Birds of a Feather Flock Together
Birds of a feather flock together is true for people as well as birds. A flock (noun) is a group of birds, animals, or people. When birds, animals, or people flock (verb) together, they get together. They form a group.
Birds often flock with other birds like them.
They also fly together, as we see with these geese. Flocks provide safety and support.
Birds of a feather flock together means people stay with people like them.
Groups may form based on:
- Interests
- Beliefs
- Looks
- Goals
- Backgrounds
People also form groups for safety and support.
Birds of a feather flock together can be a warning.
Adults warn children or youth about certain groups. Young people may see no harm. However, adults fear:
- The groups’ effect on their children
- Their children’s reputation when with those groups
People can learn from birds of a different feather.
To figure out one another, people must spend time together. Friendships with people of another background offer wonderful rewards. These include new:
- Knowledge
- Food
- Music
- Language
- Activities
Sharing another person’s culture offers richness to any life.
Spend time with birds of a feather. Also reach out to birds in other flocks from here to Timbuktu. God created a wide, wonderful world. Enjoy all its variety.
“The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully, though they cannot compare with the wings and feathers of the stork” (Job 39:13 NIV).
Thanks to Kay Emerick for the suggestion and Jeri Stone for the photo.
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