Parable of Bird

Challenging the status quo may feel daunting, but liberation and growth await those who are willing to step outside their confines.

In a popular park in the metropolitan area, a beautiful bird lived in a gilded cage. Every day, visitors marveled at its vibrant feathers and sweet songs. The bird, however, longed for the freedom to soar in the open sky.

One day, a compassionate new staff named Ama in the park observed that the bird looked very sad; she approached the cage and asked, “Why do you stay here? The sky is vast and inviting!” The bird replied, “I have always been here. People love to see me, and this cage protects me from harm.” “But is this truly protection?” the lady questioned. “What good is safety if you cannot fly?”

That night, Ama did not sleep. Inspired by the bird's longing, the lady returned with a key and bravely unlocked the cage. The door swung open, but the bird hesitated. “Step out,” Ama urged. “It is your choice to fly!” With a deep breath, the bird took a leap of faith. It hesitated at the threshold until the lady whispered, “You can’t discover what you’ve never known while you remain inside.”

Finally, the bird spread its wings and soared into the sky, feeling the wind beneath its feathers for the first time. It danced among the clouds, realizing the beauty of freedom. From that day on, the people in the neighborhood still admired the bird, but now they understood: that true beauty lies not in being caged, but in daring to break free and embrace the unknown.

Moral

Challenging the status quo may feel daunting, but liberation and growth await those who are willing to step outside their confines.

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