Hummingbird Shaman - Symbols of Divine Presence » The Healing Drum http://hummingbirdshaman.com The Symbolic Nature of Hummingbirds as a Message of Self Presence and the Empowerment of the Creator - Learning how to Walk With Wings Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:04:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Be Gentle with your Heart http://hummingbirdshaman.com/2009/03/20/be-gentle-with-your-heart/ http://hummingbirdshaman.com/2009/03/20/be-gentle-with-your-heart/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:30:53 +0000 Hummingbird Shaman http://hummingbirdshaman.com/?p=220 . . . → Continue Reading: Be Gentle with your Heart]]> This morning I prepared myself for this weekend’s event, the Healing Drum Retreat. I finished packing my notes, drums, and personal items, and placed them by the door. This morning passed quickly. With a million things I could do, and only a handful of should do, I opted for the lighter path.

“Lunch would be good”, I reminded myself, and decided to bring the remaining homemade soup along with me to share with Kaye, my healing drum retreat co-organizer. We will have a little work ahead of us preparing for tonight’s drum making class.

While my soup was heating I loaded my car. I’m a little more organized this trip, packing by room instead of a mish-mash stuffed in the back. As I brought bags and boxes to the car I heard the chirping of the chickadees and sparrows. “Feed us before you go”. That message was clearly stated. There was another familiar voice in the vicinity as well. I looked around but did not see her yet. Then as I locked the car (city girl that I am) and returned to the house I saw her, my little hummingbird friend that so often greets me at my office window.

“Say hello to everyone for me”, she shared, “Give them my love”. The love that radiates from a hummingbird is amazingly clear and nourishing to the soul. “Of course I will”, I returned. Then she continued on, sharing images and thoughts with me. “Let them know: Be gentle in your quest”, she offered, “The doorway opens so easily, you never have to force it”. I thought about those times I have stepped forward to glide quickly through a door only to find resistance, but the door could be so easily opened if only I stopped and pulled it toward me. Ah, a wonderful lesson came from this little bird in a simple note.

Sometimes we push away the things we don’t understand, or the parts of us that feel bigger than we perceive our spirit to be. There is grace in drawing closer those parts of us, embracing each moment of our lives. As we do so we have opportunity to find whatever is contained in that challenge. It could be a special part of us that is swirled within the chaos. We never want to throw away a part of us. What we seek is a clearer perspective and an accepting light. Be gentle with your heart, for your heart is your greatest ally.

Estee Taschereau is a clairvoyant counselor and consultant providing live, private sessions via phone. Each session brings insights with the gentle tone of the hummingbird shaman.

]]> http://hummingbirdshaman.com/2009/03/20/be-gentle-with-your-heart/feed/ 4 When You Need it the Most, Who Stands With You? http://hummingbirdshaman.com/2008/09/28/when-you-need-it-the-most-who-stands-with-you/ http://hummingbirdshaman.com/2008/09/28/when-you-need-it-the-most-who-stands-with-you/#comments Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:10:47 +0000 Hummingbird Shaman http://hummingbirdshaman.com/?p=123 Last weekend we completed the third Healing Drum Retreat in Yelm, Washington.  It was an incredible weekend, with an amazing EFT class, drumming, drum making, medicine bag making, equinox meditation, herb information, and so much more.

This time I allowed myself all of Friday morning to take care of small, non-critical tasks before my drive to the . . . → Continue Reading: When You Need it the Most, Who Stands With You?]]> Last weekend we completed the third Healing Drum Retreat in Yelm, Washington.  It was an incredible weekend, with an amazing EFT class, drumming, drum making, medicine bag making, equinox meditation, herb information, and so much more.

This time I allowed myself all of Friday morning to take care of small, non-critical tasks before my drive to the retreat center.  One of those tasks was refilling the small hummingbird feeders.

One of the favorites is attached to my office window.  This feeder has small tubes that are quickly emptied by the visiting hummingbirds.  I exchanged the empty tubes for fresh ones, and as I turned to walk back to the house I whistled to announce the new supply of nectar.

Within two or three footsteps I heard a loud chatter behind me.  As I turned I saw a little bird moving from the upper branches of the lilacs downward toward the typical perching place.  The chatter continued, fast and furious.  I listened silently.  Just as a person sometimes expresses themselves with great vigor, then calm down once they had made their point, this little bird soon slowed in its chattering expression to the point of silence as well.  He just talked himself out.  Then, as if embarrassed by his amusing exuberant behavior, he turned and flew away.

Later that morning as I finished packing my car I heard him again, chattering loudly from his safe haven in the lilacs.  They all make a point of getting my attention, usually through the silent network of spirit-to-spirit communication before any physical contact occurs. This delightful spirit in a tiny winged body made it a point to wish me well in the Healing Drum event.

When you need it the most, who stands by you?  Sometimes we see them, sometimes we are focused or consumed by our events so much that we forget to see those who support us in our endeavors.  Whether they come to us winged or walking, we never stand alone.

Estee Taschereau is an intuitive spiritual counselor and teacher in the Pacific Northwest. Informational sessions, or readings, are available by phone.

