Lessons from Wild Geese
- Jean Shinoda Bolen
- Sep 15, 2022
- 1 min read
It was fun for me to compare wild geese flying in "V” formation to women's circles in my book Urgent Message from Mother. Except for the shape, a circle functions as geese do. They rotate leadership -When the lead goose tires, another takes the lead position. By flying in formation, they fly 71 percent further together than one goose could fly alone. As each goose flaps its wings it creates an uplift that supports the goose flying behind it. The support of the others makes it easier to go where they want to go. They honk while in flight to encourage the lead goose to keep up the speed.
The lessons are applicable-we do go further with support of others; their thoughts, ideas, and prayers add an uplift, and our "honking" does need to be encouraging. I've ended some workshop circles where I talked about Lessons from Wild Geese in a lighthearted, playful way -I had participants be pretend geese, flapping arms as wings and honking. It's also been a delight when, from time to time, I get an email that ends with "Honk! Honk! Honk!"
Page 73-74 of Moving Toward the Millionth Circle 5WCW Energizing the Global Women's Movement
the way you draw life lessons from the behavior of wild geese flying in formation was both insightful and uplifting. The comparisons to support, shared leadership, and encouragement made the natural world feel deeply relevant to how we interact and grow together as humans. I especially liked how you connected the uplifting nature of cooperation to real‑world circles and community work — it really brought the metaphor to life. I recently came across a similar reflection on teamwork and mutual support on a review blog https://samedaydiplomas.com/, and it offered another interesting perspective on how much we can achieve when we lift each other up. Thanks for sharing this inspiring piece — it gave me something to think about as …
This reflection on wild geese was both beautiful and deeply meaningful — I really enjoyed how you connected their natural behavior to lessons about belonging and finding our own place in the world. Your writing feels poetic yet grounded, and it invites real introspection without feeling heavy. While reading, it reminded me of a related discussion I came across on a review blog https://www.rosedalewellness.com/ that offered another thoughtful take on personal growth and connection. Thank you for sharing such a rich, uplifting piece — it truly stayed with me long after I finished.
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Sometimes I sit on Nehamari longer than I plan to, simply because the calm feels like a soft blanket around my tired mind. In a city like Mumbai, where everything moves fast, this slow tenderness feels precious. It reminds me that not everything needs to be a race. Some moments are meant to be felt, not hurried.