Homeschooling on Eagle’s Wings

Whenever I see a hummingbird out my kitchen window I scream like a little girl.  Granted, it’s been awhile since I was one of those, but the excitement I feel when I see these beautiful creatures is overwhelming.  But have you noticed that hummingbirds seem to flap the fastest when they are hovering?

Homeschoolers are like that too.  Sometimes they’ll try to work so hard and so fast, that they actually get LESS work done instead of more.  Make sure you have enough time in your day to actually get the homeschooling done.  If you try to get too much done, you’ll end up going even slower through your year.

In other words, don’t try to do too much, you’ll just end up standing still.

Another thing about hummingbirds you should know.  Sure they look sweet, but they are actually pretty violent and aggressive, according to the books.  Could that be caused by how hard they work?  Are they stressed out?  I’m not naming names or anything, but if you feel like you’re flapping your wings as fast as you can, and not getting anywhere…. and if that frustrates you…. Maybe you’re a hummingbird.

I was watching a bald eagle fly the other day.  Unlike a hummingbird, they really don’t flap much at all.  And yet, they really get a LOT done.  Maybe this coming school year, consider not flapping so much, but soaring a little more.  Relax, and let the delights of your children provide the lift you need for your homeschool.

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