If you have a choice; always be a bird...

Evolution is the story of what we leave behind; the story of how you survive in a changing world. 

Not all dinosaurs went extinct. Their descendants live on in birds. 

Birds thrived when others didn't. Due to their continual evolution and ecological diversity, they found a shifting niche where survival hinged on shrinking size. 

I love birds.... 

....they're free 

.....they're funny

.......they're unique 

........they're survivors 

And come on, they're related to dinosaurs! If you don't think that's cool, you and I aren't going to get along; ever. 

Birds remind me of things I often forget, things I should never, ever cease to remember. 

Sometimes I feel small, weak, and not ready to fly. One jump out of my nest and I'm a goner. I can choose to be afraid and sit there trembling and not moving, assuming my demise is upon me...... Or I can fly. I can jump into the unknown and assume it will be brilliant. 

Jumping into the unknown is scary, sure.. But how do you ever get to the carnival parking lot with all-you-can-eat funnel cakes and french fries if you never jumped out of your nest?! 

I'm not saying life is a smorgasbord of all things delicious waiting for you as soon as you choose to fly, but I AM saying it's worth it. You don't want the regret that comes from letting something amazing pass you by. You don't. 

So be a bird. 

Jump out of your nest,

Choose to fly,

Explore the unknowns,

Steal french fries from parking lots.....

Don't tremble at the future, dive in head first.