the boiling
frog syndrome
describes a frog slowly being boiled alive
the
upshot being that if a frog is placed in boiling water
it will jump out
but
if it is placed in cold water that is slowly
heated
it will not perceive the danger and will be cooked to death
the anecdote is used as a metaphor
for our inability to react
to significant changes
that occur gradually
Sometimes in life
we accept unhealthy situations
with
friends
family
or
co-workers
because
we have been treated poorly for so long
we become numb to it
and
because boundaries were never established
we
don't know enough to "jump" when we should
we become "boiled" in them
don't be a dead frog
know when to jump
Sue
xo
8 comments:
Great analogy and so true...thanks for the reminder!
Have a great day, Mariaelena
PS: come on over and visit!
I am finding that the older I get the less likely I am to put up with these types of relationships in my life. I am more willing to write off the toxic relationships, even though some may see it as something not to be done because they are family, a co-worker, etc. It makes for a much less stressful and more happy life for me. So here is to not being the frog!
I have always liked that one. Also the one about the little girl crossing the stream and the snake. He promised not to bite her if she would carry him across the water. She did, and then he bit her. When she said "but you promised!", his answer was: "but you knew I was a snake when you picked me up!"
Always a good thing to remember.
Very true, good analogy.
I've never heard that term before. I no longer allow toxic people in my life. I much prefer spending time with joyful, uplifting friends. Best wishes to you, Tammy
Very wise words.
This is great. It's very relevant to my work situation.
Also love Lana's snake story!
Penny x
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