The Eagle And The Chicken

This story reminds me of the story of the Ugly Duckling. An eagle raised as a chicken and a swan raised as a duck. Both from an early age only knowing one way to be....like a chicken or a duck...and having no clue or awareness that they are at their core, something different, a swan and an eagle. And only becoming aware once they are separated from what they know and are encouraged to see in a new way. They both face a double abandonment....first from their true nest and then again from the false nest in order to return to the true Self. And with both the ugly duckling/swan and the eagle, they were unable to come into the awareness alone, but needed space from their 'regular world' along with the wisdom and guidance from others. I sense this story is a common one for our humanity. I can sure relate to losing one's self for various reasons, so totally that the false identity is fully embraced....and even fought for. And yet I can also relate to the insistent, not to be denied, inner voice of truth and Mystery that through grace, love, healing and wisdom offered so generously by others, makes awakening possible. It allows us to come home to our True Self and remember who we are.....alone and together. Thank you for this story......with love and gratitude.