It was the perfect day. I had the
day off and nowhere to be.
The weather was astounding.
It was sunny with a blue sky. The
the temperature was mid the 70’s with
a gentle breeze.
I was cruising down the road. I had my driver
and passenger windows down. My left hand was
dangling out of the window. I felt the wind brush
in between my fingers. My stereos were blasting
my favorite tunes. My sunroof was down. I did
not have a care in the world.
As I continued down the road, I saw something
flying in the sky. As my eyes peered through the
sunroof I saw what it was. A beautiful hawk. I could
see his proud wings as he soared in the sky.
It was almost as if he had dominion over
the vast blue sky. This hawk had no fear.
Nothing or no one was looking down on him.
Nothing was soaring over him because
he was on top. He knew the sky inside
and out.
For a few seconds, I became jealous of
this hawk. I envied his freedom. I envied
how he soared in the sky without a care in the world.
I wanted to trade places with him. His freedom,
fearlessness, and poise attracted me.
I began to think to myself, that he has no bills
or taxes to pay. He doesn’t have to worry
about his debit card declining. He does not
have to worry about getting into a car accident.
He doesn’t have to worry about arriving to
Work on time. He doesn’t have to constantly
make decisions. He doesn’t have to carry the
The burden of his actions helping or hurting others.
He does not have a job title or a
degree that defines him. He does
not have to wonder if he will ever
get married. He does not have to
think about what he will wear
or eat tomorrow. He will never run
out of supplies or the right words
to say. For he does not have to say
anything at all.
He doesn’t wake up every day
asking himself what his purpose is.
He has nothing nor no one to live up to.
His days are full of exploring and travel. He
gets the first-class ticket. He never struggles
with his morals. He never worries about
hurting someone’s feelings. He does not have
to fight fear, stress, anxiety, or hurt. He lives
a simple life. He is utterly free and indebted
to no one.
Author's Note: I love being human! Yes, some days
will be harder than others but God is with us. Nature is
beautiful but God has made us set apart. Unlike animals
we have the gift of eternal life, relationships and a soul.
Acknowledge the things God has given to you! Live life
to the fullest. We can be free just like the hawk. -L. T.
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