The Little Sparrow

Picture a little sparrow, pecking up crumbs in a courtyard on a winter's day. Look closely, cats surround her, waiting to pounce. The sparrow is small, meek and vulnerable. She lives under the heavy cloud of threat and danger.
What would it take for this, fragile bird to rise up, to out-fly the dangers that surround her, and transform into a strong, proud eagle, who guides and protects others within her range?
The story of this transformation is my life story.