I must be spending too much time "back in the convent", because I've been on the edge of depression the past few weeks. Digging into the past has brought up a few of my shadows. Darkness that I would rather not know about.
So, as I was watering my transplants this gloriously colorful, fall morning, a hummingbird flitted into the direct path of my hose. His little wings were getting wet and I thought he wanted a drink. I stayed as still as possible, not wanting to disturb him. He stayed in midair and then flew off in the bushes again. A second later, he showed up next to the spray from my water hose again. I couldn't have felt more honored, had he been a prince or king. At first, I wondered whether it was a sign that someone close to me had died. Then I realized he had another message for me. Hummingbird represent joy and lightness of being. I checked out a few websites, and liked best what I found here.
I like it, too. I find much of nature can help to alleviate sadness or at least move you from it by being such a lovely setting. I have been fighting occasional depression and escaping into nature and God's beauty for us helps.
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