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VENUS FLY TRAP and RAISING CHILDREN

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This is hilarious with some GREAT life lessons!  Thanks for posting, Richie Alan Naggar Author PEARLS SERIES of books!

Original content by Richie Alan Naggar 636943 licensed to thrill

You have heard about this plant. When I was a kid, I couldn't believe that this plant existed and did the things it does. They used to advertise in comic books so it is a quality product. It secretes a sweet smell designed to attract a fly or small insect and once on board, the trap is sprung and you cannot get out...Then, slowly it releases a fluid that starts to dissolve the catch over time....

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I went and bought one of these things in my younger years. It looks like it is from another planet. I put it in my living room and waited patiently for it to do its thing. The problem was we had no insects or flies. So, I caught and killed a a fly and put it in the trap. The thing threw it up. I put it back in and it spit it out...I learned it only eats fresh food

SPOILED LITTLE TRAP

OK...I got this now. I wounded a fly and was careful not to kill it. That is another post BTW. Now, I take this thing and go over to the trap and it wont open its mouth to receive the fly. Apparently it was mad at me for the earlier shenanigans. I tried forcing it open and it acted out clam-shell tendencies where it just closed down harder. I then realized that this thing is going to die under my care...The next day it opened its mouth willingly

1. I learned that you cannot force something to eat.

2. There are preferences on freshness

3. Things can hold a grudge if forced...

4. Things get along just fine without my help

RAISING CHILDREN

Fast forward a few years, I marry and have kids...I never forced them to eat, the food was always cooked fresh, I learn that their little egos are fragile and that kids will learn with a nudge or two. I look back on that old Venus Fly Trap with fond memories...it knew these things before I did...

 

Richie Alan Naggar          Ran Right Realty       Riverside, Ca

Real Estate Broker and AUTHOR of the popular "PEARLS SERIES" of books on LIFE and LOVE

Richie@RanRightRealty.com         Richie@Pearlsforthesoul.com

PEOPLE FIRST...THEN BUSINESS

Comments (5)

Neil Pluister
RE/MAX Property Pros Minocqua Neil Pluister (715) 367-7270 - Minocqua, WI
Realtor Up North

John,

Cool information and so very true as well as funny. This is a must read for all to laugh and learn!

Mar 03, 2015 10:39 AM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning John. I never looked at it that way, but Richie's analogy makes good sense. Great choice for a re-blog.

Mar 03, 2015 06:04 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning John. I did not look at it that way either. Richie's analogy makes perfect sense to me.

Mar 03, 2015 06:35 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

We never forced our son to eat and he developed some bad habits. Everyone said so. Well, now at 6'2" and  trim 210, he enjoys better eating habits. Enjoy you day!

Mar 03, 2015 07:31 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Coach John...thanks for sharing with me and others...Life is good

Mar 03, 2015 10:12 PM