As I stood out on my back step this morning I asked Mother Earth & Spirit to speak to me this day and asked for a sign as to what I need to dwell on this day, and what I needed to apply to my life.

I looked up and on a branch near my head sat a hummingbird on a little limb just looking at me. I then realized that He was my message bearer today: Thank you Mother Earth, and Spirit, and little hummingbird,for such a quick response.

The last few days have been hard on me physically. Last night specifically. I had a major flare up of my Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. The pain and stiffness was terrible. Of course I let it get me down, depressed over how this pain takes control over my life and well being. My husband was a true loving soul that gave me such TLC last night and helped me not to get overwhelmed in my self pity.

I am not a very 'religious' person, and finding a spiritual path, that nurtures my body and soul has been the foremost on my journey thus far. Try as I might, I have dug deep into Christianity many times over the years, trying to make it my path, and try as I have, it never satisfies the longing in my soul for that inner connection, reading the bible as much as I have, I know that the words are just that, words, and one needs the  help of Spirit to make those words mean something more than it does in the letter. Those pages don't give up it's secrets without a total dedication to the God of that book, that it  requires of one. May be I have just not been 'that' dedicated, although at the time I thought I was.

But on the other hand when I seek guidance and love and reassurances from Mother Earth, And Spirit her messages have always been just right and Her responses quick and when they are needed.This path of Wicca, Witchcraft, paganism, nature spirituality have always , and I mean ALWAYS have given me the gentle nudges, and messages I have needed, in a timely manner, NEVER has Mother Earth and Father Sky, Grandmother Moon, and Grandfather Sun, ever let me down, a well placed rainbow here when I needed an answer, an Owl there,An Eagle here, an Heron there, a Snake here, a Humming bird here, they have all come bearing their messages from SPIRIT when I needed them most.Each time the messages have been exactly what they should have been for the situation I was in...................I am amazed , humbled, and happy, and full of joy, to know that truly I am never alone, and that Great Spirit is always mindful of our needs.

May I be able to take the Hummingbirds message for me this day! For I truly desire Joy to return in my life, I need healing, persistance in seeking the path of Wholeness and Health, I need renewed Vitality back into my life. May the Hummers essense help me to find the peace I need. I find it interesting that the symbol is an infinity sign, the number 8 which is mine birth number!

THANK YOU.

BLESSED BE.

The Hummingbird animal totem is a messenger of hope and jubilation.

Hummingbirds are signs of:

• energy
• vitality
• joy
• renewal
• sincerity
• healing
• persistence
• peace
• infinity
• agility
• playfulness
• loyalty
• affection

It is not commonly known that the fluttering wings of the hummingbird move in the pattern of an infinity symbol - further solidifying their symbolism of eternity, continuity, and infinity.

By observing the Hummingbird, we see they are seemingly tireless. Always actively seeking the sweetest nectar, they remind us to forever seek out the good in life and the beauty in each day.

Amazing migrators, some Hummingbirds are known to wing their way as far as 2000 miles to reach their destination. This quality reminds us to be persistent in the persuit of our dreams, and adopt the tenacity of the Hummingbird in our lives.

The most profound questions the Hummingbird asks is:

• "Where is your joy?"
• "Is your happiness found within, or do you seek it externally?"
• "What is the source of your joy?"
• "What must you do to increase your joy?"

The Hummingbird animal totem most important message to you is:
"The sweetest nectar is within!"

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