Have you ever stopped to consider that you already possess everything you need to soar? Rumi’s beautiful words remind us that we aren't meant to struggle through the dust of doubt or the heavy shadows of fear. To be born with wings means we have an inherent capacity for greatness, resilience, and joy. Yet, so often, we find ourselves choosing the slow, difficult path of crawling, staying low to the ground because it feels safer or more familiar than the vast, open sky.

In our daily lives, crawling often looks like playing it too safe, staying in jobs that drain us, or keeping our dreams tucked away in a drawer because we are afraid of the wind. We get so used to the friction of the earth that we forget how much lighter we could feel if we simply trusted our own strength. We focus so much on the obstacles in our path that we forget we have the ability to rise above them entirely. It is much easier to look at the dirt than to look at the horizon, but the horizon is where the magic happens.

I remember a time when I felt quite stuck myself, much like a little duckling afraid to leave the reeds. I was so focused on the small, messy details of my daily worries that I couldn't see the beautiful landscape around me. I was staying in my comfort zone, which felt more like a cage than a sanctuary. It wasn't until I decided to stop worrying about the uneven ground and instead focused on the rhythm of my own heartbeat and the possibility of flight that things began to change. I realized that my fears were just gravity, and I had the power to overcome them.

We all have moments where the weight of the world makes us want to stay grounded and hidden. But I want to remind you that those wings aren't just for show; they are functional, powerful, and uniquely yours. You don't need permission from anyone else to spread them. The sky is waiting for you, and it is much more beautiful than the path you are currently trudging through.

Today, I invite you to take a small, intentional breath and ask yourself: where am I choosing to crawl when I could be flying? You don't have to leap into the clouds all at once, but perhaps you can start by simply unfolding your wings and feeling the breeze. Trust in your innate ability to rise.