A bird is safe in its nest — but that is not what its wings are made for.

The expression, “a bird is safe in its nest,” has been used for generations to symbolize security and comfort. It implies that staying in one’s own safe haven is the right thing to do – it is comforting and easy. But there comes a time when even a bird must break free of the safety of its nest in order to realize its true potential.

We can learn from the example of a bird and use it to reflect on our own lives. We may find ourselves in situations where staying within our comfort zone is attractive, yet we know that this option limits our ability to experience life to its fullest potential. When faced with such decisions, we should consider what our wings are made for – they are meant to lift us up and carry us towards new opportunities, no matter how scary or daunting these might seem at first.

By being brave enough to break free from our comfort zone and reach for new heights, we open up an incredible world of possibility; who knows what experiences await us once we start to truly fly?