Lexicon of spirit animals: hummingbird

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Mode of life:

Hummingbirds live across the entire American continent, from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego. There are roughly 330 species, the scientific latin names of which hint at this animal's bright radiance: "Stellula calliope"(starry elf),"Heliodoxa"(brilliant),"Heliangelus"(sun angel) are but a few examples. Hummingbirds are one of the most remarkable birds existing, capable of extraordinary performance despite being barely bigger than a dragonfly and weighing only 3-15 grams. Most striking is the hummingbird's colorfully shimmering plumage which depending on light incidence and intensity scintillates in several hues when whirring. Generally, females have a less colorful plumage for the sake of camouflage particularly in terms of maternity care. The hummingbird is the only bird species capable of flying forwards, backwards, sidewards, upwards and downwards, yet most sui generis is its hovering flight that allows it to collect nectar from hanging flowers; while doing so the hummingbird almost seems to stand still, with the wings appearing like a recumbent eight. In truth however, its wings are flapping so quickly that very movement escapes the human eye. With 80 flaps per second in the average flight mode and up to 200 flaps per second during its mating flight, the hummingbird has the higest flap frequency in the bird kingdom. More so, they can cover up to 800 kilometers without interruption. Another trait is the hummingbird's curved beak which is actually merely serving as a protective sheath for the tongue; an anatomic peculiarity tailored to the pollution of specific flowers. Since hummingbirds' beaks vary greatly there is very low conspecific competition. They are very clean animals which use fine material such as cobwebs, plant fibres and moss to build their nests, while flower nectar, flesh of fruit, small insects and water are their main nutritional sources. Lifespan ranges from 3-5 years.


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Spiritually light aspects:

Connecting with the hummingbird elevates our Heart frequency and spirit of Oneness. When hummingbirds leave their biotope this is always a sign of disharmony and disbalance in the local ecosystem, because they are very susceptible to vibrational disturbances. Finetuning our Heart frequency with the hummingbird's help will enhance our inner compass with the ability to preemptively sense low energy fields so that we can consciously avoid unhealthy environments that drain our vitality. Concurrently, we will feel vibrational matches, which might be a person, a place or an idea, more effortlessly and simply know that "this is it". The ample diversity of beak shapes exactly tailored to specific flowers exhibits how everyone has their unique talents and gifts, all of which are equally valuable and needed. All is perfectly set in place and aligned with a higher Universal order. As a bird that creates the infinity symbol during its hovering flight, the hummingbird exemplifies that every tiniest microcosm is whole and contains infinite creative potential. Smallest details and deeds can beget biggest joy and magic.


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Spiritually darks aspects:

Hummingbirds stand for restlessness and gullibility. Among all birds, hummingbird species are known for covering the farthest travel distances, and with their record average flap frequency of 80 per second they rightfully deserve the title of being workaholic fidgeters. People with the hummingbird as their spirit animal are often driven by a perfectionism that quickly escalates into permanent stress combined with an inability to properly handle very same. Sitting still sounds like an outlandish concept to them and whir is the norm. If not physically then mentally. Additionally, hummingbirds can be naiv to an extend that they even deny to face truth when there is no doubt left, not due to emotional escapism but an utter disbelief in duality sometimes entailing unnoticed exploitation. Although the hummingbird's unwavering sense of Oneness is honorable, some discernment can never be wrong.


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Much Love and Light,

Alex

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Wonderful contribution by you, alexaventuria :D. I find it great and fascinating how you always design your contributions, first Mode of life, then Spiritually light aspects and Spiritually darks aspects :D. With humans it is the other way round, the women are dazzling colourful and the men are rather withdrawn. Haha, how would everything be if it were like with hummingbirds?

Thanks for the kind words. I feel that some basic framework in my content increases the longevity and readability of my content (or content in general) so that they have a timeless character making people potentially want to read it even after months or years again.

Indeed an interesting idea if it was like with hummingbirds. Perhaps greater collective equilibrium of male and female aspects in each.. ;)

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