Crabs in a barrel

@dreamy1 (3811)
United States
January 29, 2008 8:14pm CST
I'm sure you've heard the adage about the crabs in a barrel. They stated that as soon as a crab is near the top of the barrel and about to escape, the others will pull it back down because they are still stuck in the barrel so they don't want another to be able to get out. Be careful of who you share your dreams and plans with. Some people are miserable and don't want to see others happy. They will kill your dreams faster than you can say boo. They are crabs that will pull you down as soon as they know you are trying to get up and out. Only share things with people who will love and support you. If you realize you are in a barrel of crabs, you must either realize you are dove and fly or evolve into one and get the heck out. You must know who you are and whose you are. Your environment doesn't define you. Even if you are a crab, you don't have to remain one. Step out on faith and be the person God has called you to be. Or else you will end up on a plate on top of table next to a salad, some garlic cheese biscuits, and melted butter waiting to be cracked and eaten with the rest of the crabs. Do you have any crabs in your life?
2 responses
@zeloguy (4911)
• United States
30 Jan 08
Can't say I do. I am able to let go of things pretty easily that are holding me down so maybe I don't have as much of a problem as others?
@dreamy1 (3811)
• United States
30 Jan 08
That's good.
• United States
7 Jun 08
I had to respond to this discussion. I read it once and thought it was beautiful. I have a friend that needs to read it and when I went to show it to her I could not find it. Maybe this way it will be easier to find it. Thank you for sharing this so that it might help others who are being dragged down by the other crabs in their barrel.