Weekly Spirit Animal Wisdom: Embrace the Joyful Energy of the Hummingbird
Weekly Spirit Animal Wisdom Series: Embrace the Energy of Nature’s Guides
A power animal and a spirit animal both offer unique forms of guidance, but they serve different purposes. A power animal is often seen as a personal ally or guide that provides strength, support, and insight during specific life challenges or journeys.
In contrast, connecting with a spirit animal involves establishing a deeper, more symbolic relationship with the essence or energy of the animal, which offers broader spiritual lessons and insights.
The "Weekly Spirit Animal Wisdom" series focuses on helping you connect with the spirit of an animal to explore its symbolic meanings and teachings, rather than identifying a personal power animal.
In this series I will focus on a new spirit animal each week. In short, they share their energetic characteristics with you to help support you on your spiritual journey. This week our focus is on the hummingbird.
An example of how they may support your journey is that they are joyful. This joyful energy is part of the energy they offer to you. So, you might find that you are feeling joyful or playful when they are contributing to your energetic state.
There are many ways that an animal can be an ally to you. For the purpose of this article, let’s keep it more on the simple side of things. At the end of this post you find an mini exercise that may also help you to connect.
Lastly, be mindful of situations that remind you of your spirit animal throughout your day. When you are aware of their presence, pause and silently take a moment to thank them for their presence and support. If you want to go a little deeper with your thankfulness, you could eat the food they eat. So, for this week, you can honor the hummingbird by having a little honey or syrup. I hope that little bit of background information helps to support you in building your connection with your animal alliance relationship.
Hummingbirds
In animal medicine, the hummingbird holds rich symbolism and carries profound messages. Hummingbirds are often seen as symbols of joy, beauty, resilience, and adaptability.
Here are some key meanings associated with the hummingbird:
Joy and Beauty
Joyfulness: Hummingbirds are known for their vibrant energy and playful behavior. They remind you to find joy in the little things and to appreciate the beauty in life.
Positivity: Their presence encourages a positive outlook and the ability to see the beauty in even the smallest aspects of your day.
Resilience and Adaptability
Resilience: Despite their small size, hummingbirds are incredibly resilient and determined. They symbolize the strength to overcome obstacles and the ability to keep going despite challenges.
Adaptability: Hummingbirds can quickly adapt to changes and navigate through difficult situations with ease, teaching you to be flexible and adaptable in your own life.
Love and Harmony
Love: These tiny birds are often associated with love and attraction. They remind you to open your heart to love and to cultivate harmonious relationships.
Harmony: Their graceful flight and ability to hover symbolize balance and harmony, both within oneself and in relationships with others.
Energy and Vitality
Energy: Hummingbirds have incredibly high energy levels and rapid wing movements. They encourage you to harness your energy and direct it towards positive and meaningful activities.
Vitality: Their vibrant presence signifies vitality and the importance of maintaining your health and well-being.
Spiritual Connection
Transcendence: Hummingbirds are often seen as messengers between the physical and spiritual worlds. They remind you to stay connected to your spiritual path and to seek higher wisdom.
Lightness of Being: Their ability to hover and move swiftly symbolizes the importance of lightening your load and letting go of burdens that weigh you down.
Presence and Awareness
Mindfulness: Hummingbirds encourage you to be present and fully engaged in the moment. They remind you to savor the present and be mindful of the beauty around you.
Awareness: Their keen awareness of their surroundings teaches you to stay alert and to trust your intuition.
Before beginning the exercise below, listen to the audio clip of a hummingbird singing.
Join me in a mini meditation to connect with the energy of hummingbirds. An easy simple way to create a spirit animal alliance.
Below you will find the guided meditation. It will guide through; How to get you grounded, Expand your spirit energy, Clear your body's energy, Connect with the spirit of the hummingbird, and Discover a spiritual touch point that you can return to in a time of need.
This meditation will have you feeling deeply relaxed and your spirit elevated.
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After this mini meditation, journal the information you receive, include any sounds, colors, or drawings that help to support your connection.
In summary, the hummingbird in animal medicine teaches powerful lessons about joy, resilience, love, energy, and spiritual connection. It encourages you to embrace positivity, adapt to change, and stay connected to the beauty and joy in life. Check back each week for a new spirit animal or subscribe to have it delivered to your inbox.
Thank you for joining me on your spiritual self care journey.
Peace and Blessings,
♥️ Skye
