Free your Bird|پرنده خود را آزاد کنید

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“73rd story”

First published: Jan.10.2019

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There once was a little boy who had the cutest little bird. That beautiful bird was dear to his heart so he took care of it with passion and love.

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He kept the bird’s cage beside him even when he went to bed. Everyone in the family knew how much this bird meant to him. He was the youngest child so the little boy’s siblings took advantage of him.

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They made the little brother do all their chores, and if he refused to obey, they threatened to free his bird into the sky. The poor little boy had to do all their work and not tell his parents, just to keep his bird safe in its cage.

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As time passed, the little boy grew tired of his siblings’ abusive behaviours and no longer wanted to be their slave, so he decided to put an end to the torture.

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One morning his older brother called him and said: “I wasn’t able to finish my homework, write it fast and neat or I will let your bird go.”

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The little boy calmly said: “Do your own homework, leave me alone.”

His brother said: “Oh, great, so say goodbye to your bird.”

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The little boy responded: “I freed my bird last night. This was the only way to free me from being your slave and put a stop to your ungrateful acts.”

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This is the story of all of us. The only difference is that, that bird to us could be; Power, Money, Position, Beauty, Education, etc.

If we depend on these things in life we will never be able to free ourselves. We should try to have all the great positive things in life without becoming a slave of them.

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Categories: bedtime story, fable, folk tale, tale

177 comments ›

  1. Sorryless
    January 10, 2019 • 1:03 pm

    What a beautiful parable Laleh. And you’re right, it rings true as our “beautiful bird” is always something.

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  2. noir622224124
    January 10, 2019 • 1:03 pm

    Really amazing

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  4. myexpressionofthoughtsblog
    January 10, 2019 • 1:26 pm

    So true and beautiful moral shared in the form of marvellous story .

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  5. Dewin Nefol
    January 10, 2019 • 1:41 pm

    Namaste Laleh 🙂

    A wonderful little story wrapped around a big idea as is your trademark. Much enjoyed as always, thank you 🙂 There is such freedom and sense of liberation when we make a deliberate choice to let go of the things that constrict or restrict our growth: it is neither a sacrifice nor a compromise but an act of self-love.

    A delightful read, thank you 🙂 Loved the images used.

    Namaste 🙂

    DN

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  7. tylerus
    January 10, 2019 • 1:52 pm

    Lovely! Never stop writing.

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  8. equipsblog
    January 10, 2019 • 2:00 pm

    Wonderful story and metaphor.

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  9. Bella G. Bear
    January 10, 2019 • 2:01 pm

    That’s a great story:-) thanks for sharing

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  10. hassanmosleh
    January 10, 2019 • 2:24 pm

    Wonderful story with a remarkable lesson at the end , thanks

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  11. Indira
    January 10, 2019 • 2:38 pm

    I love the bird pictures!! 🙂

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  12. janmalique
    January 10, 2019 • 3:19 pm

    Truly wise words Laleh! Wonderful story. 💐

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  13. krishnapriya108
    January 10, 2019 • 3:43 pm

    What a lovely story with such a deep and inspiring teaching. Congratulations on the award for your book. Thank you for sharing always.

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  14. Invisibly Me
    January 10, 2019 • 5:45 pm

    The moral to this story is perfect. “We should try to have all the great positive things in life without becoming its slave” – you’ve said that so well. A lot of the time I don’t think we’re even aware just how tied to things we are, just how much we become slaves of so many things that rob us of joy and freedom and invite stress and anxiety instead. Wonderful post, Laleh.xx

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  15. Atul Depak
    January 10, 2019 • 5:48 pm

    Mashallah! Written so well. Parindah khud ra azaad kanid ❤️👍

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  16. Johnzelle
    January 10, 2019 • 6:18 pm

    Great moral to this story!

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  18. joyroses13
    January 10, 2019 • 9:55 pm

    A beautiful story and such a true statement that it makes!

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  19. Manessah B.
    January 10, 2019 • 11:32 pm

    I truly loved this, Laleh. When we hold on tightly to something, we are giving it so much power over us and it becomes our weakness that others can use against us. Really powerful message and so uplifting!

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  21. anne leueen
    January 11, 2019 • 1:41 am

    This is a wonderful little story with such a powerful lesson to learn from it. A lesson we all need to remember and act upon.

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  22. www.corneliaweber-photography.com
    January 11, 2019 • 2:56 am

    Such a beautiful and wise story. The bird had been the boys companion , until the boy gained enough strength to be himself, so he could set him free, and became free himself.

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  24. Crissy
    January 11, 2019 • 10:29 am

    I love the illustration Laleh. 💜💜

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  25. Mark Ryan
    January 11, 2019 • 12:46 pm

    Wonderful, and beautifully expanded.

