My Good Time Stories

The Eagle’s Ascent

High above the mountains, where clouds kissed the sun and silence ruled the skies, soared an old eagle named Arion. He was known by all as the strongest and wisest of the sky-dwellers, a master of the winds and keeper of peace.

One morning, as Arion glided effortlessly through the golden dawn, a restless crow spotted him from a nearby tree.

“There he is,” the crow cawed to himself. “Flying like he owns the sky.”

With a burst of wings, the crow darted toward Arion and landed squarely on his back. He pecked at the eagle’s neck and squawked in his ear.

“Come on, old bird! Fight me!”

Arion did not flap. Did not twist. Did not even glance back.

He simply rose.

Higher.

Above the trees. Above the clouds. Into air so thin, it whispered instead of howled.

The crow kept pecking, but something began to change. The higher Arion soared, the harder it became for the crow to breathe. His wings grew tired. His pecks slowed. The cold bit his feathers.

Until finally—he gasped, lost his grip, and tumbled into the clouds below.

Arion? He never looked down. He just kept rising.

The Lesson:
When distractions, criticism, or negativity come pecking at you—don’t waste your energy fighting back. Don’t lower yourself to respond. Instead, rise. Focus on growth. Focus on purpose. Focus on you strength. The higher you go, the quieter the noise becomes. Let your ascent and positive thinking be your answer.

Photo by Odd Rune Falch: https://www.pexels.com/photo/majestic-eagle-and-ravens-in-snowy-conflict-30281941/