Many times in life, we forget our true potential just because of the environment we grow up in. People around us, our society, or our circumstances often limit our vision and convince us that we are not capable of greatness. But the truth is – like the eagle in this story – each of us is born with the ability to rise high, only if we recognize ourselves.
The Story – I Don’t Know Myself
Once, a farmer found a big egg in the field. He did not know which bird or animal the egg belonged to, so he brought it home and placed it among the eggs of his chickens.
After a few days, all the eggs hatched. From the big egg came a baby eagle. The farmer and his family didn’t realize what it was, so the eagle was raised among chickens.
The little eagle played, talked, and ate just like the chickens. It walked clumsily like them and never tried to fly high. Growing up in that environment, it believed it was just another chicken.
One day, while playing in the field, the young eagle looked up at the sky and saw a majestic eagle soaring high above the clouds. Its heart was filled with admiration.
The eagle’s chick whispered, “How I wish I could fly like that! It must be so wonderful to see the whole world from above.”
Hearing this, a chicken laughed and said, “Don’t dream such impossible dreams. That’s an eagle – only it can fly so high. We are chickens, and our life is on the ground.”
The young eagle lowered its head and accepted this as the truth. It never tried to spread its wings fully.
The Lesson from the Story
This story reflects the reality of many people. Like the eagle, we too are born with immense strength, talent, and potential. But often, the society around us – the “chickens” in our lives – convince us that we are ordinary, and we start living small lives without daring to dream big.
- The eagle represents us – with infinite potential.
- The chickens represent negative people – who stop us from dreaming.
- The sky represents opportunities – waiting for us to fly high.
How This Applies to Our Lives
- Don’t limit yourself by others’ opinions – Just because people around you don’t believe in you doesn’t mean you cannot achieve greatness.
- Recognize your strengths – Each person has unique abilities. Find them and develop them.
- Dare to dream big – Like the eagle looking at the sky, set your vision beyond your surroundings.
- Surround yourself with the right people – Stay with those who encourage you to grow, not those who limit you.
Conclusion
The story of the eagle raised among chickens teaches us an important truth: if you don’t recognize yourself, the world will define you wrongly. Don’t let the fear or negativity of others stop you from spreading your wings.
Remember – You are not a chicken. You are an eagle. You were born to fly high.
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