A small brightly coloured bird, with a long thin beak whose winds can move very fast thus making a humming noise. But what is so special about this bird? Well for some people, sighting of the brilliant jewel coloured bird holds a special meaning.
Sighting of a hummingbird signifies the end of the challenging times and beginning of the healing process. These tiny little birds are also the inspiring sign of hope and good luck. Hummingbirds also holds spiritual significance i.e, sighting of a hummingbird indicates that the soul of your loved one is near you.
Hummingbirds are the symbols of positive hope and good omens. They comes in vibrant array of jewel like colours which is why they are also the symbol of vibrancy and variety. The birds reminds us to welcome diversity in our life.Hummingbirds teaches us that if you ever feel stuck in some ways or you don’t have the answers to the question – do something different rather than pestering around the question. In addition to being the symbol of positivity, hummingbirds are also the symbol of health, healing and vitality.
Hummingbirds are truly wonderful creatures. They have proved that you can be tiny or feel insignificant at times but as long as you can make a big impact, none of those things will matter. Hummingbirds are charming and this cute and sophisticated creature have inspired poets, artists and storytellers throughout the ages.
If you’re still wondering about the significance of hummingbirds, here are some quotes that will surely brighten up your day with hope and positivity
1. “Quick as a hummingbird…she darts so eagerly, swiftly, sweetly dipping into the flowers of my heart.” – James Oppenheim
Hummingbirds are very speedy birds. There heart can beat over 1200 times per minute and can inhale and exhale 250 breaths per minute. They can be tiny in size but at least you cannot underestimate their speed. If someone candart your heart eagerly and swiftly then that person is definitely the hummingbird in your life.
2. “I’d like to be like a hummingbird. You see them every now and then. You don’t see them everywhere.” -Shailene Woodley
Hummingbirds roam freely from one place to another but why is that you don’t get to see them everywhere? Because you’re meant to see them when you’re ready to heal your wounds. Nature’s another beautiful gift, hummingbirds are the symbol of healing. They signify that your worst times are over. So if you ever get a chance to see that bird, remember a new chapter, filled with positivity is about to start in your life.
3. “But we should always feel like the hummingbird. I may feel insignificant, but I don’t want to be like the other animals watching the planet go down the drain. I’ll be a hummingbird, I’ll do the best I can.”-Wangari Maathai
Hummingbirds are tiny little creatures but that doesn’t stop them from creating an impact into this world. It’s okay and quite natural to feel insignificant sometimes but that shouldn’t come as a hindrance between you and your growth. If you can make an impact into this world, then your size will never matter. You shouldn’t give the authority to anyone to make you feel powerless. Do what you love and try to the best at that.
4. “Fashion is so rich and it is an amazing occupation because we can draw on so many different sources of inspiration- just as a hummingbird feeds on a multitude of flowers.” -Dries Van Noten
Hummingbirds doesn’t depends on one particular flower. They feed on the nectar of flowers and in return, pollinates more and more flowers. Hummingbirds reminds us the importance of diversity. It teaches us to honour the richness of the variety. Instead of being dependent on one particular source, try to take inspiration from different varieties. Understanding different varieties will enhance your knowledge.
5. “Some of my old memories feel trapped in amber in my brain, lucid and burning, while others are like the wing beat of a hummingbird, an intangible, ephemeral blur.” -Mira Bartok, ‘The Memory Palace’
Hummingbirds flaps their wings so swiftly that you could hear the sound of ‘humm’ and the flapping wings are not visible to the naked eyes. Memories constitute an important part in each person’s life. Some of them are vivid and crystal clear like water. You can remember the minute details aboutit.On the other hand, some of them are blurred like the flapping winds of the hummingbird. Every time you try to remember about them, the only thing that flashes in front of your mind is blur.
6. “She spoke quickly, her tongue feeling like a hummingbird’s wing; she was so afraid of boring him if she took too long.” – Shannon Hale
We have already discussed about the speed of hummingbirds. They flap their wings so fast that they can produce the sound of ‘humm’. Their speed needs no introduction. The flapping wings of the hummingbirds cannot be seen by our naked eyes. Talking like a hummingbird signifies talking very swiftly without taking a break to relax the muscles. If you ask me, that is a really bad habit. Conversations are meant to be slow so that you could enjoy the company of the significant other while understanding the meaning of each and every sentence. Talking without taking a break surely puts you under a negative impression.
7. “The hummingbird realized that this was a psychological tightrope that he had to navigate carefully, so he did it sideways because this was the only way he could move when perched.” – J. S. Mason
To the addition of moving swiftly, hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly upwards, backwards and even sideways in the mid-air. Their size doesn’t justify the impossible capabilities of the bird. In this case, being tiny in size acts as an important advantage for them. Learn this lesson – never underestimate someone on the basis of their height.
8. “Spread your wings, let your spirit soar.” – Unknown
Don’t stay inside the cage for your entire life. The cage doesn’t justify the beauty that the outside world holds for us. The cage is a prison that is holding your down and is enslavingyou. It’s your life and you have the authority to decide what’s best for you. Do not let someone take this authority away from you. Take that step and come out from the cage. It all comes down to one step. That one step might look scary but it is worth everything in your life. Once you step out from the cage you’ll realise how beautiful life can be. As you step out, spread your wings and let your spirit soar up high in the sky just like the hummingbird.
9. “He has the attention span of a hummingbird.”- Christopher Moore
Being of a tiny size hummingbirds are capable enough to complete the impossible tasks but are not famous regarding their patience. Hummingbirds cannot stick to one particular flower and moves from one flower to another very swiftly as well. If you have the attention span of a hummingbird then you must be prepared to face some difficulties in your life. In life patience is the key, so be patient and don’t adapt the attention span of a hummingbird.
10. “I had the metabolism of a hummingbird on crack.”- Ilona Andrews
When food is not available, a hummingbird can slow their metabolisms and enter a hibernating, deep-sleep state. When a high-energy person who thrives on continuous going without taking a break, the hummingbird spirit reminds you to give yourself some down time.Rest and relaxation are essential for keeping yourself healthy – mentally, emotionally, and physically. Remember to take the time to recharge so you can primed to accomplish your dreams. Working on continuously is good but that doesn’t mean for you to deprive your body from taking a small break.
11. “Hummingbird stay for a fractional sharp sweetness, and’s gone, can’t take more than that.”– Denise Levertov
As discussed earlier, hummingbirds cannot stay at a particular place for a very long time. They tend to move from one place to another very swiftly. At one moment you might spot a hummingbird but at the moment of a blink, they disappear. Those tiny little birds with their tinny little wings are surely move from one place to another within a fraction of second.
12. “Hummingbird is the spirit of pure joy! She is the messenger of beauty and wonder, and she reminds us to taste the sweet nectar of life.” – Unknown
Hummingbirds are the symbol of joy, hope and every possible positive thought in this world. She is the messenger of beauty and positivity. Whenever you spot a hummingbird, at the moment you realise that now you’re going to be blessed with positive energy. Those birds are the symbol of healing and happiness. They are also the messenger who carries the message from the soul of your departed loved ones. They’re truly the epitome of happiness and prosperity.