One step at a time

 

A special species of deer in Africa called African Impala can jump unto a height of 10 feet and to a length of 30 feet.  When these deer are inside a zoo enclosed by a wall of only 3 feet height we may think that they can escape easily.  But they will never do that because these deer will not jump if they don’t know the spot where they are going to land.

The behavior described about African Impalas and their jumping abilities is often used as a metaphor for the psychological concept of "learned helplessness." While the specific details you've provided might be simplified or exaggerated, the core idea is still relevant.

African Impalas are known for their remarkable jumping abilities, being able to jump to impressive heights and distances. However, when placed in an enclosure with a wall that's only 3 feet high, they apparently don't attempt to escape. The reason often given for this behavior is that the impalas won't jump if they cannot see where they will land.

This behavior can be related to the concept of learned helplessness, which suggests that individuals can become passive and avoid attempting to change their circumstances if they have experienced repeated failures or have learned that their actions have no effect on their environment. In the case of the impalas, they might have learned from past experiences that jumping into the unknown can lead to undesirable consequences, even if they possess the physical capability to clear the wall.

What will be our next step, where will be our next step, how we are going to take our next step we may not know.  But still we keep moving believing in God and His loving care and guidance. That is life, one step at a time.