The Parkdale Pigeon , a pigeon located in Parkdale Australia, has made quite a reputation for himself! Although he lost The Bird of the Year Poll to the Australian Magpie, he has found a place in everyone’s hearts.
The Parkdale Pigeon’s story is a great testament to making things work no matter what your situation is. This pigeon, after having his nest removed and spikes installed to deter him from re-building his home on top of a monitor on a subway platform, pushed forward and came back even stronger. He re-built a majestic nest on top of the spikes, and now lives there with his partner and chicks, defying the odds and everyone’s expectations.
Maybe there are aspects of your life that are less than ideal? Take a page from this pigeon’s book, change it up and try new things. You might find that you can turn things around by tweaking your thinking and/or actions.
The idea of Feel Good Fridays started because we believe the simple things that bring a smile to our face, are some of the best things. Smiling and laughing has been proven to reduce stress in our lives! When we smile or laugh it releases neurotransmitters in our brain called endorphins, which are in charge of making us happy and helping to relieve stress.
Remember to check back for next week’s Feel Good Friday!