Stand Tall

Adelie Penguin ~ Angelwings
WCN Fall 2019 Collection

There are 18 species of penguins living in Antarctica. Of these species, the Adelie penguin is the smallest, but these little buggers can pack a punch. Penguins of any species don't look very tough. They walk rather funny and are exceptionally cute, but they have a lot to go up against. Of course, global climate change is a challenge however on a daily basis penguins face predators, competitors, and even nosy scientists. The Adelie penguin being the smallest deals with all the above. Despite the obvious difficulties you will not catch the Adelie penguin cowering in fear. They are unafraid to fend off their rock nests, and protect their colony from attacking seals, shorebirds and the occasional researcher that got to close. With a good slap of their flipper these feisty little birds send their enemies seeking easier targets.

I don not suggest going around slapping your enemies but I do propose we take a leaf from the Adelie penguin's book. Take courage and don't allow others to push you around. Your enemies want you to feel small, so always remember the Adelie penguin is the smallest in the crowd too, but they never let that stop them.