A Seagull Speaks
I’m re-reading Jonathan Livingston Seagull. It is one of my favorite books.
Here’s what strikes me. Jonathan was willing to separate from the flock to pursue his dreams of flight on a new dimension. Oh my, he crashed on numerous attempts, but he kept analyzing, experimenting, thinking and trying.
He was criticized by the flock, he was banned, he was ridiculed, he was spoken of in demeaning ways, all because he went contrary to the ‘rules of the flock’.
And yet he persisted.
It happens, you know. Your ideas may run contrary to the rules of the day. And what are you going to do about that?
Sometimes, growth and improvement, whatever that looks like, are more important than the norms and the “group habits”.
Ask Wayne Gretzky – hockey great. He was famous for his antics on the ice in practice. He pushed the limits of how far he could lean without falling over. He tried the ridiculous, the unusual and the obscure.
It worked, for he was sometimes referred to as The GREAT Wayne Gretzky.
Consider this as you pursue your dreams, and you might want to read Jonathan Livingston Seagull. It might hold some fresh insights for you.
Thoughts for Improving
Whatever Needs Improving!
P Michael Biggs
Hope ~Encouragement~ Inspiration
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