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  26. Gallivanta
    January 11, 2019 • 1:00 pm

    How great to be set free from all that keeps us captive and enslaved.

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  27. anamikaisblogging
    January 11, 2019 • 1:32 pm

    How true these words of your parable are Mam…Wonderful share….

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  28. Nasuko
    January 11, 2019 • 2:17 pm

    Excellent story,it’s your creating? 😀

    One of the simplest ways to stay Freedom is to let go of all things that make us afraid of losing,I think. 😀

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  29. Roy McCarthy
    January 11, 2019 • 8:51 pm

    Well told Laleh, and how true. It’s as we get older that we discover these things for ourselves. And hey, the bird was probably happy also to be free. Oh, and nice choice of pics.

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  30. Jonathan Caswell
    January 11, 2019 • 9:17 pm

    Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
    BRAVO FOR THIS STORY AND YOUR BOOK’S CONTINUED SUCCESS! FREEDOM IS ALWAYS BETTER THAN FORCED SLAVERY!

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  31. sheqoz.com
    January 11, 2019 • 11:21 pm

    Deep meaning as we all have little birds we are not willing to set free. Beautiful story, thank you ❤💙

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  32. Ultra
    January 12, 2019 • 9:43 pm

    Beautiful birds, interesting world, want to live and admire this beauty every day,
    Best wishes

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  33. quercuscommunity
    January 13, 2019 • 12:55 am

    A useful lesson in what is really important. Thank you.

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  34. Warren Richards
    January 13, 2019 • 11:37 pm

    A wonderful story. Just like the bird, a freed heart and mind, helps a soul to truly be free. To soar higher than those, who would try to keep a heart in bondage!

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  35. Tanusri sen
    January 14, 2019 • 2:37 am

    Very beautiful story with a big lesson, mam… Thank you.. Hv a gr8 day.. 😃

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  36. calmkate
    January 14, 2019 • 4:48 am

    Nice one, echoes my post ‘serfdom’ 🙂

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  37. stopociechblog
    January 14, 2019 • 6:44 am

    A very clever message. Many of us are slaves, and this is faith, money or family. You put a difficult task ahead of us. Oh, difficult!

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  38. Jack Eason
    January 14, 2019 • 7:10 am

    Reblogged this on Have We Had Help? and commented:
    Another tale from Laleh 😉 x

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  39. jmshistorycorner
    January 14, 2019 • 11:23 am

    Great story with a good moral. Like the new layout.

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  41. padmajaramesh
    January 16, 2019 • 3:47 pm

    Very nice and best example for everyone to stay free from attachments
    ✌👌👏👏

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  43. स्वामी श्री
    January 17, 2019 • 12:21 am

    https://wp.me/paBgxs-ct

    *रोजगार प्राप्ति के उपाय*

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  44. aruna3
    January 17, 2019 • 4:44 pm

    Yeah.freedom is better than living in the cage.not be slave of anybody.wonderfull written,dear!!

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  45. sanakhalid
    January 17, 2019 • 10:23 pm

    What a beautiful story.Loved it

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  46. Ana Daksina
    January 18, 2019 • 8:42 pm

    Reblogging to my sister site Timeless Wisdoms

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  51. Robin
    January 26, 2019 • 11:45 am

    This is such a beautiful story/parable, Laleh.

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  54. Suma Reddy
    August 12, 2021 • 8:41 am

    The story is awesome and your books look amazingly beautiful, wish you many more successful writings ❤

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  55. Shweta Suresh
    August 12, 2021 • 10:05 am

    That’s a beautiful message! A lovely story, Laleh 😊

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  56. utahan15
    August 12, 2021 • 1:16 pm

    birds on the wire
    no need to conspire
    as the chickadee in the cage
    got out and let out the front door
    freedom the gist
    and in being missed
    sad beauty indeed

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  57. luaydpk
    August 12, 2021 • 4:48 pm

    I read mantiqu thair from Fariduddin Attar in Indonesia translation. That beatiful bird!

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  59. Martina Ramsauer
    August 14, 2021 • 1:29 pm

    This is an absolutely touching story, which can be applied to everyone!! Many thanks

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  60. Dee Min
    August 15, 2021 • 9:22 pm

    Now that’s a powerful lesson in story form. Great job!!! Cheers, Dee

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  61. Priti
    August 16, 2021 • 1:32 am

    Excellent story with these wonderful photos of birds 😊❤️!

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  63. usfman
    August 22, 2021 • 7:28 pm

    As an adult, I kept thinking that freeing the bird means relinquishing one’s dependence on materialistic indulgence.

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  64. bigskybuckeye
    August 26, 2021 • 9:52 am

    Inspiring lesson! Taking two precious beings . . . young boy and his special friend . . . teach us so much about life.

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