The Wisdom of Flying Geese
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In the Spring, when you see geese heading North for the
Summer or South in the Fall, flying along in "V" formation,
you might be interested in knowing what scientists have
discovered about why they fly that way.
It has been learned that as each bird flaps its wings,
it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following.
By flying in "V" formation, the whole flock adds at least
71% greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own.
Basic Truth #1- 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.
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Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels
the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone and quickly
gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting
power of the bird immediately in front.
Basic Truth #2- If we have as much sense as a goose, we
will stay in formation with those who are heading in the
same direction as we are.
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When the lead goose gets tired, he rotates back in the
wing and another goose flies point.
Basic Truth #3- It pays to take turns doing hard jobs,
with people or with flying geese.
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These geese honk from behind to encourage those up front
to keep up their speed.
Basic Truth #4- We need to be careful what we say when we
honk from behind.
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Finally, when a goose gets sick, or is wounded by gunshot,
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 to fly or until he is dead, and then they
launch out on their own or with another formation until they
catch up with their group.
Final Truth- If we have the sense of a goose, we will
stand by each other, protect one another and sometimes
make new friends who seem to be going in our direction.
[ Author Unknown -- from 'Aiken Drum' (Inspiretoday@topica.com) ]
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