"When u put yu han inna lian mout yu tek time draw it out."
Translation: When you put or place your hand in the mouth of a lion, take your time to draw or pull it out.
What does this mean? This is truly words of wisdom that I have called upon frequently over my lifetime, and as recently as this past week. If you find yourself with problematic situation that is potentially damaging, dangerous or otherwise unpleasant, use wisdom to extricate yourself from the situation or solve the problem. Do not use tactics or language that will escalate the situation. In extreme cases were folks insist on having "their rights" you could be right but dead! What is the use being DEAD right! And what's the use of winning when it leaves a very bitter taste in your mouth or cost you time and money, especially when both are in short supply? There is another popular saying that sometimes you win the battle but you lose the war or vice-versa. What this is saying is that sometimes when you win you actually lose!
Use this very powerful proverb when asked for advice in handling problematic situations with difficult people, it will shine a new light or give new perspective. The "grandmothers" who came up with this were very wise in deed. In spiritual terms when we step back, remain calm and level headed amazing things happen.
See how you can apply this gem this coming week, school, work or play.
MissSam
April 5, 2014
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