Hummingbird is one of my animal allies. Through silent observation and listening to the stillness within me, I have received lessons from this wise teacher.
The hummingbird is an interesting creature. He reminds me to be playful and to find joy in the mundane. I usually hear him coming by the distinct zooming sound of the rapidly beating wings when speeding through the air. Then I see him and am captivated by its beauty. The shimmering iridescent feathers capturing the sunlight brings pleasure to my eyes.
Seemingly fragile because of its dainty size, hummingbird embodies love and light… and a little go fuck yourself. This is where I noticed the deeper lesson. I witnessed a hummingbird aggressively charge off another bird in its territory. It sped like a dart cutting through the air. A tiny torpedo. Fearless. Fierce.
There is balance of light and dark all around us if we look closely. Denying this IN ourselves will only lead to suffering. Acknowledging the shadow side and loving your whole self fully is healing.
I have fought against my temper for years. It is something that I don’t like about myself, a part that is so hard to tame. Motherhood really brought it out in me, oh how many times a day I’m triggered! But over the years I have resisted to no avail. It persists. No matter how much I want to embody Goddess, I can’t deny the warrior within.
Like hummingbird taught me, every shadow side has its place. Instead of suppressing anger, I am learning to transform it into maintaining my boundaries. The same energy has another use, one that serves a purpose that is aligned with my values. Transmute the fury. Let the fire burn.
Surrender to what is. I am enough. You are enough. The good, the bad, the ugly– that is what makes us real. That is true beauty. Beauty in imperfection. Total acceptance. Balance in energy.
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