I’m sure most of you…if not all…have heard the fable of the
and
…how the scorpion wanted a ride across the
…the frog initially declined, fearing the scorpion would sting him…but, the scorpion convinced him otherwise…agreeing with the frog that it would be foolish…they’d both
…so, the scorpion climbed the frog’s back, and they entered the water…halfway across, the scorpion stung the frog…when asked, Why?…the scorpion replied
…ok, here’s my dilemma…my Callemonit
…the frog verbalized his concern about the scorpion’s known behavior…he called him on it…petitioned for a change of ways…and even gave a specific
…still, the scorpion did as he pleased…even death wasn’t enough of a deterrent…so, what makes me
think I can inspire people to practice a Callemonit lifestyle…in essence, be frogs…knowing full well they might be dealing with scorpions that behave like this
…of course, the eternal optimist in me believes not all scorpions are unyielding…they can change…especially when real deterrents loom
…obviously, I’m biased to Callemonit…but, most frogs are understandably pessimistic…concluding, scorpions will be scorpions…their changes tend to be short-lived at best…frustrating…it’s simply easier to refrain from Callemonit entirely and choose the
of least resistance…adapt to the environment
…resist the urge to speak up…instead, make concessions…avoid this
…that being the case, for the coworker who makes you feel weird when you wear a skirt or try a new perfume…just wear pants and take a different
…or better still, take the stairs…it’s good exercise…and for the husband who leaves his dirty dishes on the coffee table or in the sink…just clean them up time and time again…put them in the
…after all, he works hard all day…it’s the least you can do…and for the girlfriend who flirts with your man at every Christmas party and
…stay home on Christmas and stand on the other side of the field…or, you can give her a pass and let her have her fun…deep down, she’s probably sad and insecure…there’s no need to
I hope you’ve enjoyed my post…and as always, I appreciate comments, likes, and shares…thanks, Mark.
…did you seriously think I was going to end with my lame attempt at sarcasm?…you’re not frogs who are easily swayed or quick to make concessions…you are filled with passion, conviction, and determination…especially when it comes to upholding your rights, values, and beliefs.
Avoiding Callemonit isn’t the answer…the challenge is to come up with creative ways to initiate Callemonit conversations that aren’t construed as confrontational…assure people that you have good intentions…the communication of honest feelings for a better world.
Now I’m done!