The Hummingbird's Share

According to Amerindian legend, Pierre Rabhi

One day, an huge fire started in a forest that was home to several animal species. All of them were terrified and aghast, watching the disaster helplessly. "What's going to happen to us? What will become of us?"

During this pandemonium, only one tiny hummingbird was busy, going to get a few drops of water in its beak to throw on the fire. He flew back and forth non-stop from the river to the blaze.

After a while, the armadillo, irritated by the hummingbird's pathetic efforts, said: "Are you a fool! You don't believe that with these drops of water you're going to put out the fire?!" The hummingbird responded: "I know I won't, but I'm doing my share."

Every animal was affected by this reply and got to work. Each one did its part and they succeeded in saving the forest.

When you see a hummingbird, think of its determination. We each have a responsibility to the world. Regardless of what happens, if we put our minds to it, we all have some power.