A Fable for Overcoming Fears
Once upon a time there was a scared robin.
Here is the story about how he learned to overcome his fears and explore the world.
Max the robin loved his family’s nest. It was small and cozy, and he never wanted to leave. However, his family knew he had to learn to explore the world around him. Would Max be able to overcome his fears and leave the nest?
Max loved spending time with his mother, father, and siblings in their nest. The nest was small, but it was comfortable, and the only home he knew.
One day, his parents noticed that Max and his siblings were getting too big for the nest.
“The kids are growing so fast! I think it’s time they learned to leave the nest,” his father said.
Rex’s mother agreed and started giving the kids flying lessons that day. However, Max refused to leave the nest even for a minute.
“I don’t care about flying! I’m not leaving this nest!” Max announced.
His parents and siblings started to get worried. All the birds had to learn how to fly because it was a rule of nature. How would Max learn to survive without leaving the nest?
His family came up with a plan to coax Max out of the nest. First, his siblings showed off their flying lessons and told Max about the amazing things they saw outside of the nest.
Next, his parents brought Max little souvenirs from their explorations to show him what he was missing.
Max started to get curious and wanted to see where to get the juicy berries that his parents found.
“Those were the best berries I ever had, and I must find them again,” Max said.
Max got more and more interested in exploring the world around him. He finally agreed to take his mom’s flying lessons and step out of the nest.
The scared little robin took his first trip to a nearby berry bush to search for the same delicious berries his parents found. He was overjoyed to find them and spent the entire afternoon exploring the amazing forest.
“Wow! I don’t why I was so scared before to leave the nest,” Max said.
Max and his family continued to grow and find new and amazing things to discover.
Moral: Don’t be afraid to leave your "comfortable " nest and explore the world around you.
The Scared Robin Self-Reflection
Max the robin wasn’t ready to leave the safety of his family’s nest. He was used to the comforting home and didn’t want to learn how to fly. He was too afraid to explore the forest or seek new experiences.
However, Max was fortunate to have a loving and understanding family that helped him overcome his fears.
Max’s family focused on showing him the positive aspects of leaving the nest. They were able to inspire his natural curiosity to convince him to leave the nest.
Max was fascinated by the new berries his parents found and desperately wanted to taste them again. The berries served as an incentive for Max to learn how to fly and explore the forest. Max needed extra motivation to get out of the nest, and his parents found the right way to encourage him.
You may also be afraid to try new things or explore your world.
It’s easy to get used to a comfortable place in life and avoid new experiences. It’s also easy to have excuses to avoid trying new things.
However, just like Max, if you don’t step out of your comfort zone, then you’ll never learn your true limits. On the other hand, leaving the safety of your own nest will bring you a whole new world of possibilities!
Self-Reflection Questions:
- How do I explore the world around me while fulfilling my work and family obligations?
- How do I find the balance between sticking to my favorites and trying new things?
- What can I do to encourage my children to leave their comfort zones and discover new possibilities?
