THE GOOSE STORY
In the fall, when the geese fly south through West Palm Beach,
Florida, you can't help but notice how the birds fly in a V-
formation. The graceful motion of the wings creates an uplift for the
bird immediately following. You see, by flying in a V-formation, the
whole flock adds at least 71% greater flying range than if each bird
flew on it own.
If we have as much sense as a goose, we know that people who
share a common direction and sense of community can get where they
are going quicker and easier because they are traveling on the thrust
of one another.
Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag
and resistance of trying to go it alone, and quickly get into
formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird
immediately in front.
If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation
with those who are headed in the same way we are going.
When the lead goose gets tired, he rotates back in the wing and
another goose flies the point.
If we have as much sense as a goose, we will take turns in doing
the hard jobs.
The geese honk loudly from behind to encourage those up in front to
keep up their speed.
If we have as much sense as a goose, we will honk encouragement
and support to our leaders and those with initiative.
When a goose get sick, or is wounded by gun shots and falls out, two
geese fall out of formation and follow him down to help and protect
him. They stay with him until he is either able too fly or until he
is dead, and they launch out on their own or with another formation
to catch up with the group.
If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stand by each other
and give support during difficult times. |
