Let’s use the metaphor of the lion to explain the title “Don’t live life in a cage?”. A lion of a jungle hunts every day for food and knows every move of hunting. He acquired hunting skills over the years and it made him an independent animal. A lion’s claws and teeth can tear apart any large beast. He is the most powerful animal in the jungle due to his hunting skill.
One day a hunter captured that lion and put him inside a cage. He serves sufficient food to him every day. The lion tries to fight for his independence on a few occasions but in vain. The mighty cage made all his efforts futile. A year passed by and the lion has adapted to his new cage. His mind is now conditioned to the cage and considers it his new home. But he still thinks about his hunting skill and the jungle.
Impact of Domesticated Living?
The next few years passed like this, and the lion is now just another domesticated cat inside a cage. He lost all his hunting skills and had just fond memory of the jungle. This living pushed the lion into a new comfort zone. Trapped there he became weaker, less capable, and lost his mental sharpness (acuity). He is now completely dependent on someone for his living and survival.
One day the hunter set the lion free in the jungle but he is just another weak animal who doesn’t know how to hunt for food and died due to hunger. Look for your cage. Is it the job? Is it parents? Is it limiting surroundings (friend circle)? You started your career with a big dream and worked on it to make it a reality but someone might have conditioned you to be in a cage. Come out of that as soon as possible.
You can develop the skill for your dream again.
Also, refer to this article 1 – How to be an action taker?
Also, refer the article 2- What is timeless and placeless zone
About the author
Manoj Sonawane is an author, business storyteller & education strategist. He had several publications at the national and international levels to his credit. He is on a mission to transform over one million lives into successful lives in the next five years through his writing, books, and teaching.
