nepo offer about self-expression, trust, and the art of simply blooming.

A flower doesn’t judge itself. It doesn’t ask itself whether it is enough. It doesn't need to compare its petals, colours, texture or height to the flower next to it or question its worth. It doesn't try to be anything other than what it was created to be. It simply grows toward the sun, majestically unfolding its beauty one petal at a time.

As humans, we often fall into the trap of striving for external validation—dreaming of the “bees” we want to attract, whether they are relationships, career opportunities, recognition or a sense of belonging.

We hustle, chase and often overthink, believing that we need to do more to be more.

True attraction is like a flower; we are most radiant when we focus on blooming—embracing our uniqueness, trusting our timing and aligning with our purpose.

Let me share something with you.

True attraction comes not from chasing but from becoming.

When we focus on our own growth, authenticity and self-expression, we naturally draw the people, energy and opportunities aligned with our essence. Just as the bee is irresistibly drawn to the flower in bloom, the right things will find us when we focus on blooming where we are.

Here are a few wild lessons that unfold from the timeless dance between the flower and the bee.

Embrace Your Uniqueness: Every flower blooms differently. Some are bold and vibrant, while others are delicate and understated. Similarly, your essence is uniquely yours, and it is that uniqueness that will attract what is meant for you. This uniqueness is your greatest gift. Stop trying to fit into someone else’s mold, celebrate the qualities that make you, you—your beauty lies in your authenticity and the right “bees” will be drawn to you because of this.

Trust the Timing of Your Bloom: Flowers never rush their blooming process. They trust the seasons, knowing that growth happens in its own time. They open when the conditions are right—when they have received enough sunlight, water and nourishment. Trust that your journey is unfolding exactly as it is meant to. You don’t have to force growth, compare your timeline to others or  push yourself to bloom before you are ready.

Stop Chasing, Start Becoming: When we chase after the things we think we need, we often overlook the beauty of the present moment. Chasing after validation or success often leads to exhaustion and frustration.  Instead of chasing focus on becoming the best version of yourself. When you align with your truth and nurture your growth the opportunities, people and experiences that are meant for you will naturally and effortlessly gravitate your way.

Bloom Through Adversity: As the Emperor in Mulan so wisely observed, the flower that blooms in adversity is rare and beautiful. The challenges and obstacles in life may test you, but they also reveal your strength. Each struggle is an opportunity to grow and blossom into your fullest self.

Radiate Your Inner Light: A blooming flower has no need to announce its beauty. It’s radiance and speaks for itself. When you align with your purpose, your energy becomes magnetic. You don’t need to shout your worth—your light will naturally attract the right “bees.”, people and opportunities.

Keep reading for some practical ways to blossom in your own life.

Focus on self-nourishment and nurture yourself wholeheartedly. Just as a flower needs sunlight and water, you also require and deserve care and nourishment to bloom fully. Prioritise self-care, rest and practices that feed your body, mind, heart and soul.

A flower blooms effortlessly when it is aligned with its natural purpose. Take time to reflect on your purpose and align with your purpose. What brings you a sense of meaning and joy? What allows you to bloom? When you live in alignment with your purpose, you naturally radiate authenticity and attract abundance.

Practice Patience as growth takes time. Be gentle with yourself and trust the process. Each stage of your journey—whether it feels like a seed in the soil or a bud about to open—is valuable.

Flowers do not bloom to be admired. They bloom because it is their nature. Release the need for approval and let go of the need for external validation. Focus on expressing your true self, and the right people and opportunities will be drawn to you.

Growth takes time. Trust the Process. The flower doesn’t worry whether the bee will come. It trusts that by blooming fully, it will naturally attract what it needs. Be patient and trust that every stage—whether it’s planting, budding or blooming—all parts of the process are valuable.Trust that there is enough abundance in the universe for you to thrive as you unfold gradually yet gracefully

Flowers thrive in the right environment. Surround yourself with support—with people, practices and spaces that uplift and inspire you. A supportive environment is key to blossoming fully.

Here are reflection questions to support you as you blossom boldly.

What does “blossoming” feel and look like for you in this season of life?

What “bees” might naturally come into your life if you focus on simply blooming?

Are there areas where you are chasing rather than trusting?

How can you nourish your growth and focus on becoming rather than striving?

The words from Mark Nepo and Disneys Mulan that inspired this blog remind us of the beauty and wisdom found in nature.

These words share an essential truth: blossoming isn’t about chasing or striving—it is about becoming. The flower doesn’t dream of the bee; it focuses on its own growth and radiance. In doing so, it attracts exactly what it needs effortlessly and graciously.

In your own life, you don’t need to chase happiness, opportunities, love, relationships or success. You never need to prove your worth or force outcomes. Place your focus on your own blossoming—nourish yourself, align with your truth, trust the wisdom of your heart and believe that all that is meant for you will find its way.

In life, we don’t need to dream of the “bee.”
We simply need to blossom.

Whether we are facing adversity, stepping into a new chapter or rediscovering our purpose, the act of blooming is a journey of courage and trust. 

Let go of the hustle, the comparison and the striving. 

Let go of the need to dream of the bee.

Bloom where you are, as you are.

Trust that the bees will come.

The bees will come 

Blossom boldly, beautifully, brilliantly and authentically.

Remember “the flower doesn’t dream of the bee. It blossoms, and the bee comes”, and as the Emperor from Mulan reminds us, “The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” 

These words are a gentle reminder that your unique light, your wild heart, your courage and your authenticity are enough. 

Are you ready to blossom and let life come to you and grow through you?

The world is waiting for your radiance.