The Hummingbird and the Mountain
In a thick, leafy forest, all the animals were chattering excitedly. They whispered behind bright leaves and called out from the tops of trees, voices echoing in the canopy. They had just learned about a huge mountain filled with the sweetest flowers. Birds of all sizes were preparing to make the journey to taste the legendary nectar.
In a thick, leafy forest, all the animals were chattering excitedly. They whispered behind bright leaves and called out from the tops of trees, voices echoing in the canopy. They had just learned about a huge mountain filled with the sweetest flowers. Birds of all sizes were preparing to make the journey to taste the legendary nectar.
Among them was Halo, a small hummingbird. She looked at her tiny wings and felt unsure of herself. She thought, "How can I, being so small, make such a long journey to the mountain with the eagles and falcons? Even the sparrows are much bigger and stronger than me."
A wise old owl, noticing Halo's hesitation, approached her "Why do you sit here with a heavy heart, young one?"
"I'm too small, and my wings are not strong enough to make it to the mountain," replied Halo with a sigh.
The owl, with a twinkle in his eye, spoke softly. "Do you know, dear Halo, what makes the hummingbird special? It's not the size of its wings, but the speed and agility with which it flies. You can hover in one place, move forwards and backwards, and change direction in the blink of an eye. These are skills no eagle or falcon has. Don't focus on what you believe you don’t have; instead, trust in what you do."
Halo was quiet. She thought about the owl's words. She decided to set out the next day. Indeed, the journey was long, and there were moments when she was very tired. But she was the quickest to find shortcuts, could hover to rest without landing, and fly quickly through spaces where larger birds couldn't pass.
To everyone's surprise, Halo was among the first to reach the mountain. She enjoyed the sweet nectar and, more importantly, the taste of overcoming her self-doubt.
From that day on, the forest animals spoke not just of the legendary nectar mountain but also of the little hummingbird, who taught them that courage, believing in yourself and using your talents, can help you do anything.
