Hummingbird Shaman

For those who do not know, I have another blog that follows a very different focus from Hummingbird Shaman. Each day I write a universally inspired or channeled message reflective of the messages contained in the ancient Mayan Tzolkin Calendar.

While there is a world of difference between Mayan glyphs and totem spirits they are more alike than first appears. Both lead us in the same direction, to recognize our own spiritual nature and take yet another step into realizing our spirit in the body.

Those steps come one at a time, giving us a chance to renew our consciousness with every breath we take.

This morning my first act to complete was my posting for today in the Mayan Daily Insights. I walk into this task with trepidation (what a word, thank you for giving me a chance to finally use it in a post). I will admit, for someone who speaks so strongly of faith, spiritual guidance, and signs I do have my own bumps in the road.

The very best way to move beyond our fears is to face them, and see them not for the mask that they wear, but for their lack of continuity. Writing the Mayan Daily Insights is a tremendous healing for me because I cannot write about these messages until I face them in myself. My mission is to share with others these insights for their own awakening.

Every blink of an eye can be an awakening.

I find myself facing a crossroad. An opportunity has opened up for me to attend a conference that can help me launch my first book, ready for publication, and finance many more writing projects. The costs for the conference must be covered, and I know the only way this can happen is through some sort of sponsorship or gift. I cannot see where this will come from.

The best I can do for the moment is live in the direction I want to travel, so I am writing my postings in advance so I can attend the conference. Sunday’s post done, I move on to Monday, the day of “Two Oc”. In the Mayan calendar Oc is all about relationships, with the most important relationships being the ones that exist solely within ourselves.

As I type the message I resisted to see in myself, I used the insights as an opportunity to release those old concepts that held me back. I glanced up to look out the window. Amidst all the foliage of my tattered flowering vine that drapes one side of my patio window, I saw a little form resting on a loop of vine that formed what looked a lot like a swing.

The hummingbird was making his appearance, not in his usual butterfly bush location. No, had he landed in his usual spot he would not be seen. Today, for the first time, he’s out on the vine, blending in as he needs to yet standing out through his inspirational presence.

He came to visit long enough support the message of Oc, and to remind me that its all relational. We have the most incredible relationship based experience here on earth, not just the physical aspect but the spiritual guidance and support as well. We can build our relationship with the universe, on a one-to-one, moment to moment basis. Or, we can build our relationship with the void, the darkness, or the lack that exists when we see anything as being “outside ourselves”.

The message did not come in words, but within the presence of the entire universe within that tiny little body. No trumpets sounding. No flags waving. Presence is the loudest silence we will ever know.

What a day this has turned out to be, and it’s not even noon.

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I admit it, I’ve not posted as often lately in the Hummingbird Shaman.  It is not for lack of love for the bold yet tiny flying wonders that have become a part of my life.  I have simply not been in my home territory enough to enjoy a long walk at the off leash park, one of our rendezvous points.  “A poor excuse”, states my little guardians.  I turn my head, and roll my eyes, but I know they are right.

I manage a couple of days at home, but the majority of time was in preparation for the upcoming Healing Drum Retreat in Yelm, Washington.  Kaye, the co-organizer of this event, and I teamed up for a few days to pick up the hides for the drum making class, and spend some time together to discuss the teachings and activities that make this a fulfilling, healing event.

This morning we reconvened in my living room for coffee, breakfast and discussion of our hand-outs.  I suddenly felt a diversion, and turned toward the window.  “He just swooped and buzzed”, said Kaye.  She knew exactly why I was looking out the window.  “I’m sorry, I need to find out what this is all about”, I shared with her, and I opened the door.  Though the skies were modestly blue it was cold, with warnings of snow.  I pushed open the storm door, and heard a loud, persistent voice.  “Can you hear him?”, I asked Kaye.  She smiled.  I looked toward the trees, and saw the biggest of the male hummingbirds perched on the electrical wires.  He stared at me with conviction, and spoke loudly.  Unfortunately with the clutter of our prep work in my mind I found it difficult to understand his message, other than the obvious.  “Fill the feeders”, he said.  I had just changed the tubes, but they can empty them in less than a day.

