Hummingbird Wisdom

Cusco, Peru

Puma Quispe Singona is the name of a “Chacaruna” or “bridge-person” who is leading our group of ten on a spiritual journey in Peru. He is called a “Chacaruna” because he was secretly trained by his Grandfather since he was a child to assists others to bridge or cross-over to higher levels of consciousness. Puma is younger than one might expect given his stature and his smile emanates an inner joy that is inspiring. His life is dedicated to serving with love and he imparts ancient wisdom with a playful twinkle in his eyes and compassion in his heart.

Peru, her people and the Andes vibrate with a fine spiritual energy. It is an essence that is alive in her ancient temples, a wisdom that was consciously planted in the rock formations by the Inca civilization. Its purpose is to assist all who come here throughout the ages in the transformational process of evolution.

Yesterday we visited an Inca temple dedicated to the Divine Feminine. We created ritual together and Puma called on “Mama Coca” to guide us. He read the coca leaves for us in the traditional way and brought through powerful teachings about this potent time in our history.

One of our group asked about what would happen to the garbage and millions of plastic bags we have put into the Pacific Ocean. Mama Coca answered that “Pachamama” (Mother Earth) would take care of everything in due time. That this waste would not be there unless cosmic will allowed it to be so. Puma conveyed that Mother Earth will adjust itself to right this wrong and that there will likely be significant cost to humankind when she does. Essentially, the law of cause and effect will come full circle.

Through Puma, Mama Coca also told us to take responsibility as individuals and find alternative living practices that are in balance with the earth. She encouraged us to believe that every better choice we make today will alter and soften the consequences of the neglectful choices of our history. I felt a sense of awe at this, concern for humanity and a recognition of how much I have under-estimated the power of Pachamama.

Puma then shared this story told to him by his grandfather:

A great fire came to the jungle in the Amazon. The animals were terrified and decided that they could not save their homes. They crossed the Amazon river just in time. As the animals congratulated one another for making it out alive, they realized that Hummingbird was missing. Just then they saw Hummingbird coming like a bullet out of the fire. Hummingbird dove down into the river, filled its little beak with water and flew right back into the fire. The animals were astonished. They ridiculed Hummingbird saying, “Look at that stupid bird! He will never put out that fire and will surely die!” Hummingbird made as many trips as his tiny body could bare. Exhausted he fell to the shore with the other animals. They gathered around him and asked, “Why did you do this Hummingbird, you had no chance in putting out that fire?” With Hummingbird's dying breath he said,”I was not trying to put out the fire. I was just doing my part.” The animals felt this in their hearts, turned to the river and the fire and charged across with intention to put it out and save their homes. Just as they did so an incredible storm of rain came and put the fire out.

Puma asked us, “What was necessary for this rain to come and save their home? ”

I answered softly, “Collective will.”

Comments

[Rose-Anne]

Brings back wonderful memories of a day full of great teachings. Thank you for reminding me Alexandra.

[Karen Lumley]

What I read today was exactly what I needed to know in this moment. Thank you.
Karen

[Alicia Lazalde]

What a beautiful story. I love it! I really enjoy reading about your experiences. I just wish you would write more often. Can't wait for your next post Alexandra. Keep safe and I will keep you in my thoughts, prayers, and heart.

[Jonathan Beals]

What a great story! Collective will ,yes. Of course the collective will is made up of billons of individual wills and one of those is mine. I am sure there are many layers to all this. The one I am onto at the moment is allowing "thy will and my will" to form a union for releasing a Ray of Grace in my life expression.

[Ian Bruce]

Blessings Alexandra,
I too recently experienced the wonders of the shaman of the Andes and of the Amazon. A life changing experience for sure, I am looking forward to going back. We can study here, but to spend time with the shamans in their element is such a joy and a treat. To feel the energy of the land and the many sacred places.
Your story brought back many memories, Thank you.
In Munay
Ian