August 17

The scorpion and the frog parable: A scorpion wants to cross a river but cannot swim, so it asks a frog to carry it across. The frog hesitates, afraid that the scorpion might sting it, but the scorpion promises not to, pointing out that it would drown if it killed the frog in the middle of the river. The frog considers this argument sensible and agrees to transport the scorpion. Midway across the river, the scorpion stings the frog anyway, dooming them both. The dying frog asks the scorpion why it stung despite knowing the consequence, to which the scorpion replies: “I am sorry, but I couldn't resist the urge. It's in my nature.”

Have you heard about the scorpion and the frog before? It’s a parable about not forgetting about someone’s nature and who you know them to be. It reminds me that some people never change, and though we can forgive, we should never forget until we see proof otherwise. Some people are just natural-born assholes and should be left alone on the riverbanks.

Reflections

Who have you regretted trusting? Have you been able to forgive them?

Daily Challenge

Still wrestling with a Fourth Step list? Get back on it! When was the last time you actually wrote out a Tenth Step? Are you sure?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scorpion_and_the_Frog