What or who makes us stir up a wave of aggression in our souls? Why do people, sometimes close and beloved, not want to think about the consequences of their words and actions? Let's talk about a stable phraseological phrase “Do not wake the beast in me”, we often hear this phrase in our everyday life. We will tell about the primary source, its meaning and its use in life in our publication. How do we deal with our own "beast"? What is self-control? So what does it mean, “Do not wake the beast in me”?
About the source
German economist, politician, socialist German Schulz-Delich became the progenitor of this wonderful, and, I would like to emphasize, wise phrase. But initially she looked a little different: "Do not unbridle the beast!" Thus, the scientist wanted to say that it is not worthwhile to awaken or provoke in man the most, that is, low-lying instincts, since the consequences can be detrimental to his environment. It is also worth mentioning that, already in the usual form for us, the phrase appears in the novel “The Golden Calf” by Ilf and Petrov. “Do not wake the beast in me” has taken root and is so loved by the people that it is widely used to this day.
What is provocation
Each person in his life more than once or twice had to deal with provocations, which are an effective method of influencing the human psyche. In Latin, provocation means "challenge." In other words, we can say this: they want to force us to do what you do not want. Provocateurs, as a rule, are warned, and sometimes stopped with the phrase "do not wake the beast in me." A provocateur can act explicitly and implicitly. Firstly, they want to challenge you to a conflict, secondly, they can elevate you to heaven, thirdly, they can "take it weakly" and, finally, simply seduce. In these cases, you are able to perform such actions and tell all secrets about yourself that in a calm state of mind you would never do. Therefore, if you are not comfortable in this situation, this is an important reason to ask yourself the question: why do you need this person, and most importantly, why do you need him? “Do not wake the beast in me, please,” you say. These words will become for him a signal of recognition of his provocation.
A few words about self-control
The ability to control their actions, and, moreover, to learn to control themselves from the effects of other people, is self-control. If you own it, you are a free and responsible person. Note the proven fact: without physical activity, self-control, alas, falls. As a result of research by scientists from Macquarie University in Sydney, it was proved that the results of the final testing of self-control classes were amazing. A full sleep, exercise, lack of alcohol and smoking in the diet after two months led to the fact that the subjects could feel control over their emotions in provocative situations.
If you hear from your comrade, friend, and maybe brother, the phrase: “Don’t wake up the beast in me, he doesn’t get enough sleep”, then know that before you is a tired, exhausted and morally broken man who really moment need your help. Your task is to understand and see his passive-aggressive mood, not to be offended, but, say, in a warm friendly conversation to support him.
Conclusion
In conclusion, summing up what has been said, we note that sometimes it is simply necessary to discard a negative message and repulse the attack of the provocateur. But do not forget that all our interactions with each other - this is one continuous provocation. The only difference is that some people stimulate us, encouraging and praising us, while others, on the contrary, challenge us to conflict. Learn to see the positive in everything that you have to face in life. And let them provoke you, you just smile back, do not give in, find those words that in the bud will kill any conflict. And, if you ever have to say this cherished phrase: “Do not wake the beast in me,” let it only be when you recognize the provocation and are ready to correctly reflect it.
In any case, it will not be easy to do this, understanding the fact that our future is not predetermined, and it is always difficult to predict. But this is much better than reacting negatively to the actions and words of other people. And let your “beast” sleep, and if it wakes up, try to control it, let it growl, the main thing is not to bite anyone.