But what if Oscar–” “Breathes fire and threatens to cook you over a grill?” “ I was thinking what if he gets mad, but I think your way works as well.” “ Then you shall make for a tasty meal.

Erica Sehyun Song
About This Quote

When we feel threatened it is often our instinct to strike back at the source of the threat. "What if he gets mad?" is a phrase used to express one's fear of what might happen if their idea, plan or goal is threatened. When we feel threatened we often strike back in an attempt to protect ourselves or to gain control over something or someone else. This, however, is a self-defeating tactic because it only serves to escalate the situation and make us more vulnerable in the future.

The saying "he breathes fire and threatens to cook you over a grill" is a humorous way of expressing how we often react when we sense that we are in danger. If we simply think about what we could do that would serve as a better response than "he breathes fire and threatens to cook you over a grill," then we will likely be much less vulnerable in the future.

Source: Thorns In The Shadow

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