I will be a hummingbird - Wangari Maathai (English)

[@AHummingbirdsGuide]

Wow. This made me cry. I am part of the 'Hummingbirds' Foundation for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis' and we really do face the most insurmountable odds in getting anywhere....it is so easy to be overwhelmed...but we keep trying, doing our tiny tiny bit...so this felt just made for us! A big thank you to all involved in putting this up here and to Dr. Maathai especially!

[@mohamedsackor4358]

I am inspired by this great woman , I am still reading her book " The Challenge for Africa".

[@dwarreI]

This lady is a true source of inspiration.

[@PKdamu]

Its been one year since she left us, but her spirit lives in us. Still love her to bits.

[@estherandmaude]

I showed Dirt to my eighth grade students in North Philadelphia. We talk a great deal about environmental issues. They loved the video. I love the video! I was really impressed by how attentively my students watched the video. I know it profoundly impacted them, as they were able to recall so much from it. This particular clip literally made me want to cry. I identified so strongly with the story. I am doing the best that I can.

[@davidpackham5944]

aw

[@jefferyzhong6135]

This should be one of the most famous quotes in history. "I will do what I can."

[@jamillahhawkins3345]

So true

[@KiwiFox3]

This is why I want my first tattoo to be a tiny golden hummingbird. She will be my personal familiar to remind me to keep trying!!

[@beloncekamz2821]

Powerful words to live by the Icon #WangariMaathai. She inspired generations went against status quo. Love her and celebrate her. She left a legacy. Kenya proud🇰🇪. #RIP

[@emstudios14]

WHAT A POETIC GIFT TO THE WORLD. MAY HER SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE

[@gardenmits]

When life gets tough, I watch this and this lady sets me back on the path. I'm doing the best I can.

[@nathanlachaize6283]

Hug

[@BewitchedMama13]

I love this video! What a great lesson! My fave quote of the day: "He who gives when he is asked has waited too long." - Lucius Annaeus Seneca

[@organicerode]

Very inspirtional. She lived as she had narrated as a little humming bird. The world will ever keep this Humming Bird always. LEt us salute this Humming Bird.

[@EcoWALKthetalk]

Will miss you Wangari Maathai. Your message will always stay in our hearts.

[@BluePatriotWoman]

I am so blessed to have been able to hear this amazing woman speak a couple of years ago. Rest in peace, dear Wangari Maathai.

[@chetanringane7611]

She looks like her heart which is pure and beautiful...

[@misanthrope8]

She was the person I admired most in the world. Courageous, dynamic, generous, wise and.....gone too soon. I wish I could thank her, now, for all she did; but we have trees and trees and trees, generations forward.

[@davidpackham5944]

aww

[@SurajPant]

Thank you Wangari so much for this video. Every time I feel too overwhelmed and am on the verge of giving everything up, I remember this video and watch it. Feel inspired, strengthened and happy to continue with life!

[@mwangigm]

I will plant a tree on your honor Prof Wangari, R.I.P our dear mum Kenya is a lovely country because of your efforts to preserve our forest.

[@laurentozzi3644]

Wangari Maathai is more than an inspiration! One of THE best people in the Universe!!!!

[@jillreset1073]

I am so glad to meet this inspired and inspiring woman in this video. She is gone, but her heart is strong enough to bring us hope.

[@ShahVacations]

I've been watching this video since many years now. It has left its mark on me. Love it !

[@RosieEmery]

Thank you Wangari for your dedication and courage. The world is a better place for you having been here. Bless you.

[@Tubemanjac]

She's an angel from heaven to which she has returned now.

[@Sambagrammy]

The sweetest little story I have seen in a long time and one that was a perfect lead in for my workshop at a sacred arts and music camp where we are making art out of cast off items and recycling stuff. The little ones are so eager to be hummingbirds.

[@getdirty2009dirtthemovie]

Be A Hummingbird segment from Dirt! The Movie wins Best of Fest in the MY HERO Project! Thank You!

