The Daily Prompt today truly got me thinking….and on a Monday that is slightly painful. The challenge today is this – Clichés become clichés for a reason. Tell us about the last time a bird in the hand was worth two in the bush for you.
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This may be a reverse approach to this challenge, but this is where my brain took my words.
Truly appreciating what you have without looking at what better things may come along may be easier said than done. There is always the outward pressure of ‘what if’ that will make us ponder the value of what we have now versus the value of what may lay beyond.
We take the risk of upsetting the balance in our lives, that sure thing, to forage the unknown. And perhaps the excitement of the mysterious is part of the allure. Perhaps the elusive birds in the bush hold the key to something we have not been able to realize with the bird in hand.
It’s lofty to dream, but as long as we don’t let greed cloud our vision, each of us will always have that feeling of wanderlust. It’s how we choose to act on that feeling that is important, and so far, I have never let that voracity interrupt the path that I have chosen.
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Yes, just because a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush doesn’t mean the two in the bush should be ignored. 🙂 Good post!
Thanks Rick!! 🙂
A great counterpoint to the cliche.
Thanks Guap….I like to think outside of the cliche box.
Ditto what Senor Guapo said.
🙂 There are always two sides.
This was one of the best posts I’ve read today. Thanks!
🙂 Thank you….we should never just settle!
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I read somewhere that you should do at least one thing a day that scares you! Not sure if I can do that every day… 🙂 Enjoyed your post.
Thank you so much. Just believing in myself scares me sometimes….I hope that counts.
I’d trade everything I got for whatever is behind door number three. Perhaps it’s a pen full of chickens.
Mmmm…..chickens!!
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Thank you so much….I really appreciate that!!
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Nice touch… I enjoyed reading this… 😉
Thank you.
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