Hummingbird
The keeper of joy
Nature of the hummingbird
The hummingbird beats its wings so fast that they hum. It can hover in the air and fly forwards and backwards. It feeds on the nectar of the flowers and carries their pollen onward. In the traditions of Amazonia it is a messenger of the plant spirits and a sign of joy and healing.
Inner attitude
The hummingbird lives entirely in the moment. It is light, alert and tireless. It seeks the sweetness – and finds it everywhere.
The essential qualities
- joyful
- light
- nimble
- tireless
- heart-opening
It takes only what it needs and passes on life as it does so.
Meaning
The hummingbird appears when joy has been lost. It reminds you to see the sweetness in small things and to move lightly, even when life seems heavy. It shows that greatness does not depend on size.
Voice of the being
«Drink the sweetness of the moment. Joy is nourishment for your soul.»
Encounter & working together
You meet the hummingbird among flowers, in the garden, on a warm morning. Smell a blossom consciously and let its scent fill you completely for a moment.
Pay attention to
- where you have forgotten joy
- where lightness would be possible
- where small things nourish you
The hummingbird works when you are ready to rejoice in life.
Essence
I accept the sweetness of life and share my joy.
