The Bird Called 'Too Flashy'—What the Golden Pheasant Teaches Us About Being Ourselves

Golden Pheasant—do you know this bird?
With crimson feathers and a golden crown, it is a bird that shines as if it has stepped right out of a painting every time it catches the light.
Because of its overly vivid appearance,

it was once thought in Europe to be a

“fictional creature”that couldn't possibly exist in reality.But it was alive all along.

People simply couldn't believe in a beauty
they had never seen before.

🧠 What We Can See from How the Brain Works

When the human brain encounters something unknown or unpredictable,
it momentarily feels a sense of danger and tries to protect itself.

This is called a “vigilance response,”
a natural function for survival.

However, at times, this can also make it difficult to accept things that are
“different,” “new,” or “too flashy.”That is precisely why the Golden Pheasant asks us:
—How does your heart react when faced with “unfamiliar beauty”?

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🎨 Color Prescription: Gold × Red

Gold symbolizes“confidence” and “self-worth,”while red symbolizes
“vitality” and “passion.”Adorned in these two colors, the Golden Pheasant seems to be quietly declaring,

“I am fine just as I am.”
You don't need to conform to someone else's standards,and you don't need to compare yourself.If you believe in your own colors, that is when you shine the brightest.


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Conclusion

It’s okay if people think you’re flashy.
Don't let others sway you.

Believe in your own colors,
and live today.

Like the Golden Pheasant, be dignified.
And be kind.

May the days where you can be proud of yourself
increase little by little.🕊️

Mimi

This article is compiled in this magazine.

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