The hummingbird is part of www.miquelarivera.com because it is a well respected symbol of many things the website is designed to do.

The hummingbird - the tiniest of all birds - is the only creature that can stop abruptly while traveling at full speed. It can hover, or it can go forward, backward, up or down. This ability is seen as the skill to guide people. For example, if the people fall behind, the Hummingbird can easily back up to keep pace.

Among northern nations, the hummingbird is seen as a messenger. If he appears during a time of great sorrow or pain, healing will soon follow. He also symbolizes the fragility of nature and all living things.

The hummingbird lives on nectar and searches for the sweetness of life. Its long tongue lets it bypass the often tough and bitter outer layer to find the hidden treasures underneath. The hummingbird is loved by flowers and plants, for as it sucks the nectar from the flower, the plant reproduces. It is said that the Hummingbird brings love as no other medicine can, and its presence brings joy to the observer.

The hummingbird represents friendship and playfulness. It is also a symbol of good luck and good fortune. The hummingbird was considered a positive sign: to spot a Hummingbird just prior to some major event such as hunting or traveling to another village was to predict success. The hummingbird forecasts prosperity.

Legend says that the hummingbird puts the twinkle in the stars, and that catching a Hummingbird guarantees your choice of a mate.

The hummingbird darts lightly through the world, spreading its message of happiness and beauty, teaching us to appreciate the wonder and magic of everyday existence. It teaches us how to live in joy and peace.