A little older, G-d hopes a little wiser, and at a minimum, with substantially shorter hair. He's now sleeping in his crate in the laundry room and barking a whole lot less. It will take a little while for him to readjust but I am committed to showing him who's boss this time, because he really is a sweet dog and Lauren loves him (the trainer did tell us that she's been training dogs since she was 16, and he is one of the top 3 most difficult dogs she's ever trained - go figure).
But during this particularly cold winter season, Moj isn't the only one seeking the warmth of our home.
Look what we found being constructed in the same spot as last year.
No eggs yet, we're simply too far from spring, but I like that we have a mama or daddy hummingbird that plans ahead, especially when it comes to providing safety and security for their offspring (although, please, why do they always choose the flimsiest branch possible that juts out into the driveway? Backing out of my porte cachere is difficult enough without having to worry about taking out some baby birds).
We've never seen hummingbirds around here this early in the year, especially not building nests, so of course I immediately sought out their symbolism:
The hummingbird symbolizes many different concepts. Because of its speed, the hummingbird is known as a messenger and stopper of time. It is also a symbol of love, joy, and beauty. The hummingbird is also able to fly backwards, teaching us that we can look back on our past. But, this bird also teaches that we must not dwell on our past; we need to move forward. When the hummingbird hovers over flowers while drinking nectar, we learn that we should savour each moment, and appreciate the things we love.
The hummingbird has powerful spiritual significance. In the Andes of South America the hummingbird is a symbol of resurrection. It seems to die on cold nights, but comes back to life again at sunrise.
Hummingbird is the creature that opens the heart. When the hurt that caused us to close our hearts gets a chance to heal, our hearts are free to open again.
With hummingbird consciousness, we learn the truth of beauty. Our life becomes a wonderland of delights in flowers, aromas and tastes. We laugh and enjoy creation, we appreciate the magic of the present moment, and the magic of being alive.
Hummingbirds teach us fierce independence. They teach us to fight in a way where no one gets hurt. They teach us courage. Having the courage to refrain from creating new trauma by communicating non-violently toward ourselves and others is an important part of healing. Recovering lost parts of ourselves enables us to become healthily independent.
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 pursuit of our dreams, and adopt the tenacity of the Hummingbird in our lives.
Tiny but powerful creatures, those hummingbirds. More than happy to have 'em keep us company for a while.
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