<photo: beach in Perth, Australia>
Jonathan Livingston Seagull, written by Richard Bach, is a story of a seagull who is frustrated with the meaningless materialism, conformity, and limitation of the seagull life. “Most gulls don't bother to learn more than the simplest facts of flight - how to get from shore to food and back again” writes the author.
Jonathan vents his frustration by learning everything he can about flying. In doing so, Jonathan discovers his purpose in life.
Jonathan Livingston Seagull has been flying with me ever since I read the book and he tells me - “Don’t believe what your eyes are telling you. All they show is limitation. Look with your understanding. Find out what you already know and you will see the way to fly.”