Never Give Up!

How many times have you said "there is no way I can do this?" If your like the rest of us, probably more times than you would like to admit.

I want you to know that there is always a way. It's been said that "if you can't find the door, look for a window." It may not be easy and it probably won't be convenient. You may find yourself walking through a maze of going up, down, around and over. But, if you set your faith, keep your determination, and refuse to give up, you will find a way.

How many of us give-up just before we reach a breakthrough? Someone once told me that it takes 20 years to become an overnight success, and now I know what they mean. That's why I want to tell you the story about the chicken and the eagle.

Once upon a time, a farmer found an eagle's egg. He took it home and placed it under the care of a hen. And, lo and behold, the egg hatched with a brood a chickens. The farmer tried to raise the bird with patience and tried to tame him. However, the eagle just never seemed to fit in. It didn't "mingle" with the other chickens and always seemed to walk his own path.

As the eagle grew, he realized deep down inside, that something just wasn't right. Even though all he had ever known was life in the chicken yard, it just didn't feel like home. He craved freedom, the open skies and the feeling of wind beneath his wings. He wanted to leave the chicken yard and take flight, but the farmer had clipped his wings to keep him just where he was.

Since the eagle was stuck in the chicken yard, he just sat there looking up into the sky. One day, a storm rolled into the chicken yard; the skies grew dark and the winds started to kick-up. All of the chickens were scared and they began to run around in circles looking for cover. The eagle just sat there watching the craziness going on in front of him with the threat of the storm not bothering him in the least.

At that moment, he stretched his wings and realized that the farmer forgot to keep them clipped. That's when he saw another eagle riding majestically in the wind above him. He looked around at the frantic chickens and then back at the eagle in the sky, took a deep breath, spread his wings and took flight.

You see, eagles are majestic creatures. They are a bird that refuses to give up. The only thing that an eagle has in common with a chicken is that they are both birds.

The bible uses an eagle as an example of strength, perseverance, and determination. Eagles soar above troubles and have a winning spirit. They are creatures who crave freedom and refuse to give up on their destiny. They are loyal mates, and devoted parents. They are not afraid to work hard and be who they were born to be.

Chickens are lazy, skittish, fearful, and rarely reach their potential. Chickens need to be kept in the confines of a fence and are completely happy to do so. When the storms come, chickens huddle together with fear "hoping" to find some food on their way back to the hen house.

So, when the times get tough, step into your power and rise above your perceived limitations. You were been born with a winning spirit and were given all of the tools you will need to fulfill your purpose.

So whether it's not going as planned in business in life, you are an eagle and will rise above the storm and soar into success!