Be a bird

Birds

I LOVE Birds -- I'm "in love" with ALL of nature, but I particularly drawn to birds. They are AMAZING -- even beyond their ability to fly":)

Most of nature makes me feel fully ALIVE. I wish I could Fly and go anywhere I want like those birds and to be free fly where I want when I want and have mobility just like them. 
And to be The Queen of sky wo king to nai ban sakti na...":P


Seagulls

Seagulls are selfish, even to the point of killing one another in order further themselves. A seagull alone is as wondrous as any other bird, soaring graciously and flying high. However, the seagull becomes quite a different bird when in a flock. Gulls will dive-bomb other seagulls, even kill them, just to steal a tiny morsel. Seagulls are fiercely competitive and jealous, maintaining a “look out for number one” mentality.
This is comically illustrated in the children’s movie Finding Nemo, as the seagulls each shriek, “Mine! Mine! Mine!” whenever they spot something they want. You can’t help but laugh at the ridiculousness of the situation.

However, according to author Philip Yancey, “If one were to tie a red ribbon around the leg of one gull, making him stand out, you sentence him to execution. The others in his flock will furiously attack him with claws and beaks, hammering through feathers and flesh to draw blood. They’ll continue until he lies flattened in a bloody heap.” A little morbid, I know, but you get the picture. A sea gull will not allow another to be different, or possibly better, than himself.
Geese

Geese do not typically fly individually, but tend to thrive in a flock or family. Geese fly in a V formation because it distributes the hardship of travel. The goose at the center point of the V has a greater challenge, as it meets the greatest wind resistance in flight; therefore, this position is rotated every few minutes so that the geese can fly long distances without rest.

The easiest position is at the rear of the V. The stronger geese, consequently, allow the young, weak or old birds to occupy these less arduous positions. If a goose becomes too tired or ill to continue, it is never left alone or abandoned. The bird will leave the flock, with the assistance of a healthier bird, and remain grounded until it can continue its flight. This social order greatly contributes to the survival and well-being of their flock. The “honking” of geese is believed to be the method of the strong encouraging the weaker birds to continue.

Conclusion

Life’s journey, at times, seem very long and difficult. When we see someone wavering, possibly not believing in their own abilities, we should “honk” at them as the geese do, offering encouragement. When someone in our flock is ill, weary or downtrodden, we should stay with them until their strength is restored. These are all elements that enable a flock of geese to remain strong and maintain social order. Practicing these fundamentals within our personal lives should prove likewise, improving our collective and individual relationships, as well as our general quality of life.