[@phillispowers6378]

I AM THAT I AM A HUMMINGBIRD.. THANK YOU BEAUTIFUL SISTA, MESSAGES RECEIVED AND CLAIMED!!! MAY OUR ANCIENT ANCESTORS CONTINUE TO ANOINT U WITH SUCH WISDOM AND DIVINE SPIRITUAL INSIGHT!! I AM A HUMMINGBIRD! MUCH LOVE 9X9X9X9X9X9X9X9X9!!!!

[@LouisaTomlinson4ever]

R.I.P Wangari Maathai. Thank you for your help to change the world. You will always be in our Hearts. Your an amazing woman! Live freely!!

[@georgendiga]

Prof. Wangari Mathai R.I.P When I remember you deeds I cry. In corrupt Kenya u saved karura forest, city park forest and Uhuru park and prevented desertification. Greenbelt movement go on.

[@jeilosonic]

Thank you sensitising us about the environment we need more people like you.

[@adialfonso]

Very powerful message! It rings so true today! You can Make a difference no matter how small or insignificant it seems... At least you're WORKING to make things better instead of TALKING about how bad they are

[@andrewj.4648]

We need more hummingbirds in the world.

[@evelynwhite8525]

Brings tears to my eyes. Love this :)

[@AnnRI29]

This is absolutely wonderful - so simple, so beautiful, so wise. Thank you, Wangari. I want to be a hummingbird...

[@whenyoutryyourbestbutyoudo7284]

I searched this because I literally want to be an actual hummingbird in the next life, but now ima be a hummingbird and do the best I can

[@savewesternport]

beautiful! what a legacy Wangari leaves behind..my goodness..such an inspiration

[@ZerinaPhillip]

AWESOME!! Words to live by.

[@herculescfspain]

We are constanltly being bombarded by problems that we face and sometimes we can get completely overwhelmed. this story of the humming bird is about this huge forest being consumed by a fire. all the animals in the forest come out

[@gbirijoshua396]

Impactful. Thank you for your service ma'am

[@Brandilin76]

I love this story. It is empowering and inspiring.

[@Olivier-b5x]

00:13 - Wangari Maathai's story of the Hing bir is about overcoming overwhelming problems in the face of a huge forest. 00:29 - Animals in the forest are overwhelmed as they watch it burn. 00:45 - Taking action to fight fire 00:57 - The hummingbird can fly up and down very quickly. 01:07 - The hummingbird shows determination and takes action despite being small. 01:21 - Small actions can bring about significant change. 01:37 - Be like a hummingbird, always doing our best. 01:50 - I will be a hummingbird

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

We must keep on traveling in the direction of brilliance because when we arrive, it will be a brilliant place to be.

[@joeygrl111]

Oh this was the best part of this whole documentary. I mean it was amazing, but I really resonated with this story.

[@shiningstar6054]

+joeygrl111 I saw this documentary years ago. This was may favorite part too. I watched it by myself and have looked for it online because I thought it was awesome and wanted to share it but so far have only a few clips from it.

[@memerxd7889]

nice story inspires me

[@karen15collins]

What a beutifull allegory..........so uplifting

[@AxisFlowers]

Dr. Maathai is so amazing! And she does not look like she's in her 70's!

[@nl4064]

she always brings to tears = of respect, of love and inspiration, but alswo of sadness of a world still in denial of the harm we are inflicting on our mother soon she will be unable to support us

[@katyayani25]

She wanted to be that Humming Bird and.. she did become one ! RIP Wangari Maatthai

[@davidpackham5944]

re-incarnation (i think the other one didnt send)

[@LadyEliza7]

Rest In Paradise........Hummingbird . What a great woman .

[@zanna11623]

I had the wonderful oportunity to hear her tell this story in person. Thank you getdirty2009, I couldnt have said it better!

[@davidpackham5944]

the name compared to the comment............