When I checked the feeder I was not surprised, they were empty, and the large (less visited) purple feeder was not in the best condition.  It is important to keep their feeders clean.  Do not use bleach, nor dishwasher soap, in fact soap is not the best choice.  I like vinegar soaks, or H2O2, or MMS to purify my feeders.  At the least a good soak in hot water.  I replaced the tubes, and refilled the larger less-than-favored feeder as well.

When they speak to me I feel saddened if I am too caught up in my ever-spinning world to listen.  I knew there was a wonderful message to be heard, it just took a little time for me to create enough free space in my day to hear it.  Kaye and I had to leave, traveling from my home base to the First Nation gathering in Tacoma, Washington.

By the time I was back at my southern home away from home it was after midnight, and the roads were icy.  I thought our departure from First Nation would be the normal time, but this was a special month, celebrating their fourth anniversary.  We enjoyed the evening, and I had opportunity to introduce Kaye to many of the wonderful people I had met since our friend Billy invited me to join this community.  We celebrated the return of one of the founders of First Nation, home for at least a short visit before returning for his ministerial duties in Iraq.

God speed and God bless you Mike for your service and support.  The many young souls who find themselves in deployment have many basic needs provided to them, but many items we take for granted are unavailable or too expensive for these guardians of our freedom.   Many receive packages from home, but many do not.

My contributions, as simple as it seems, was suggested by my shaman friend, Billy.   He asked me for a few of the four leaf clovers to give to Mike to distribute in his troop.  I opened the box I had, containing about 30 at the time, and told him he could gift them all to the soldiers.  In all, over 50  four-leaf clovers were gifted last year.  When I spoke to Mike he shared that most of the recipients were the Irish soldiers, and they appreciated the gifting.

A few days later I found the first of the four leaf clovers for this year.  It was a pleasant surprise.  I look forward to finding many more and sending them to Mike for distribution, and with spring arrives so will the outburst of growth that will provide a new crop.   My favorite hummingbird was there that day to greet me as well, making it a wonderful day.  As he sat on a branch overlooking the large field below his stance was majestic.  Even the smallest of birds has a role in life, and for each of us our role in life is sacred.  Treat it as such, with humility, and a world of magic will open for you.

Greetings to all, and welcome to Hummingbird Shaman. I have created this site under inspiration generated by a small group I have encountered. They are not small in number, but in size. Move too quickly and they will not be seen. Slow down and listen and they will speak.

Allow me to share some background on these ongoing encounters. There is a park where I often walk my dogs, or they walk me. It’s a mutual health maintenance venture. I rediscovered this park in 2007, and since have increased my visits from monthly, to weekly, and now almost daily, sometimes twice in the same day.

This park has a history, as most urban and suburban areas do. This had been a military site, a missile base, and many of the now grassy areas had once been large concrete slabs. Next door to this site is a landfill. When I first visited the park I chose to park next to the walkway that borders the landfill. You cannot tell this visually, but every time I walked by the land would cry out in agony. I spoke to the spirits, and the earth, and did what I could to bring comfort to this aching patch of our planet. As I often do I underestimated the power of my greeting, my recognition of nature, and the changes that can be inspired by the actions of one gentle soul.

Through this blog I honor one of our spirit guides, the hummingbird. My next post will describe my encounters. Take it as you may, what more can you do? For some this will be an adventure of the imagination. For others this will be recognition of spirit, of the re-awakening of our true nature. The earth has spoken, and awakened in me the Hummingbird Shaman that I am. I have accepted my role, taking part in the healing of our planet, and accept those who aid me in this journey, by form of human, animal, fowl, or spirit.

Estee Taschereau is founder of RadiantJourney.com. She is also a Success Coach and Intuitive Consultant with over 25 years experience in private sessions and teaching of both professional and personal Life Optimization and Self Awareness Skills. Her enthusiasm and compassion team well with her clarity and ability bring resolution to unresolved issues. Sessions focus on uncovering life diversions and bringing you back to your place of personal empowerment.