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If we look at a flock of geese in flight, we see a remarkable phenomenon. The flapping of each goose’s wings creates an updraft that supports the birds flying behind it. In other words, the effort of one helps the others move forward with less resistance. The same principle applies to people, but only if they clearly define a single, higher goal and understand how they move toward it.
For people, the “wingbeat” is the example that each one gives to the others. Just as in battle, those who go in front inspire those behind them, the personal example of one who makes efforts toward the goal gives strength to everyone else. The movement of one creates support for another.
In a flock of birds, when one breaks formation, it immediately encounters strong air resistance. This resistance forces it to return to formation quickly, where the flight again becomes easier. The same should happen among people. When someone leaves the common direction, they begin to feel the resistance of life much more strongly. The only way forward becomes returning to the group, to the collective movement. However, for this to work, everyone needs to be directed at one goal. Then some will naturally go in front, others will follow behind, and together they will reach the goal.
Those who follow understand that they are weaker, and therefore they hold on to those ahead of them. They realize they cannot break through alone. This understanding appears when the importance of the goal is constantly upheld. If the goal is clear and great enough, it binds everyone together.
Even leadership works the same way in nature. When the leading goose grows tired, it moves to the back of the formation, and another bird takes its place. Among people, leaders rarely act this way. However, a true leader needs to be guided by the importance of the common goal. They must feel responsible for ensuring that the entire “flock” continues moving to the destination.
It does not matter whether they themselves will remain in front or not. What matters is that the movement continues and the goal is reached. In that state, their thoughts are not about themselves at all, but about the collective path of everyone together. That is what it means to be a leader. It means to serve the goal and ensure that the whole group advances to it.
Based on KabTV’s “News with Dr. Michael Laitman” with Kabbalist Dr. Michael Laitman on January 5, 2026. Written/edited by students of Kabbalist Dr. Michael Laitman.