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Bird Quote by Kyo Maclear

“If the wind is going the right way, some birds like to spread their wings and hang in the air, appearing not to move a bit. It is a subtle skill, to remain appreciably steady amid the forces of drift and gravity, to be neither rising nor falling.” quote by Kyo Maclear
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““If the wind is going the right way, some birds like to spread their wings and hang in the air, appearing not to move a bit. It is a subtle skill, to remain appreciably steady amid the forces of drift and gravity, to be neither rising nor falling.””

Kyo Maclear

About This Quote

Source Book: The Best of Us, 2015

Maintaining composure and balance despite external pressures, like a bird hovering steady in the wind.

In simple terms: Stay steady amid life's forces.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate calm stability.

Themes

resilience balance mindfulness adaptation

Mood

reflective calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • high‑stress work
  • personal crises
  • public speaking
  • sports competition
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

psychology physics metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • What helps you stay grounded?
  • How can you practice this skill daily?
A Different Perspective

Staying steady can be difficult when forces are strong.

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