THE SCORPION & THE FROG
Lesson of the Day: TRUST THEIR NATURE...
Many times upon many times ago, and unto this very day all over the world… there was a scorpion with a venomous and fatal weapon: his tail. He also had a goal in mind. The scorpion sat on the bank of a deep, blue river, eyeing the other side where many lesser insects frocklicked about, ignorant of their own state of prey. The scorpion was hungry and decided to strike. However, he had one problem: he couldn’t swim and needed help crossing the water. No sooner did he realize he could not accomplish this task alone, when a jolly frog made his way up to the rocky shores of the riverbank. The frog began to stretch his arms and legs, ready for the glorious day and fresh waters. He does love sunshine, his good health, and a cool, morning swim.
The scorpion studies him sternly, then smiles.
Scorpion: “Good day kind frog, how about you give me a ride across the river, for I cannot swim. I must make it across. I would be entirely grateful.“
Frog: “Good day, Sir.”
The frog hesitates.
Frog: “Perhaps, I would be amenable to helping a less treacherous creature. Were you a caterpillar, or a ladybug I might offer a ride. But you, a scorpion, may sting me and I would die a painful death, and then drown. Not today, scorpion.”
Scorpion: “Ah, yes. Wise indeed. However, have you considered that if I sting you unto your death, that I would surely drown as well? What reason would I have to cause my own end? It would make no good sense for me to sting you in the middle of the river. I simply wish to get to the other side. No harm in that.”
Frog considers this and deems the scorpion’s argument sensible; quite reasonable indeed. Besides, thought the frog to himself, why not give him the benefit of the doubt? Frog was a jovial chap who learned good manners from his mother. He always did his laundry on time, and helped his elderly neighbors carry goods home from the market. After a few moments of consideration, he decided to trust the scorpion’s words.
Frog: “Alright, hop on. Let’s cross it together.”
The scorpion climbs onto the frog’s back as he takes to the water.
One breast stroke.
Oh, how the cool water reminds him of a certain state of nirvana. And frankly, the scorpion isn’t even that heavy really! No problem.
Two more breast strokes. Such delight.
And another, until…. a shock and pain erupts that pierces the frog’s skin right at his heart, and a salty, crimson blood drips into the deep waters. The scorpion had indeed stung the frog’s heart right in the middle of that very river.
They are both doomed. Frog is confused, dying and gasping for air. The scorpion will surely perish as well. The life is leaving frog’s body as he struggles to understand the damage that has been done. Upon his last breath he asks, “Why did you sting me?”
The scorpion then answered, “I do apologize, but I couldn’t resist the urge. It’s simply my nature.”
Fin.
Why did I tell you a morose fable dating back to the early 1900’s, with the story’s precursor possibly dating back to 1400s Persia? Well, all real fairy tales are half-dark because they embody psychological archetypes that speak to your soul’s fabric, about real life lessons. I never left the dark parts out of the old tales, for Helena. It’s wise to understand what Earth actually is.
Stories that stand the test of time speak to the soul because they communicate truth.
The moral of this famous story is: TRUST THEIR NATURE.
Oftentimes, that which we need to consider keeping or releasing, involves relationships.
Relationships are tricky. Your heart may be open. You may be attuned to your own feelings and sensitivities. However, you can look at someone’s patterns to assess their nature. Trust their nature.
Most people do not see the world as it is, they see the world as they are. We see the world through our lens. For example, if you are often kind and helpful, you might assume all people are kind and helpful. If you are forthright, you might assume most people have integrity. Or if you are a cheater, you might assume everyone cheats. This way of viewing the world isn’t accurate or helpful. It’s just naive. Know yourself and build your own character, your own nature. And trust the patterns that you see around you.
What people do repeatedly, attests to their belief systems and internal, unconscious brain wiring. Their thoughts and actions, will demonstrate their character. Their nature. Sure, if someone is committed to growth and change, and is on the path of rewiring their brain and opening their heart, okay yeah - that person’s nature is in constant transition and elevation. But, most people don’t do that.
You don’t have to trust yourself, necessarily, if you aren’t there yet. You don’t have to trust the world, if that’s too hard right now. And you don’t have to trust the other person, until that trust is earned. Trust is earned. Give yourself permission to observe and hold back until you assess what boundaries are appropriate given a scenario. You don’t have to give it away freely and without warrant. But, one thing you can always trust is NATURE.
You can trust the nature that makes up this earth and cosmos. The sun always rises. The stars always shine. And you can look at patterns of people in relationship to you, and trust their nature. To do so means you are neutral, love yourself, and do not judge. You are wise and discerning.
Do not make up stories or paint the other as black or white or gold or good or bad. You can trust their nature without having a single opinion about them. For the truth is— you don’t actually know too much about their internal state, history, trauma, or what going on with them. None of that matters. You can let go, grieve, and process while trusting their nature. You can integrate the karma, while trusting their nature. You can even do healing work in different dimensions while actually NOT having people in your life if it is necessary for your own healing. (Call me… )
Any pattern that is repeated more than 3 times is an unconscious commitment. If that person is not working to transcend said unconscious pattern, it has become their nature. And they will repeat the offense again. Trust their nature. And trust yourself to know nature, to be a part of nature, and to observe the nature of others with neutrality and discernment. If lightning strikes the oak, and it falls - move out of the way. That’s the nature of lightning striking a tree.
Good luck ;) and Big Love. XO, KA.