]]> http://hummingbirdshaman.com/2008/09/28/when-you-need-it-the-most-who-stands-with-you/feed/ 0 Making the Most of the Moment http://hummingbirdshaman.com/2008/09/13/making-the-most-of-the-moment/ http://hummingbirdshaman.com/2008/09/13/making-the-most-of-the-moment/#comments Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:52:21 +0000 Hummingbird Shaman http://hummingbirdshaman.com/?p=118 Yesterday morning I found myself returning to my routine after a few days absence.  As usual, I was making the most of my morning, moving gracefully between writing, breakfast, and tasks around the house. One task that would not wait was refilling the preferred hummingbird feeders in my garden.  One of those feeders is the old . . . → Continue Reading: Making the Most of the Moment]]> Yesterday morning I found myself returning to my routine after a few days absence.  As usual, I was making the most of my morning, moving gracefully between writing, breakfast, and tasks around the house. One task that would not wait was refilling the preferred hummingbird feeders in my garden.  One of those feeders is the old attached to the window of my office.

Later that morning I returned to my desk and glanced at the feeder.  I could tell it’s new content had been discovered, for one side of the feeder was noticeably lower in its level of sugar water.  Just then the little male who frequents this feeder came by for a drink.

He perched and drank deeply.  From out of no where my thought went to him, “you’re going to stay all winter, aren’t you?”  Immediately I felt a wave of energy come toward me, sitting there only a few feet from this feeder and the little hummingbird, and I felt its warmth in my heart.  “Thank you”, and he drank again.  “I am fulfilled, and grateful for this nourishment”, and I knew he was far more in the moment than I.

“You’re welcome”, I conveyed to him.  I knew that this little bird could not associate me in my office with the food in his belly.  But the big spirit knew different, and engorged himself with the moment.  To taste the sweetness of the nectar, to satiate the body and enrich the soul in this experience.  There was far more to be gained than just a quick meal.  He was making the most of the moment, and in this instance, so was I.

Estee Taschereau is a Successful Living Coach and Intuitive Counselor. Private phone appointments are available for informational & self-healing assistance sessions.

The Healing Drum Retreat for the Fall Equinox takes place the weekend of September 19-21, 2008 in Roy, Washington.  Join us for this hummingbird endorsed event!

]]> http://hummingbirdshaman.com/2008/09/13/making-the-most-of-the-moment/feed/ 2 Little Body, Amazing Spirit: You Do Remind Me of Who I Am http://hummingbirdshaman.com/2008/09/09/little-body-amazing-spirit-you-do-remind-me-of-who-i-am/ http://hummingbirdshaman.com/2008/09/09/little-body-amazing-spirit-you-do-remind-me-of-who-i-am/#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:21:23 +0000 Hummingbird Shaman http://hummingbirdshaman.com/?p=111 Hummingbirds are amazing.  As small as they are they are ferocious warriors, willing and able to fight for their territory.  They captivate our soul with the almost hypnotic fluttering of their wings.  Their design is amazing, and they are the only bird capable of flying backward, or stopping instantly.

Yesterday I spent the entire day on the . . . → Continue Reading: Little Body, Amazing Spirit: You Do Remind Me of Who I Am]]> Hummingbirds are amazing.  As small as they are they are ferocious warriors, willing and able to fight for their territory.  They captivate our soul with the almost hypnotic fluttering of their wings.  Their design is amazing, and they are the only bird capable of flying backward, or stopping instantly.

Yesterday I spent the entire day on the computer, writing posts and articles on personal empowerment.  The act of writing, sharing with others, and bringing light to our abilities offers me the chance to strengthen my message in preparation for the upcoming Healing Drum Retreat in Yelm, Washington September 19-21, 2008.

I chose to work in my living room this day.  While the office overlooks the feeder shown in this picture, and presents me with many an opportunity to see the hummingbirds each day, it was feeling more claustrophobic.  Change is good!  From the sofa in my living room I can see out the patio windows, to at least one of the feeders in the back of my house.

I spend entirely too much time working.  Even now I am typing this posting when I should be driving south to drop off flyer’s for the retreat, and visit with friends.  I do what I must do, even beyond my own reason.  As I typed something seemingly relevant an image caught my attention.  From across the the living space, and dining room as well, I could see a little flutter.  How could something so small capture my vision, especially when I am so focused on my actions?  Ah, we all know who it was, and we understand how simple it is to captivate the soul of another.

This little body, and amazing spirit spoke out to me.  “Psst”, and she moved from view.  “Psst”, and she moves back toward the window, looking toward me as though I too was a feeder.  “It’s about time you wake up”.  “Hello little one”, I said, and she shifted up, and back, and turned to fly away.  “You do remind me of who I am, and I thank you for this”.

Estee Taschereau is a Successful Living Coach and Intuitive Counselor. Private phone appointments are available for informational & self-healing assistance sessions.

