In this talk we will first learn what animism is and how an animistic world view can benefit modern life as we address societal division, climate change, and ecological collapse. Animism is the belief that everything is animate or filled with spirit and a form of consciousness. This means we can directly communicate with the spirit of a tree, a river, and landscape, or a hive. We will cover how an animistic approach can shift your life into deeper relationships with the world around you. Finally, we will learn how we can apply such views to the way we think about, and work with bees.