[@WhiteTiger333]

Yes, indeed! Our best influence on the global balance is to live an excellent life from the inside out. Beautiful video clip. I'm inspired anew. :)

[@serignembayefall4970]

Wangari Maathai is well considered thanks to her efforts the protection of natural resources are gaining room and i like very much

[@mymalobo]

Amusing isn't it? and yet trying to do her best! I remember the saying 'Do your best and God will do the rest"

[@oxzygroup]

Wow! I've made up my mind to always do the best I can.

[@cyantess8423]

my dear wangare you may be gone from us but yr strength keeps me going

[@MeikamiB]

I absolutely ADORE this little story. I want to be a hummingbird too!

[@RayelaArt]

Wonderful! I read one of her books and was deeply inspired...

[@EllaEnchanted101]

Fabulous! Thank you for the timely reminder, and the inspiration to keep doing what I can!

[@Kandolor]

Mee too! I will be a hummingbird!

[@drstudio6046]

this story is so helpful to guide other..I love to watch and I following it..😍😍😍

[@freshencounter]

Excellent! This is it! It's this simple. Thank you very much!

[@doenertyp]

It made me smile and gives us hope for the future. Lets stay together and act ...

[@Jabepoma]

we miss you....am devastated...

[@oluwafelamiajikobi7996]

I will be a hummingbird!

[@karadavis47]

Anyone else wish the elephant and the other animals joined in?

[@sparrowji5]

This is so wonderful. Thank you. I will pass it on--1 person at a time. With discussion!

[@yanbigeverywere6731]

Can anyone tell me..at first what did the lady say??that about the forest

[@MadameGoldie]

RIP Wangari Maathai. A true hero you were!!!

[@FlorenceTLyon]

"I will do the best I can." Amen to that. T

[@antonymwangi6001]

I agree with Prof. I will do that little thing to conserve our environment

[@kymberleedellaluce]

So inspiring! Thank you!

[@getdirty2009dirtthemovie]

Wangari Maathai lives on in our hearts.

[@NairobiMasala]

Rest In Peace Prof. Maathai. I'm thankful you lived, and truly lived!

[@SarahJanePell]

just beautiful - thank you

[@njukey]

Rest in peace, your life is an inspiration to many.

[@MichBenjamin]

There's a beautiful illustrated book based on this story with a foreword by Dr. Maathai --- Flight of the Hummingbird. You can find the animated video that accompanies the book on KZbin.

[@jomadden2993]

Marvelous!

[@hyb2012]

Love the bird, Being the bird, Asking people to be the bird~~~

[@mueniification]

R.I.P. dear heroine!! I admired your guts.

[@robinnjiru]

Simple,but inspirational!

[@virginiawthuo]

Rest in peace mama forest,you have fought a good fight finished the race n kept the faith.

[@alanheadbloom]

"I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything; but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do." -- Edward Everett Hale

[@rosariohoyos6538]

what a great video

[@jonnham]

I love her..

[@BGeneration-bv2pf]

I love it! Thanks Wangari :-)

[@akritipandey8a702]

Awesome 💯💯

[@african.3431]

waoh waoh !!! so touching more so inspiration

[@jamaatuu]

R.I.P Wangari. you surely did the best you could.

[@icynife]

Too soon you have gone our mama,but too late too because u needed this rest u have done more than enough ....R.I.P

[@kvishalandishu8329]

Superb

[@issyco1]

As long as we all are aware of what is going on, spread the word to try and make our world better, and live sustainably, we will prosper right alongside the hummingbird!

[@getdirty2009dirtthemovie]

awesome! thanks, all. Keep it up! love, Dirt!

[@sarahlunaslim]

That was so inspiring, made my day :)

[@marinascartezini7846]

really inspiring!!!

[@fastgurrrl]

RIP RESPECT

[@StoneLionPuppet]

Wonderful!

[@getdirty2009dirtthemovie]

love!

[@gakitosoeime]

You will be greatly missed

[@tere201]

Sweet! Thanks!

[@Luckisto]

Inspirational

[@mariamanueladefatimamarque3732]

beautifully

[@glorynnamdi5152]

Thanks ma