Birds of a Feather
- Sheri and Bill Eppright
- Jul 9, 2025
- 2 min read
Flocks of birds soar with effortless grace, adjusting instinctively to each other, guided by both willingness and ability. We’ve come to see these two qualities of willingness and ability as the “power couple” behind success.
While we may want to grow or change, it’s the willingness to step out coupled with the ability to follow through that moves us forward. And like birds in flight, we often do this best when we support and align with one another.
Sheri: This week, I was reminded of how refreshing it can be to connect with strangers. While standing in a grocery line, I commented on a food item a couple in front of me was buying. We chatted briefly - nothing profound - but we all left smiling. Sometimes, even tiny interactions carry us forward.
Bill: It rained a lot this week. So, viewing this in a positive stream of consciousness how about: “right as rain”, “up the spout again”, “it’s raining violets”, or “I can see clearly now”. Or for pet lovers, raining “like cats and dogs”.
Life lessons from the flock: willingness gets us moving, ability keeps us going, and a few good traveling companions make the journey much more enjoyable.
So spread your wings, share a smile, and appreciate the people flying beside you. Even birds know that life is a little easier when we catch the same breeze together! 😊
Positive Reflections
"Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do." — Leonardo da Vinci
"If you're not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you." — Zig Ziglar
"If you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done." — Thomas Jefferson
Music Moments…
Music shapes our lives, gives meaning to our days, and locks in memories of certain points in time. We decided to check out what was charting 50 years, in the summer of 1975.
Sheri: That summer I was deep into motherhood, chasing two rambunctious preschool age boys. Music was my lifeline to sanity! I loved listening to these three songs on the radio:
Bill: I learned to waterski that summer. I got water in my ears and other places, but I can still “hear” these summer of ’75 classics:
Positively speaking, Sheri & Bill
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