When she opens her heart to the wonders of the world, adventure finds her effortlessly; she doesn’t need to search for it. Embracing new challenges with open arms, she feels brimming with inspiration. Each day presents an opportunity to create beauty.
Then, suddenly, doubt creeps in. Her ego whispers fears and uncertainties, making the road ahead feel endless. Is it all worth the effort? What if she never reaches her destination? Again and again, that suffocating sense of having to start all over returns.
Gradually, these thoughts begin to take hold, and she feels herself slipping into a quiet downward spiral. In moments like these, she often thinks of one of her mother’s cherished stories: the tale of the hummingbird. This small, delicate bird travels vast distances in search of the sweet nectar of life.
She recalls a summer’s day from her childhood, spinning in the grass with her arms outstretched like wings, pretending to be a hummingbird. Dressed in a dark green dress with red flowers woven into her braid, she remembers her mother sitting nearby, sharing the story of the brave little bird; so small, so alone, yet filled with courage and perseverance. The hummingbird crossed continents, searching for all that life has to offer, never giving up.
Her mother crouched down in front of her, gently cupping her face in her hands, and said softly, “If you want sweetness, the flutter of your wings must become music for the flowers.”