This legendary bird from a Sufi fable is said to never land, but to live its entire life in flight, flying invisibly high above the earth. Also known as a bird of fortune, the Huma bird is known as a bird of compassion and happiness. In Sufi lore, if one catches a glimpse of this legendary creature, or even its shadow, happiness will follow for the rest of your life. The Sufi teacher Inayat Khan also added a spiritual dimension to this bird, saying that it represented the evolution of people’s thoughts to the level where they can break through all limitations.