“Just because a bird is resting on a tree doesn’t mean it is incapable of flying.”
~Literal/Symbolic Meaning- Birds always have something to do. Whether it’s gathering sticks and leaves for a nest, or heading south for the winter, these species always have a purpose, goal or direction. Although birds are often flying, this quote illustrates another major part of a bird’s life. It shows how a bird is just staying still on a bough. The bird not going anywhere at the moment and it is taking a break while preparing itself for another long flight to its destination. The bird is still able to fly and is capable in finishing its business, but we are just witnessing it at a time of rest and recuperation. Symbolically, this quote entails a pit stop in someone’s life. The bird represents any given person who is going through a hard time and just needs to sit back and take a break while mentally recovering from the tough situations. The tree is the strong support system every person needs in order to continue on their journey in life. There will always be rough patches but anyone and everyone is able to make a comeback once they take the time and patiently regroup themselves. Just because someone’s life or career is on a standstill, doesn’t mean they can’t come back with full force and succeed while being filled with happiness.
~Application to Life in General- There comes a time in everyone’s life when things start to fall apart and go sour. However, this quote shows us that no matter what happens to us, we are always able to get up and continue on to achieve our goals and fulfill our dreams. Taking a break is very helpful and it should never be judged as laziness or quitting. It is a time of recovery and during this time one might even find themselves and discover a solution in order to get back up and succeed. Everyone has the ability to achieve greatness, but sometimes you can get knocked down from all the fear, craziness and doubt around you. During these hard and trying times, it is important to remember that you can’t stay down forever. No matter how long it takes, you can always “spread those wings and fly again”. Success and happiness is all up to the individual. Everyone has the potential to be great; you just need to have the willpower to start again after encountering tough situations.
~Application to Individual Life- This quote relates directly to me and my golf game. Golf, along with many other sports is a game that has many ups and downs. When things are going well it’s like flying, and I feel like the possibilities are endless with nothing stopping me. However, in a blink of an eye everything can change and just like that I can hit the ground hard. Being grounded is tough and the times are very disheartening, but I need to maintain trust in myself and know that I can get right back up again and start achieving my goals. When a bird rests on a branch, it proves to me that it is just a temporary moment when things aren’t moving forward. It is up to the bird to decide when it is the right time to fly again and that shows me that if I wait patiently and grow stronger from the whole ordeal, I will be able to succeed once again when the time is right.
May 6, 2008 at 8:07 pm |
Superb analysis — great work!! 20/20