Hummingbird Magic

Hummingbird teaches us to laugh, to appreciate the magic of being alive, & the truth of beauty. There is something in our souls that wants to hover at beautiful moments in our lives, making them freeze in time. There is something in us that wants to fly backwards and savor once more the beautiful past. Some of us are just hummingbird people. -Larry Gates

This morning Poppy brought in a hummingbird. I managed to get it from the cat, and sat on the deck in the sun, holding it between my hands, sending it reiki, wondering what to do next. Deciding to ask an expert, I woke up my daughter, who said "Put it in a shoebox and call Grandma." 

We rustled up a pencil box, and lined it with a soft cloth. I found a small bottlecap, added some sugar water, and left it to rest. After 20 minutes, Amber checked on it, and of course,  the hummer escaped into the kitchen. I caught it again, and it just sat on my finger as I took it out into the garden. Amber came to take a picture, and at the flash of the camera, the hummingbird buzzed away... So magical. What a blessing.

I have been thinking about this all day. The iridescent green feathers, the practically fuscia pink throat, the feeling of that tiny heartbeat just thrumming against my palm... The long black beak, those deep brown eyes, blinking at me, as I whispered over and over "May you be released from suffering, may you be released from fear, may you be released from pain." 

Today I got to hold joy in my hands, and I released joy to the sky...

Progress in Ancestry

Blessed be my immediate family:
Siv, Elio, Antonio, Amber

Blessed be my extended family:
Linda, Gerald, Teresa, Alfonso, Silvana, Bengt, Anita, Maria, Thomas, Peter, Sue

Blessed be my great grandmothers and great grandfathers,
all the generations past, touching my DNA and my collective consciousness

Blessed be my cats, my familiars and my kin:
Poppy, Mango, Sharkey, Lily, Rosie, Sadie, CJ, Alex, Cotton, Babylon, Fatty, Cori

Blessed be my healthy body, strong mind, clear skin, firm muscles, good eyesight, great hearing, strength and flexibility, stamina and endurance.

Blessed be my inheritances, that which I pass on to my future generations:
My home, garden, car, art, furniture, clothes, jewelry, books and toys.

Blessed be my education:
I am the first woman in the family to graduate college. Let my daughter see the value in higher pursuits and take herself beyond all my imaginings.

Blessed be my friends, consistent and true:
Jen, Elizabeth, Z, JoJo, Lisa, those on FaceBook & beyond...

Blessed be my communities, may I contribute to your growth & prosperity:
Santa Cruz, GLBT, Pagan, Californian, American, Humitarian

Blessed be my ancestry in nature:
Redwood trees, gray whales, ravens, hummingbirds
the patience of the ant, the creativity of grandma spider

Blessed be my guardian angels:
Michael and Uriel

Blessed be the Universe:
Thank you to the stars and the planets
For providing the tides and rhythms
The ways home to my heart

Blessed be the ancient Mother
Goddess of us all.

Cosmic Giggles

The universe is a delightful place
A child's playground of wonder
Where laughter is the best medicine
And knowledge is power
Let me always hear
Coyote's cosmic giggle
Let me always remember
To laugh at myself...

Life Path

I walk confidently along my life path—
I go at my own pace, at my own rhythm, in my own stride.
I have everything I need, and nothing in excess.
I know my purpose.
I live with intention and I love with intention.

All doorways are open to me now, and I choose carefully.
Deliberating my options, I ponder where will my energy by optimum.
Creating a structure that supports me - Flexibility is key
Everything has led up to this moment
And I'm curious to explore what is up ahead-
Just around the next bend.


I allow myself fluidity
all streams feed my tributary
An abundance of options and opportunities

I am a professional, I am active, I am pro-active
I love my occupation, it keeps me occupied
I love my work, I love my career
My work is love made visible
I love my life's work.

I am on my life path now
Walking at my pace, walking in my stride
Pleased to discover
You at my side.

Blessed Be.

Centering

I close my eyes, take a deep breath in
And out
I am deep in my center, at the very core
of my being

I notice the in-breath, and the out
The wells of emotion
Small twinges in my body
The feeling in my throat

Taking the time to go deep inside
Deeper than before
I observe my mind like a swallow's dance
All my flights of fancy

I observe my bones connected to the earth
Grounding my Self
The pendulum stills, smaller adjustments
Aligned deep in my spine

Centering my mind, bridging the gap
Center in my heart
Expanding and contacting
The in breath and the out

I am centered
I am home.

Genius

From the Altar Egos Series:
"Positive Affirmations to Heal a Nation"
Copyright kgr 2004

Day 9: Who are my resources for Abundance?

I am currently teaching a course on Creative Abundance: Nine Weeks to Greater Prosperity at Twin Lakes College. In the first class we did a meditation to answer 9 essential questions and to come up with 9 essential answers to each. The homework was to finish the lists & then illustrate each section with a drawing, photo, or collage. I decided to post mine to my blog over the next nine days, as the internet has an amazing way to amplify energy and put thoughts & energy out to the Universe. The last question is: Who are my resources for Abundance?

1. Santa Cruz Women's Chapter of Leads Club
2. Twin Lakes College of the Healing Arts
3. Dr.Z's MindBody Shop
4. My current clients
5. Chamber of Commerce
7. Pantheacon/Pagan Community
8. Herland customers
9. National Guild of Hypnotistss and other local hypnotherapists

Blessed be my Abundant Life!

Take a moment to ponder & then tell me, who are your resources for Abundance?