]]> http://hummingbirdshaman.com/2008/09/09/little-body-amazing-spirit-you-do-remind-me-of-who-i-am/feed/ 0 The Healing Drum Retreat – Sept 2008 http://hummingbirdshaman.com/2008/09/07/the-healing-drum-retreat-sept-2008/ http://hummingbirdshaman.com/2008/09/07/the-healing-drum-retreat-sept-2008/#comments Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:14:09 +0000 Hummingbird Shaman http://hummingbirdshaman.com/?p=107 The next Healing Drum Retreat in Yelm, WA is approaching!  We begin on Friday evening, September 19, with a drum making and moccasin making workshop. This evening event is open to anyone, attendance for the full weekend is not required.  The costs vary depending on the kit you choose, from $115 to $135.  The great part . . . → Continue Reading: The Healing Drum Retreat – Sept 2008]]> The next Healing Drum Retreat in Yelm, WA is approaching!  We begin on Friday evening, September 19, with a drum making and moccasin making workshop. This evening event is open to anyone, attendance for the full weekend is not required.  The costs vary depending on the kit you choose, from $115 to $135.  The great part is that people will be transitioning in to their cabins for the weekend, and everyone will have the opportunity to socialize and see these classes in action!

The rest of the weekend will be filled with workshops, meditations, exercises in transitioning and release, and activities like a dream-catcher making class.  Each participant will have the chance to make their own dreamcatcher and take their creation home. 

This event, for the entire weekend, is only $160.  This price includes meals from saturday morning to sunday lunch, and lodging friday and saturday nights.  What a deal!!  The drum or moccasin kit is extra.  We will have ready-made custom drum beaters available for purchase as well, and a few custom-built, already made drums. 

Of course no Healing Drum event would be complete without drumming!  We will have the ceremonial drum and several drumming and singing sessions led by our Drum Making instructor Kaye Tahwakeena. 

Hummingbird Shaman’s own Intuitive Counselor Estee Taschereau will be leading a dream walk, guided meditations, and will teach tools for self awareness and maintaining your own energy in a busy world.  We’ll have healing demo’s, information about healing herbs, and a powerful group session on creating change in our patterns and thinking.

Registration is still open, you can register by calling the Brighton Creek Conference Center: 360-458-3910.

]]> http://hummingbirdshaman.com/2008/09/07/the-healing-drum-retreat-sept-2008/feed/ 0 The Healing Drum Retreat: June 20-22, 2008 http://hummingbirdshaman.com/2008/06/09/the-healing-drum-retreat-june-20-22-2008/ http://hummingbirdshaman.com/2008/06/09/the-healing-drum-retreat-june-20-22-2008/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:19:35 +0000 Hummingbird Shaman http://hummingbirdshaman.com/?p=64 The Healing Drum Retreat is approaching!  This event is an opportunity to explore spiritual concepts and learn and practice tools for energy healing.  

We open the event Friday evening with a Drum Making Workshop and Medicine Bag Workshop.  These workshops are open to the public, and are optional for those attending the weekend event.  This will be a fun evening . . . → Continue Reading: The Healing Drum Retreat: June 20-22, 2008]]> The Healing Drum Retreat is approaching!  This event is an opportunity to explore spiritual concepts and learn and practice tools for energy healing.  

We open the event Friday evening with a Drum Making Workshop and Medicine Bag Workshop.  These workshops are open to the public, and are optional for those attending the weekend event.  This will be a fun evening for exploration of your own abilities and life focus.

On Saturday we will have workshops on meditation, energy healing techniques and drumming, creating a synergetic experience and healing experience.  Meals and lodging are included for weekend attendance, and lunch is included in the day-pass.  Sunday will continue the healing process, with more drumming and meditations for self awareness and personal growth. 

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]]> http://hummingbirdshaman.com/2008/06/09/the-healing-drum-retreat-june-20-22-2008/feed/ 3 Hide & Seek – Hummingbird Style http://hummingbirdshaman.com/2008/05/16/hide-seek-hummingbird-style/ http://hummingbirdshaman.com/2008/05/16/hide-seek-hummingbird-style/#comments Fri, 16 May 2008 18:54:27 +0000 Hummingbird Shaman http://hummingbirdshaman.com/?p=45 He sang out to me, and I looked around trying to see where he was calling from. As he rose into the air I could see, he had hidden in the small tree a few feet from me. He flew away, landing high up in a huge tree, barely within sight. “Come back”, I said. “No”, . . . → Continue Reading: Hide & Seek – Hummingbird Style]]> He sang out to me, and I looked around trying to see where he was calling from. As he rose into the air I could see, he had hidden in the small tree a few feet from me. He flew away, landing high up in a huge tree, barely within sight. “Come back”, I said. “No”, he replied, “From here I can see so much, all through the eyes of heaven.” I knew a lesson would follow. “When you rise up to the level of spirit you can see all around you, and revel in its beauty. When you are captivated by the world you see only your own little part, and wonder what you are missing.”

Join us for The Healing Drum Retreat, an event in Yelm, Washington June 20-22, 2008. Weekend passes includes lodging and meals. Day passes include lunch and dinner. Friday evening drum making and medicine bag making is open to everyone, $10 to attend, plus costs for kits. Stories, offerings, safe space for spiritual exploration.

Estee Taschereau is a medical intuitive and clairvoyant counselor and consultant, offering sessions for personal and professional growth toward a healthier self. Sessions can be scheduled through the shopping cart or through the contact form.

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