THE EAGLE AND THE OYSTER

BY RICHARD QUEK

Once there were two eggs discussing what they wanted to
be when they hatched. The first egg said, “I want to be
an oyster when I hatch. An oyster just lay in the water
and never has to make any decisions. The currents of
the ocean move it about, so it doesn’t have to plan.
The ocean water passing by brings its food. Whatever
the ocean provides is what the oyster receives, no
more, no less.” The first egg continued, “That’s the
life for me. It may be limited, but there are no
decisions and no responsibilities. There is a secured
existence controlled only by the ocean.”

The second egg said, “That’s not the life for me. I
wish to be an eagle. An eagle is free to go where it
wants and to do as it pleases. Of course it is
responsible for hunting its own food and making
survival decisions, but it is also free to fly as high
as the mountains.” The second egg continued, “The eagle
is in control, instead of being controlled by others. I
want no limits placed on me, nor do I want to be a
slave of the ocean. Consequently, I am willing to
expend the effort required to live the life of an
eagle.”


SUCCESS PRINCIPLES

The eagle is a symbol of strength, speed, height, and
freedom. It is able to soar to great heights and have a
beautiful view of the world. However, the eagle has to
pay the price for what benefits it has, by having to
work, risk and fight for its survival. For freedom and
success there is always a price to pay. Of course to
play it save we can choose to take the course of action
of the oyster to be in our comfort zone and achieve
nothing.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE

"Look up, laugh loud, talk big, keep the color in your
cheek and the fire in your eye, adorn your person,
maintain your health, your beauty and your animal
spirits."