By Hummingbird Shaman, on May 3rd, 2010%
Raccoons are smart, figuring out how to open containers and get what they want. Raccoons are known for cleaning their food. When we look at these traits, and hold this mirror to ourselves, what do we see within our own world that carries raccoon qualities? . . . → Read More: The Crafty Raccoon Totem
By Hummingbird Shaman, on January 20th, 2010%
As I type I catch glimmers of movement out the corner of my eye. A hummingbird rests at the feeder, head darting back and forth before drinking any nectar. Suddenly another approaches, and its clear to see that an intruder had been discovered. Off they fly, the territory once more secured. . . . → Read More: Early Spring-Like Behavior
By Hummingbird Shaman, on January 4th, 2010%
Raptors are honored in the native cultures and the world of shamanism. The attributes of these magestic birds are encouraged as virtues to emulate. The most common perspective is the strength of these birds. . . . → Read More: Raptors and Shamanism
By Hummingbird Shaman, on April 27th, 2009%
With a shift in my schedule I decided to relocate for a week or so to the desert. The intent centered around letting go of the alluring draw of my surroundings as an excuse to put aside the writing of my storybook on the Mayan Tzolkin spiritual life cycle.
During my time in these dry desert . . . → Read More: Puma, Cougar, Shadow Cat across my path
By Hummingbird Shaman, on March 20th, 2009%
As I prepared for the Healing Drum Retreat, the hummingbird totem perched in the nearby cherry tree, watching and waiting for my greeting. “Hello gentle spirit”, I spiritually shared. “Give them my love”, she returned, with a warming breeze that touched my soul. . . . → Read More: Be Gentle with your Heart
By Hummingbird Shaman, on April 12th, 2008%
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 . . . → Read More: Hummingbird Shaman: Beginnings