If you give an inch, they will take a mile...

Welcome to the February edition of my blog!

The saying “If you give an inch, they will take a mile” summarizes a lesson often taught in high school experience: the significance of establishing clear boundaries in relationships. Without these boundaries, individuals may take advantage of the wrong things.

In the Sahara desert, a nomad traveled with his  camel. As night descended, he decided to set up camp in a tent. The desert turned very cold, and a fierce sandstorm raged outside. Observing the nomad sleeping peacefully inside the tent, the camel felt neglected as he was exposed to the harsh weather. Gathering courage, the camel asked if he could place his face inside the tent to escape the blinding sandstorm. Compassionate toward his companion, the nomad agreed.

As night progressed, the cold intensified and the camel grew bolder. He requested permission to move further into the tent. Again, moved by pity, the nomad agreed. However, the camel’s desires knew no bounds. He eventually attempted to squeeze his entire back into the tent but it collapsed. Both the camel and the nomad were left exposed to the raging sandstorm.

Similar lessons are seen throughout our life. In such situations, assertiveness becomes needed. We must communicate our boundaries firmly, avoiding excessive accommodation that might lead to exploitation. Realistic expectations and clear limits are essential for maintaining healthy relationships and interactions!

Now time for some fun facts:

Desert Facts

• 1/5th of Earth Land Area is covered by Deserts.
• Deserts barely recieve rainfall and on average get around 10 inches per year.
• Deserts present harsh climate conditions to humans and animals alike, however some adaptations are present for animals to live an easier life.

Did you know?

• Camels can close their nostrils during sandstorms, so that sand does not go inside their nose. They can also breathe through their lips and their body structure prevents sand from entering lungs.
• Camels have two rows of eyelashes that keep the sand out of their eyes, and also help keep the surface of the eye moist.
• They have three eyelids that allow them to see with their eyes closed, and act like a windshield wiper to remove sand.
• They also have big bodies and low metabolic rates that help them stay grounded and cool during strong winds.

We hope you had a good time reading it!