Happy Friday to All! So today is pretty special for me. I wrote awhile back about some
mixed signs that I had been experiencing and more recently I wrote about my hope sign which is seeing a
hummingbird. I want to go into this a little bit more because tonight I will be getting it permanent in tattoo form!!!
I have been thinking about this for quite awhile. Again I have always loved hummingbirds and taken great joy in seeing them. I put a feeder up this summer and got to enjoy them almost every day. Anyways, when I was considering getting a tattoo (we'll call it my hope sign tattoo) I wanted something special that really symbolized how I am feeling right now while dealing with infertility. Well
here is something I found that I thought made the hummingbird symbolize my perfect hope sign.
Hummingbirds, called new world birds cause they are native to North America, Central and South America, are considered to be symbols of peace, love and happiness, moreover, ancient pagans held them sacred for their tireless energy and anxiety.
In Native American culture, a hummingbird symbolizes timeless joy and the Nectar of Life. It's a symbol for accomplishing that which seems impossible and will teach you how to find the miracle of joyful living from your own life circumstances.
They are really spectacular birds, and have a lot to teach a person about self discovery and healing.
So tonight is very special to me. I will share a picture of what it looks like when it is done so you will have to check back :). There is one more key to this tattoo. I will be getting it in black and gray only, (for now). I want it to be a transitional tattoo that once we have resolved our infertility (have a baby, adopt a child, decide to live childfree) I will go back to get the colors filled in. It will mark our transition to the next phase of life no matter what that ends up being.
What is your hope sign?
Julie
