Birds of prey are the kings of the sky – and eagles, with their beautiful elegance, are my favourite high flyers.
I recently read in a birding magazine that these sky predators are not without onslaughts. It is said that the crow has the habit of jumping on the eagle’s back, biting the eagle in his neck during the flight.
Eagles are very aware that crows cannot reach the heights of eagles. Researchers have observed how the eagle deals with this kind of opposition in an aristocratic way. Instead of picking a fight with the crow, he gets rid of the burden on his back, spreads his wings and soars to a higher level. One would think that Mr Eagle would teach the arrogant crow a lesson by attacking – not so.
I think we could learn a few life lessons from the eagle. Firstly, he chooses not to become involved with the pettiness of lower-level fighting and aggression. He regards it as an infra dig to waste his time teaching a lesser creature a lesson.
Secondly, he knows that eagles can soar to higher levels – where irritating crows cannot reach. He also trusts in his own mighty wings to take him there.
This, I believe, should be our approach when immature, irritating people try to provoke us with their bad behaviour. Recognise the fact that they do not know how to control their emotions. Choose to manage your feelings and be governed by your thoughts and rational behaviour. Seek the higher ground because you can.
Shake off the croaky creatures that steal your joy and hamper your growth and happiness. Then flex your mind muscles, stretch your wings and soar to the heights you are capable of.
