Eagle or Chicken ?

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>From WWW. Author - Gary Barnes

 

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Once upon a time, there was a large mountainside, where an eagle's

nest rested. The eagle's nest contained four large eagle eggs. One

day an earthquake rocked the mountain causing one of the eggs to

roll down the mountain, to a chicken farm, located in the valley

below. The chickens knew that they must protect and care for the

eagle's egg, so an old hen volunteered to nurture and raise the

large egg.

 

One day, the egg hatched and a beautiful eagle was born. Sadly,

however, the eagle was raised to be a chicken. Soon, the eagle

believed he was nothing more than a chicken. The eagle loved his

home and family, but his spirit cried out for more. While playing a

game on the farm one day, the eagle looked to the skies above and

noticed a group of mighty eagles soaring in the skies. "Oh," the

eagle cried, "I wish I could soar like those birds." The chickens

roared with laughter, "You cannot soar with those birds. You are a

chicken and chickens do not soar."

 

The eagle continued staring, at his real family up above, dreaming

that he could be with them. Each time the eagle would let his dreams

be known, he was told it couldn't be done. That is what the eagle

learned to believe. The eagle, after time, stopped dreaming and

continued to live his life like a chicken. Finally, after a long

life as a chicken, the eagle passed away.

 

You become what you believe you are; so if you ever dream to become

an eagle follow your dreams, not the words of a chicken.