By Anne Round
Published The Magic Happens Magazine March 2021
Photo by Djalma Paiva Armelin from Pexels
Knowing ourselves allows us to relax into our lives and accept how we are in the world. Sometimes we can relate to qualities in animals that speak to our own lifestyle. We often use language that refers to characteristics of animals that appear in human activity. They swim like a dolphin is an example.
Recently, I learned I am a hummingbird. I read that this is a person who is neither an early bird nor a night owl. In the past, I would have liked to be an early bird imagining myself waking early to contemplate in the quiet of the sleeping household. That is a complete fantasy for me. More times than not, I would say my morning prayers as I rode my bike to work. I am a pretty practical down to earth being who does like to fly high into the cosmos and vision the possibilities that are becoming. I enjoy getting my hands into creative actions here on earth, whether I am cooking, gardening, or painting. I gather my prayers, contemplations, and dreams into a collage of love for all humanity as I stir pots and trim roses. I am an ordinary, middle of the day kind of gal full of love for life.
I am like a hummingbird that flits from flower-to-flower sipping nectar from the garden of life. I heard Elizabeth Gilbert describing a group of people as hummingbirds. People who gather various ideas from here and there and weaving them into the new. Her concept spoke to me as my lifestyle. I am like a hummingbird welcoming all the experiences of life with delight. I see this clearly throughout my life as I open into an activity, immerse myself, and then move onwards when I am complete.
The hummingbird soars to great heights, flashing its beautiful colors to the world, shimmering with the delight of being alive. When it is moving, from flower to flower, it is delicately kissing each one and sipping of the essence. Just like the giving and receiving of a smile as I pass fellow humans. I cannot always see the hummingbird during its travels. Instead, I hear its wings when it is close by, the beautiful humming which reminds me to hum a little tune to bring ease to my body. The hummer is usually in action, yet it does pause on a branch with its distinct silhouette. It is a sweet reminder for me to pause and breathe. I see all these qualities of the hummingbird penetrating my life, and my heart fills to overflowing with the love I have for all of life. My purpose is to love life and sip what is in front of me, allowing the sweetness to nurture me, to ride high, and zoom down to be here as I am.
Creating Love in Motion:
Use this visualization for drinking in the beauty of being. Start with a few deep breaths to relax and close your eyes. Allow yourself to imagine a flower garden. Feel the warmth of the sun on your wings, smell and taste the sweet nectar of the blooming flowers. Fly around knowing you are part of this beautiful garden, sharing love as you move. Rest a moment on a branch, smile, and return refreshed.
May you know nature within you.
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