Recognising and honoring your time of transition dear friend. Hummingbird must be one of your totem animals - continuous joy and delighting in the nectar of life, even when it has to be hard won! Look forward to joining you here when the right moment arrives. x
Thank you, dearest Lizzie. It was a joy to discover the magical qualities of the Hummingbird. It helped me to lift myself up again and return to the light after working through the transition. I can joyfully hover over the next nectar-giving phase keep hovering back again. So looking forward to our catch up and welcoming you here when you are ready. Xx
Was lovely to get your substack email today as I too had missed reading your articles and wisdom. I remember during the first 6 months of the covid lockdowns sitting out in the garden watching the birds first thing in the morning. For the first time I became familiar with the hummingbirds (and other birds) that frequent our garden and I learned to identify them. I watched to see which flowers they enjoyed most and what they all did in the morning. It was so lovely to not have to get up to drive to an office and I cherished those mornings of quiet observation.
I am excited to hear about the work of your father. Sounds very interesting. I too have been pulling back a bit. I have just made a big decision and it was hard to move forward and not procrastinate over it. Felt like I was in a holding pattern for a bit. But I must move forward and finalize my plans but the initial decision has now been made which is a relief.
It is lovely to hear this, Jackeroo, thank you for your kind words. I I missed you too and wanted to make sure I was fully recovered with all my energy and enthusiasm for this next phase. I can see that the lockdown was a revelation for you too. I am so glad you spent time getting to know Nature and feeling so connected. The energy is so beautiful and you can feel your whole being relax into peace as you tune into it. I am glad that you are finalising your plans for the next phase on your journey. I used to give myself a hard time about procrastinating but realised it's always an essential part of the process. We need to give ourselves time to let our ideas cook, as it were, my dearest Mum used to say: 'Put it on the back burner.' When the time is right to go with it and move onto the next phase, we are given signals. Mine was to totally shut down to rest and get rid of 'the voice' that has bullied me about work all my life. When I realised what was happening, I was able to work with it as the transitional experience it was meant to be. I am writing about it and how to recognised and deal with different types of fear. I hope it might be helpful for others when they are feeling overwhelmed. Great to be in touch, all the best with your planning and let's keep each other posted!
Congratulations on this new chapter, and while you were missed, I’m glad you took that time for yourself to recharge. Sending you much love through this beautiful transition ion your writing journey 🙏🏾🤗🩵
Thank you so much, Solarah. I have been keeping up to date with your posts quietly which are always so helpful. It took me a while to realise what was going on. As often happens with these things, I was MADE to stop and do my final clearing. That last bit of programming that I had managed to hide and accommodate so well up until then. The experience has been transformational and I am writing about it to share here. All paths have led to this phase for my friends, family and for the children. It's all wonderful again and sending my love. Xx
This season has been tough, and I’m ready for the levity that Leo season often brings. I am so happy you were able to heal, transmute and get to a higher place. I hope you’re super proud of yourself and all your progress! Much love in this new chapter 🤗🤗😠
It has been tough and I'm ready for the Leo season too! Perfect timing to start this new phase with Dad's work as it's his birthday on 1 August and it's been 25 years since he died. It's time to bring his legacy to the world - and continue to write here as well! I so appreciate your kind words and support, thank you from my heart. Xx
This is exquisite, Sue, just like the Hummingbird. As I'm typing this, I can look out my window at the little red feeder I have for them. They come mostly at dawn and dusk. It's the first time I've had a Hummingbird feeder and they gives me such Joy. I will say hello from Sue across the Pond the next time one comes. When I write about Ayurveda, I always think of Hummingbird as the totem for Vata dosha. Air element...always on the move! Easily burned out. I hope you are well rested. Thx for the beautiful post! XO
Oh my goodness, Barbara, my heart! I am so thrilled and blessed that I came across the meaning and wonder of this beautiful tiny bird when I did. It was timed so perfectly, as these things always are, to lift me and bring back into the light after my time of introspection and healing. It helped to encapsulate my experience and write something meaningful to share with you. I love that you have Hummingbird visitors every day - how magical. Thank you for sharing your story, and for speaking of Ayurveda and Vata dosha which I am now reading about. I have more energy and enthusiasm for my writing than ever before which means I can create so much more. When the fear is gone, the 'work' becomes a joy. It's lovely to be back and I am so glad you are here. Xx
Bless you and thank you for sharing your experience. Once I settled into it, I set to cleaning my entire flat, moving furniture around, growing my Roses and briging myself back to the moment. The hardest part was listening with the voice in my head that was making me feel guilty and making my work feel like a chore. The sudden stop was necessary to realise there was something I needed to spend some time with and sort out. It's lovely of you to say such kind things about my contribution here, and just like the Hummingbird, I think I will hover here a good while longer and savour the nectar of being part of such a beautiful community. Much love. Xx
I was wondering where you'd gone. Glad you've recharged - so essential - and beautiful reminders in this essay. Thank you, Sue. Welcome back.🌿
Thank you, Kathleen, it's been quite a journey and wonderful to feel so full of energy. It's lovely to be back.
