Meet Boz. Boz is a Green Cheek Conure with a turquoise mutation. Full of personality, life, and love, Boz was my soul mate in animal form. Boz passed away 2 days ago after a tragic freak accident. He was only 18 months old. In his 18 months, he taught me so many important lessons about life. As painful as his loss is and as painful as even his good memories are at this point, I feel compelled to share his lessons. And so I'll share with you What the Turquoise Bird Taught Me.
WHAT THE TURQUOISE BIRD TAUGHT ME:
1. Look at things from different perspectives
2. Bring your light to light up someone else's world
Boz's very presence could light up a room. Let your personality shine to light up someone else's world. You never know what impact your light may have.
3. Approach new things carefully, but with Courage
It takes Courage to conquer a Dr Pepper can when you are only 62 grams.
4. Connect with people through your own passions
By sharing your passions, you share a piece of yourself which might otherwise remain untouchable
5. If you can't stand on your own head, stand on someone else's
Not really a lesson, I just love that he loved to stand on my head
6. Don't let clipped wings keep you from trying to fly
People will try to clip your wings (both figuratively and literally)-don't stop trying to fly
7. Love who you love
Love who you love without consideration of what others will think
8. Spend quality time with your loved ones
9. Take picture with friends... or photobomb them for fun
10. Keep your life spicy!
Keep life interesting-indulge in new experiences
11. Study hard... if you're not in school, help someone who is!
12. Don't let money worry you
But don't steal your parent's credit card like Boz
13. Sometimes you gotta take a gamble
14. Be vulnerable
The greatest love lends itself to vulnerability by breaking down every wall
15. Take naps with your people, relax!
Why recline over there when you can recline right here??!!
16. Do something you love and do it often
Who knew so much life and love could be compacted into such a tiny creature? Boz was my whole world, teaching me valuable lessons on life, love, and as I recently learned: vulnerability. I hope you will find his lessons as valuable as I have.
And to my Bozworth, I'll see you in my sunset.
