How many things are in our world that we never notice? How many times are we seen even though we think we are invisible, or hidden, or simply quiet and still?
This is a big world, and we grow into our human perspective, seeing the vastness of our world even though we can never really have a clear perspective of how big it really is. Sometimes we are in our own “world”, and feel on top of it all. Sometimes we see ourselves as only one of many, a speck in the universe, and wonder about our value, and how much or how little we make in our contribution.
When we look at something as small as the hummingbird it may appear that they are even smaller and more insignificant than we are even in our lowest times. The key is our perspective.
As I began my walk today I looked up at a small tree at the entrance of the walking trail. There he was, resting on the highest branch in the same place I had seen him a few days ago. I had to focus to see him, the small figure could have been a dried leaf or the remains of a broken branch.
This hummingbird sat there, observing his world. The key to a keen perspective is to position yourself in a way that gives you clear vision, yet still be a part of the action. He watched without concern, and was still on his perch on my return an hour later, though he likely made numerous trips to the feeders during my absence.
The key to a keen perspective is to recognize our own value, and center ourselves within our own world. We may be small in terms of the universe, but we are very significant to those around us, and are of great importance to the one person who depends on us the most. One guess who that person might be.
Author Estee Taschereau, Hummingbird Shaman, offers techniques and tools for finding clarity in ourselves and recognizing our own abilities. These tools can be found in her new book, Being Here Now, available in paperback and ebook formats.
