July 2023 Blog
“Feather In Your Cap”
Feathers had multiple uses through history. Some feathers were used as tools for writing and as symbols of the heavens and all things celestial. Feathers have served as metaphoric symbols for life’s experiences. Advice about life came in the form of old sayings, for instance, “Birds of a Feather Flock Together.” Wisdom for the ages!
The ancient English saying “Feathers in Your Cap” derived from the custom of adding a feather to a warrior’s headgear for each battle success. There are many explanations, of this concept but I like to think of each feather as a representation of the different areas of our life. If we put the feather of positive thinking next to the feather of our spiritual health, our physical health and our mental health, alongside the feather of improved relationships, gradually and steadily adding feathers of achievement in every aspect of our life, we can reach the goal to put enough feathers in our caps to finally soar with the eagles.
- Dr. Mike