The legend of the hummingbird, messenger of rapid healing
In times when illness and grief could last for entire moons, humans lamented the slowness of their recovery. They believed that healing must be a heavy and painful process, as slow as the growth of an oak tree.
The great spirit observed the sadness. He decided to show humans that healing could be light and quick. He created the hummingbird, the bird whose heart beat faster than any other, and which drank only nectar, the sweetest essence of the flower.
The hummingbird was sent to the villages. It flew so fast that it seemed to move in an iridescent flash, its wings buzzing like the drum of life. It never stopped, flitting from flower to flower. It was searching for the sweetness of life.
The elders, curious, observed it. They saw that the hummingbird did not linger on withered flowers or broken branches. It always sought the place of greatest vitality.
The hummingbird, in a buzzing whisper, spoke to those who were ready to listen: "Healing is not slow, it is only delayed by attention to past pain." He continued: "My heart beats without ceasing, not from fear, but from joy. I seek the nectar, for nectar is the sweetness that life still has to offer. If you focus on the nectar rather than the thorn, your spirit will heal as quickly as my flight."
The hummingbird taught the healers to use the gentlest and most vibrant herbs and to teach the sick gratitude for the day ahead. By its mere presence, the hummingbird brought joyful energy. People then understood that to heal quickly, they needed to nourish their spirit with lightness and gentleness, and never cease seeking the nectar of life.
The hummingbird has since remained a symbol of rapid healing, ceaseless joy, and the ability to accomplish great things with dynamic energy.
The hummingbird's tireless energy and ability to heal quickly remind us of the importance of spiritual connection and animal wisdom. This wisdom, which teaches us the importance of transforming burdens into lightness, echoes the origin of our traditional dreamcatchers , designed to filter nightmares and allow only sweet dreams (the nectar of sleep) to pass through. The quest for gentleness and vitality is an eternal cycle in nature. For more stories about the spiritual forces that guide us, like the hummingbird, you can read the legend of the celestial white hare , a symbol of swiftness and a bright spirit. Finally, to carry the energy of healing and lightness with you, our feather-adorned jewelry represents the connection to the heavens and the ability to rise above difficulties.
Our drums remind us that creation is a sacred act, born from respect for nature.Creations inspired by the spirit of legends
Each piece is handcrafted on the Nitassinan by the Ilnu craftsman Dave Verreault-Thisselmagan.
Indigenous dreamcatchers
Protection • Dreams • Guidance
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Talking sticks
Wisdom • Respect • Transmission
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