Everybody eats something But you won't eat me You won't get me on your plate Or have me over for tea Everybody lives somewhere Mud hut or igloo But what I got is the hottest spot And it's away from you
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Asserts personal safety and boundaries against an intrusive other.
- In plain terms
- I eat and live, but not where you can find me.
- What can you take from it?
- Maintain boundaries to protect yourself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What boundaries protect your safety?
- When is hiding necessary?
Another view
Isolation might keep you safe but also lonely.
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