Once upon a time a scorpion wanted to cross a brook. On the bank he saw a frog and asked if the frog would give him a ride to the other side.
"Oh no," says the frog, "If I carry you on my back you will sting me."
"But why would I sting you when we would both surely perish," replied the scorpion.
The frog eventually conceded that the scorpion had a point, and agreed to the request.
Half way across, the scorpion stung the frog, and they both began to drown.
"But why did you break your word and sting me, knowing it would be certain death for us both?" cried the frog.
"Because it is in my nature," said the scorpion.
Reminding you that while all efforts should be made to be kind, there are people out there whose nature is completely hostile, where kindness doesn’t work. For the non-professional therapist, often the best response is non-contact. Each person in life has challenges and you are not responsible for fixing everyone. Help those you can, but be realistic and stay away from those who will harm you.
4 comments:
I work with a woman like that and I've found that the non-contact method works best. Kind of sad that it had to come to that though.
I am a frog for sure and have come across many scorpions, you'd think I would learn my lesson but I don't.
Very well said, Patty! How is Mr. Lincoln doing??
I am frog as well, and have gotten stung many times. Great reminder. Thank you!
Holiday cheers,
Renie
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