The Story of the Young Seagull

Once upon a time, there was a young seagull named Sky. Sky lived on a small rocky island with his family, watching his older siblings soar high above the sea. They glided gracefully in the sky, diving for fish and playing in the wind. Sky, however, was afraid. Every time he thought about flying, his heart raced. The thought of leaving the safety of the nest was terrifying.

Sky's parents encouraged him, “You must fly, Sky. The sky is where you belong.” But Sky wasn’t convinced. He would watch the other birds with envy, wishing he could be as brave as they were.

One day, a strong gust of wind blew across the island. Sky’s family prepared to take off and catch the winds, but Sky couldn’t move. “I can’t do it,” he whispered, “What if I fall?”

His mother, perched on a nearby rock, said gently, “You can never soar if you don’t spread your wings. The sky might be scary, but it’s also full of freedom. You’ll never know what you’re capable of unless you try.”

Sky looked at the vast ocean below and felt a flutter in his chest. Taking a deep breath, he stretched his wings for the first time. The wind tugged at him, and with a sudden burst of courage, Sky jumped.

At first, he tumbled through the air, struggling to find balance. But he didn’t give up. Each flap of his wings grew stronger. The wind, once frightening, became his ally, lifting him higher and higher. Sky felt a rush of excitement. He was flying! For the first time, he saw the world from above—the sparkling ocean, the endless sky, and his family cheering him on from below.

Sky soared through the clouds, feeling a freedom he had never imagined. He realized that the fear he had held on to for so long was nothing compared to the joy and power of flying.

From that day forward, Sky flew with confidence, knowing that he could overcome any challenge. Every time he faced a new gust of wind, he remembered that the sky was always there, waiting for him to spread his wings.

Like the young seagull, we all face moments of fear and doubt. But courage doesn’t mean the absence of fear—it means moving forward despite it. Sometimes, we need to take that first leap, spread our wings, and trust that we have the strength to soar. The sky is full of possibilities, and you can reach heights you never dreamed of if you have the courage to try.

?? : Alka Biju