"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink". We all know the saying. Despite our best efforts to change something or someone, there are still things out of our control. We can't guarantee success. It can be said with resignation - I did all I could do:(...But sometimes we use it as an excuse for lack of effort. I think we need to rethink common sayings like this and we might just find some insight that will guide us to success.
One thing to ask ourselves "did we lead that horse to water?". Or did we just assume he wouldn't drink so we didn't bother. Visibility and awareness can be assumed, but not realized. It is not only the proximity of the horse to water that is important, but also - is the horse thirsty? If they aren't they won't drink. So maybe we need to make sure when we are leading the horse to that water that they are thirsty. And we can help that along if we put a salt lick by the trough - encourage thirst.
If we think about it we might ask - 'what does the horse want?'. Maybe they are hungry and need grain not water. Maybe they are tired and need a rest Maybe they are bored and feel like running. All of those things might discourage them from drinking the water. It might not be (as we tend to think) that they are stubborn.
So when you are frustrated because you aren't getting the outcome you want for your efforts, do a deeper dive into the situation, question your assumptions and gain a new perspective on the problem. You might find a way around the blockage.
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