In the fall when you see geese heading south for the winter
Flying along in a "V" Formation, you might be interested
In knowing what science has discovered about why they fly
That way.It is because as each bird flaps its wings
It creates lift for the bird immediately behind By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock is able to add at least 71%
greater flying range, then if each bird was to fly on its own. Quite similar people who are part of a team and
share a common direction get where they are going
Quicker and easier, because they are traveling together,
and the strength of each other helps to lift up and
motivate one another along The way. Whenever a goose falls out of formation
It suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to
Go through it alone and quickly gets back into formation
To take advantage of the power of the flock. If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in
formation and share information with those who are headed
to the same place we are. When the lead goose gets tired, he rotates in the wings
And another goose takes over
It pays to share leadership and takes turns doing the hard jobs. The geese in the back honk, to encourage those up front
to keep up their speed. Words of support and inspiration helps energize those on the
front line, helping them to keep pace in spite of the
day-to-day pressure and fatigue. It is important that our honks be encouraging
Otherwise its just well.....Honking. Finally, when a goose gets sick or is wounded
and falls out, two geese fall out of formation and
follow the injured one down to help and protect him. They stay with him until he ether is able to fly or
until he is dead, then they launch out with another
formation to catch up with their group. When one of us is down it is up to the others
To stand by us in our time of trouble to help and
protect us. We need to stay in formation with those headed
where we want to go. It makes the trip easier
when we shear the tasks, and burdens along the way. The next time you see a formation of geese.
Remember their message that: It is indeed a reward, a challenge, and
a privilege to be a contributing
member of a team on this road called life.
rewrite by Thad Shouting Bear