The flies at Olathe Lake are an assorted and hearty bunch, darting in and out between the crowds of other insects that inhabit the trunk of an old tree that I sometimes supply with mixed yummies during the warm months. Unlike the black ants who spend a huge amount of time chasing off intruders who happen upon their bounty, the flies have no problem sharing the goodies they find nestled within the cracks and holes of that old tree. They even sometimes scooch over to accommodate other insects as they enjoy the tasty treats.
I imagine it is because the flies have a vastly wider view of the world. Where they are able to buzz from here to there traveling miles if they wanted in search of food, the black ants have only the confines of their tree and the surrounding grounds. For the flies to have such an impressive ability to share found food, I believe, is because they know from their travels how plentiful the earth actually is. That there are offerings enough for everyone, so why keep others from sharing their finds? What a wonderful view of the world the fly has been given. For them to be beyond the “yours” and “mine” way of acting is magical and holy.
If only we all could learn this precious lesson, and realize that God provided a world that is full and bountiful for all, and no one needs to hoard. How varied and fuller would our tables and lives be if we chose to shared with others, not only possessions and wealth, but also and most importantly, ourselves.
The flies at Olathe Lake are an assorted and hearty bunch, darting in and out between the crowds of other insects that inhabit the trunk of an old tree that I sometimes supply with mixed yummies during the warm months. Unlike the black ants who spend a huge amount of time chasing off intruders who happen upon their bounty, the flies have no problem sharing the goodies they find nestled within the cracks and holes of that old tree. They even sometimes scooch over to accommodate other insects as they enjoy the tasty treats. 
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