Recognising and honoring your time of transition dear friend. Hummingbird must be one of your totem animals - continuous joy and delighting in the nectar of life, even when it has to be hard won! Look forward to joining you here when the right moment arrives. x
Thank you, dearest Lizzie. It was a joy to discover the magical qualities of the Hummingbird. It helped me to lift myself up again and return to the light after working through the transition. I can joyfully hover over the next nectar-giving phase keep hovering back again. So looking forward to our catch up and welcoming you here when you are ready. Xx
Was lovely to get your substack email today as I too had missed reading your articles and wisdom. I remember during the first 6 months of the covid lockdowns sitting out in the garden watching the birds first thing in the morning. For the first time I became familiar with the hummingbirds (and other birds) that frequent our garden and I learned to identify them. I watched to see which flowers they enjoyed most and what they all did in the morning. It was so lovely to not have to get up to drive to an office and I cherished those mornings of quiet observation.
I am excited to hear about the work of your father. Sounds very interesting. I too have been pulling back a bit. I have just made a big decision and it was hard to move forward and not procrastinate over it. Felt like I was in a holding pattern for a bit. But I must move forward and finalize my plans but the initial decision has now been made which is a relief.
It is lovely to hear this, Jackeroo, thank you for your kind words. I I missed you too and wanted to make sure I was fully recovered with all my energy and enthusiasm for this next phase. I can see that the lockdown was a revelation for you too. I am so glad you spent time getting to know Nature and feeling so connected. The energy is so beautiful and you can feel your whole being relax into peace as you tune into it. I am glad that you are finalising your plans for the next phase on your journey. I used to give myself a hard time about procrastinating but realised it's always an essential part of the process. We need to give ourselves time to let our ideas cook, as it were, my dearest Mum used to say: 'Put it on the back burner.' When the time is right to go with it and move onto the next phase, we are given signals. Mine was to totally shut down to rest and get rid of 'the voice' that has bullied me about work all my life. When I realised what was happening, I was able to work with it as the transitional experience it was meant to be. I am writing about it and how to recognised and deal with different types of fear. I hope it might be helpful for others when they are feeling overwhelmed. Great to be in touch, all the best with your planning and let's keep each other posted!
Congratulations on this new chapter, and while you were missed, I’m glad you took that time for yourself to recharge. Sending you much love through this beautiful transition ion your writing journey 🙏🏾🤗🩵
Thank you so much, Solarah. I have been keeping up to date with your posts quietly which are always so helpful. It took me a while to realise what was going on. As often happens with these things, I was MADE to stop and do my final clearing. That last bit of programming that I had managed to hide and accommodate so well up until then. The experience has been transformational and I am writing about it to share here. All paths have led to this phase for my friends, family and for the children. It's all wonderful again and sending my love. Xx
This season has been tough, and I’m ready for the levity that Leo season often brings. I am so happy you were able to heal, transmute and get to a higher place. I hope you’re super proud of yourself and all your progress! Much love in this new chapter 🤗🤗😠
It has been tough and I'm ready for the Leo season too! Perfect timing to start this new phase with Dad's work as it's his birthday on 1 August and it's been 25 years since he died. It's time to bring his legacy to the world - and continue to write here as well! I so appreciate your kind words and support, thank you from my heart. Xx
This is exquisite, Sue, just like the Hummingbird. As I'm typing this, I can look out my window at the little red feeder I have for them. They come mostly at dawn and dusk. It's the first time I've had a Hummingbird feeder and they gives me such Joy. I will say hello from Sue across the Pond the next time one comes. When I write about Ayurveda, I always think of Hummingbird as the totem for Vata dosha. Air element...always on the move! Easily burned out. I hope you are well rested. Thx for the beautiful post! XO
Oh my goodness, Barbara, my heart! I am so thrilled and blessed that I came across the meaning and wonder of this beautiful tiny bird when I did. It was timed so perfectly, as these things always are, to lift me and bring back into the light after my time of introspection and healing. It helped to encapsulate my experience and write something meaningful to share with you. I love that you have Hummingbird visitors every day - how magical. Thank you for sharing your story, and for speaking of Ayurveda and Vata dosha which I am now reading about. I have more energy and enthusiasm for my writing than ever before which means I can create so much more. When the fear is gone, the 'work' becomes a joy. It's lovely to be back and I am so glad you are here. Xx
Bless you and thank you for sharing your experience. Once I settled into it, I set to cleaning my entire flat, moving furniture around, growing my Roses and briging myself back to the moment. The hardest part was listening with the voice in my head that was making me feel guilty and making my work feel like a chore. The sudden stop was necessary to realise there was something I needed to spend some time with and sort out. It's lovely of you to say such kind things about my contribution here, and just like the Hummingbird, I think I will hover here a good while longer and savour the nectar of being part of such a beautiful community. Much love. Xx