Tiniest Speck of Self

"God turns you from one feeling to another and

teaches by means of opposites so that you will 

have two wings to fly, not one."

Rumi

Geese fly in a V formation with one leader.  When the leader grows tired, he falls to the back, and the next goose moves into the role of leader.  If one of the geese becomes inured and falls to the ground, at least one other goose will follow it, staying until both are ready to fly.  

This example demonstrates the importance of knowing more than one role as it better prepares us for change.  Whether the world changes around us so our mission becomes extinct or we as individuals change our focus and shift directions, it is best if we are diverse enough to adjust.

Perhaps this is where the saying, "The right hand needs to know what the left hand is doing," originated.  We are multi-gifted and the world will benefit if we can share all parts of our being. We never know when life will once again shift, calling us to utilize the tiniest speck of self, maybe so small it will never be used again; but, we were ready and accountable.