There is no question that the flamingo is a very odd bird, from its flamboyant color and outrageously long neck and legs to its enormous, curved beak. But you never see people putting replicas of “normal” birds like sparrows and starlings in their yards.
How do you like to be a bit outrageous?
The seed head of the dandelion appears to be incredibly fragile—a puff of breath or a strong wind can make it fall apart. But that’s its function. The whole point of the round ball of fluff is to fall apart so that individual seeds can fly on the wind and plant themselves somewhere new.
How have you allowed something to fall apart so that something new could be born?
“Oh give me a home where the buffalo roam,” says the song, without ever noting that the buffalo themselves are roaming, not fixed to any one idea of where home might be. Sometimes home is less of a place than an experience or a group of fellow travelers.
What makes you feel at home?
“There can be no vulnerability without risk; there can be no community without vulnerability; there can be no peace, and ultimately no life, without community.”
–M. Scott Peck
What risks do you take in order to make community possible?
With family, friends or co-workers, it can be rough being the “big kid,” the one who is more mature, who watches for the big picture, who makes sure that people know what they need to know and the fun doesn’t get out of hand. So if you’re that “big kid” person, thanks for watching out for the little ones.
In what situations do you act as the responsible “big kid”?
