Learn the lesson of self-reliance from the bird.

Learn the lesson of self-reliance from the bird. A bird perched on the leafy twig of a tree is not affected by the wild swaying of the twig or the storm which might blow it off because it relies not on the twig or tree but on its own wings for its safety. It knows it can always fly away and save itself. The bird is always happy and carefree. Birds are not concerned about accumulating. They are content to make the best of the present, living on whatever they can get for the day. They do not worry about the careers of their children or the state of their bank accounts. They have no anxiety about the upkeep of houses or properties. Now think about what you have made of yourself? Sitting on the branch of the tree of life, are you not worried about every little tremor in life; consumed by it, and losing your peace of mind? 

Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba