A hummingbird in a rhinoceros cage
It all started because of a typical work email that knocked me off kilter. It shouldn’t have; there was nothing special about it. In fact, it was its very quotidian nature that triggered a paroxysm of ‘get me out of here.’ That’s when my husband said: "I've been watching you for 15 years now, and you're like a hummingbird in a rhinoceros cage." I laughed. Then I cried. Because he was right.
"But there are other hummingbirds," he said. "You could band together."
Yes! I thought through tears. There are other hummingbirds. And I want to hang out with them.
What is the Hummingbird Sanctuary?
It's a supportive, playful community where we unlearn all of our worst habits–perfectionism, addiction to productivity, putting everyone else's needs first–and relearn the two most important life skills: rest and play.
What's inside the Sanctuary
Two improvised Cello Journeys each month with guided listening prompts
One live Zoom gathering per month (“Charm of Hummingbirds”):
A playful space to check in, connect, and re-prioritize joy.The Hummingbird Tune: Our Private Substack Thread:
Where you can always drop in when you're surrounded by too many thick-skinned beasts. Intimate, humorous, supportive conversation.Occasional Guest Events + Spot Coaching
You might be a hummingbird if…
You’ve spent a lifetime being told you're “too sensitive.”
You can’t rest until you’ve overgiven… and it’s breaking you.
You’re burned out from overachieving and underfeeling.
You long for beauty, stillness, and solitude but also need meaningful connection.
You want a space to be exactly as you are, without performing.
You dream of flying backward, doing aerial tricks, and pursuing your own brand of creative madness.
