The Darley-Batson study (1973) suggests we very well might be capable of doing things we believe ourselves incapable of doing—based on the situation in which we find ourselves.
A few lifetimes ago I read a Dean Koontz novel, I believe it was titled Door to December. I remember coming across a paragraph in there that, even to my juvenile brain, taught me a life lesson. And upon becoming a mom, I remembered that lesson. If I had some time I could probably find the quote, but suffice to say, it talked of anyone being capable of literally anything given the circumstances they find themselves in at the moment -- in the novel's case, it was murder. Becoming a parent certainly unlocked a "mama bear" in me I never knew existed, and I understood that when it comes to my kids, who knows exactly what I'd be capable of.
And this is also why I always say "never say never." As soon as you do, you find yourself in a predicament that pushes you to do the very thing you said you'd never do. 🤷🏻 A Murphy's Law type of thing, maybe... 😅
One example I always think of comes from the Bible. Peter betrays Jesus the night he's taken by the Romans, even though he loved him and swore he'd never do such a thing. Why? I think he just got scared. Humans are emotional creatures, and when put in certain situations we'll at times act against our convictions. Yet Peter was later crucified for spreading the Gospel.
A few lifetimes ago I read a Dean Koontz novel, I believe it was titled Door to December. I remember coming across a paragraph in there that, even to my juvenile brain, taught me a life lesson. And upon becoming a mom, I remembered that lesson. If I had some time I could probably find the quote, but suffice to say, it talked of anyone being capable of literally anything given the circumstances they find themselves in at the moment -- in the novel's case, it was murder. Becoming a parent certainly unlocked a "mama bear" in me I never knew existed, and I understood that when it comes to my kids, who knows exactly what I'd be capable of.
And this is also why I always say "never say never." As soon as you do, you find yourself in a predicament that pushes you to do the very thing you said you'd never do. 🤷🏻 A Murphy's Law type of thing, maybe... 😅
One example I always think of comes from the Bible. Peter betrays Jesus the night he's taken by the Romans, even though he loved him and swore he'd never do such a thing. Why? I think he just got scared. Humans are emotional creatures, and when put in certain situations we'll at times act against our convictions. Yet Peter was later crucified for spreading the Gospel.
Indeed. Fear is an insurmountable driving force for who knows what. 😐 Definitely praying my Faith wins out over Fear when faced with a challenge... 🍂