The Mysterious Hummingbird
A quiet moment that made me pause
It was just after sunrise on a hot summer morning. The kind of morning where the world feels still and heavy with possibility. I was sitting in a chair on my back deck, coffee in hand, letting the day begin in the most modern way possible: scrolling through Instagram, distracted and half-awake.
Kicking back Scrolling
I don’t remember what I was looking at — probably someone’s vacation or a perfectly staged breakfast — but whatever it was, it had all of my attention. That is, until a sudden flutter near my head snapped me out of my scrolling trance.
At first, I ignored it. Probably just a bug or a bird passing by, I thought. But then I stopped and looked up.
And there it was.
A hummingbird. Hovering directly above me, wings a blur, its little body completely still except for its rapid heartbeat of flight. It was looking right at me — or at least it felt that way.
I froze.
For a few seconds, the world disappeared. There was no Instagram, no phone, no noise — just me looking up at this little creature hanging in the air, as if time itself had paused. I stared up at it like I had just seen an angel.
And maybe, in a way, I had.The moment didn’t last long. The hummingbird darted off into the morning air, vanishing as quickly as it had arrived. But the feeling stayed. A strange mix of awe, stillness, and something else I can’t quite name.
It was as if the universe had reached down and gently tapped me on the shoulder: Look up. Be here. Right now.
I’m not sure what the hummingbird meant, or if it meant anything at all. But ever since that morning, I’ve caught myself putting the phone down a little more often. Listening to the silence. Looking up.
Because sometimes, it’s in those small, unexpected moments that the world reminds us how alive it really is.
But what about you?
Have you ever had a hummingbird hover so close you could hear its wings whisper?
What did that moment feel like—surprise, awe, maybe even a little magic?
I’d love to hear your story. Feel free to share in the comments or reach out if this resonates with you.
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