When you are scared to venture into the unknown, tap into your inner-strength and trust that the best is yet to come.

Below is a series of photos (click to enlarge)  of a bluebird fledgling learning to fly. I would have preferred to create a video with the Rocky Theme Song, “Gonna Fly Now,” playing in the background, but didn’t want to get sued!!! 

BTW, I’m dedicating this blog to my sister, Mary! So proud of you!!!

“Okay, I made it to the limb, now what?”

 

 

 

“Fly? Seriously? Have you ever tried this?”

 

“Wait. I’m slipping. I’m falling.”

 

 

 

 

“Okay, I’m back up.”

 

 

“Holy shit. Life looks different outside the box.”

 

 

“I’m not sure I can do this, Mama. I’m scared.”

 

 

“Okay, okay. I’ll try.”

 

 

 

“OMG! OMG! Really?  I’m supposed to flap my wings and trust they will carry me to where I need to go?”

 

“I can do this. I CAN!!!
Here I go-o-o-o-!
I’m gonna fly…
gonna fly high now.”

 

 

Photography by Pattie Welek Hall.