06/05/2026
The Sky Is Falling
We’ve all heard the folk tale about a chicken who tries to warn his companions that the world is coming to an end by yelling, “The sky is falling!”
It all starts with him being hit on the head by an acorn. Of course, no one could deny his experience of being hit with the acorn.
However, his conclusion about what that meant was reactive.
What’s even more concerning is how everyone believed what he said and started running frantically around as if it were true.
No one took the time to verify it.
How could they? It had just happened.
Sounds a lot like the days we’re living in.
People jump to conclusions, spread fear and rumors, until everyone is in a panic.
In that panic, people follow the crowd like the blind leading the blind rather than thinking critically.
Ultimately, they allow fear to drive their decisions.
Moral of the story…
When we overreact initially, we can create unnecessary fear for others.
We don’t want to believe every alarming report we hear or come to conclusions based on emotions.
We don’t want to be reactive, but instead gather evidence and respond appropriately.
Verify before you amplify; investigate before you panic.
