Strength in Numbers

Now that it’s spring time flocks of birds are beginning to fly north.

You may have noticed geese always fly in the formation of a “V”. Each bird flaps their wings creating uplift for the birds immediately following.

Flying in the “V” formation adds 70% greater flying range than if they flew on their own. When one falls out of formation, all the other geese feel the drag and resistance of going alone and quickly goes back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the birds in front.

The geese honk from behind as encouragement to the ones up front to keep up their speed. It helps to advance them all. Yet what message do we give others when we honk from behind???

If the leader goose tires, it falls back into the formation and one of the two following takes over.

Finally, if a bird gets sick or wounded and falls out of formation, two other geese follow it down to lend help and protection. They stay with the bird until it either dies or is able to fly again. Then they join together into a “V” formation until they can catch up with their group or join another.

When we feel alone or are having challenges, we can get some great benefit with the help and support of others. Hypnosis is a great avenue to help you feel more connected.

Just like the geese, people who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going more quickly and easily because they are traveling on the thrust of one another.

Therefore, always remember to stay in formation with those people headed in the same direction.