Embracing the Magic of Hummingbird Medicine

A hummingbird is a captivating and powerful creature that carries an extraordinary gift for us. In ancient wisdom traditions, animals hold symbolic meanings that can teach us valuable lessons. In Andean Shamanism, for example, hummingbirds encourage us to look beyond our ego's perspective and discover the flower in every situation and person. But what does this truly mean?

Throughout life, we encounter a wide range of experiences, including joys, sorrows, losses, happiness, challenges, and everything in between. As I reflect on a difficult experience I once had, I recall a dear friend of 10 years lashing out at me through an email. This was hard to swallow and shake off, especially coming from someone I cared about. However, the point is that we have the opportunity to find the flower in every event.

Flowers contain nectar, which hummingbirds seek out for sustenance. By embracing the spirit of hummingbird medicine, we can learn to focus on finding the flower, lesson, or takeaway in any situation. It's all too easy to become caught up in righteousness, victimhood, or drama, losing sight of the flower right before us.

Hummingbird medicine represents true leadership. As leaders, we must find the flower and extract the nectar to create something new and vibrant from our experiences. This requires us to dive deep, widen our perspective, and build anew. By looking past others' costumes, masks, egos, and personalities, we can discover the beauty in every situation, which ultimately alleviates our hearts and allows them to expand.

While this practice can be challenging and even difficult, I invite you to incorporate hummingbird medicine into your life. Seek the flower or beauty in every situation or person, and find a way to connect with a more inspiring and elevated way of being.