When you see geese flying in a "V" formation, you might be interested in
knowing what scientists have discovered about why they fly that way.
1. FACT As each bird flaps its wings it creates an uplift for the bird
immediately following. By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock
adds at least 71 percent greater flying range than if each bird flew
on its own.
TRUTH 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 trust of one another.
2. FACT 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.
TRUTH There is strength and power and safety in numbers when
traveling in the same direction with whom we share a common goal.
3. FACT When the lead goose gets tired, he rotates back in the wing and
another goose flies point.
TRUTH It pays to take turns doing hard jobs.
4. FACT The geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up
their speed.
TRUTH We all need to be remembered with active support and praise.
5. FACT When a goose gets sick or is wounded and falls out, two geese fall
out of formation and follow him down to help and protect him. They stay
with him until the crisis resolves, and then they launch out on their
own or with another formation to catch up with their group.
TRUTH We must stand by each other in times of need.
We are fortunate that there are more geese in life than turkeys. Let's remember
to uphold each other in friendship and give each other a big 'HONK" more often.
-- Author Unknown
