The Secret Life of Bees

What is lily referring to when she uses this quote..

what is lily referring to when she says "i realize it for the first time in my life; there is nothing but mystery in the world, how it hudes behind the fabric of out poor, browbeat days, shining brightly, and we didnt even know about it"

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She's referring to the fact that sometimes the things we wish to know are right there in front of us, but we don't take the time to look. The mystery of the honey jars unlocks Lily's future.

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The Secret Life of Bees/ Page 64

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