This morning a tiny hummingbird flew into my office and immediately, I am sure, realized he had made a big mistake.  Hell, sometimes I feel that way after walking in there, what with all the bars on the windows and doors which are a necessity in South LA.  I was quickly struck by the immense compassion from everyone in the branch.  This very situation is like the ultimate clashing together of frail innocence and potential tragedy.   This tiny creature was obviously stressed out and was clearly unable to find the way out.  Me, being the size I am and this little guy being almost as big as my thumb, I knew catching the little fella was going to be really tough.  Well, after a while he flew near a plant that stands near the coffee pot and went into a still hover.  I jumped up and trotted over to it and as gracefully and carefully as I could, I made a little cage with my hands around him.  I felt him sit on my little finger and not move at all, probably about to pass out from terror.  I went out the front door and released him.  To my astonishment, there is an entire community of hummingbirds that occupy the palm trees that frame the front doors, and every last one of them emerged in flight, welcoming this very important part of their flock back from his alien encounter.  I gotta tell ya, I stood a little taller when I walked in the door.  I could have very easily not cared at all, instead, I’m glad I did and do.  Imagine a world where people cared more about the little things, big things and everyone in between and a little less about only themselves and their own situation.  Today I saved a hummingbird and I feel ten feet tall. #myaumakua #aloha #alohafriday