I came across a video a while ago, a girl was at the zoo, sitting in a glass room that gave her a clear view of the animals.
At that time, there was a lion right in front of her. The glass compartment made her feel secure. She laughed and scratched at the glass playfully like a cat, and the lion copied her. Maybe the lion did it first, and she copied. Nothing happened at first; it looked like fun. But you never know what could happen next.
Her friend called from behind, asking her to step back, but she was caught in the thrill of the moment, enjoying the closeness with the powerful animal also known as the king of the jungle. Then suddenly, the lion jumped with its full force at the glass like he was sure he could break it.
The glass compartment that she thought was safe shattered into little pieces.
This moment made me think about how we often treat limits in life. We play near the edge, believing nothing can happen because we trust the barriers we see in front of our eyes. But there is a limit to everything. Sometimes the things we think will always protect us can break in a second.
Curiosity sometimes makes us do things that are beneficial for us, and sometimes it turns out to be a loss. Being curious is not bad in general, but we should always be cautious about the expected results, both in best-case and worst-case scenarios.
I don’t know what she was thinking. It was a lion, neither a pet cat nor a toy, but a wild animal. The girl saw a playful moment, but the lion’s point of view was different. To him, her movements might have seemed like a challenge; maybe he wanted to show his strength, not a game. Life is full of these differences in perspective. What looks safe or fun to us may be serious or risky to someone else. And this is not limited only to animals; miscommunication among human beings can also lead to devastating results.
The broken glass in this video isn’t just about a zoo. It’s about life itself. Not everything we see as strong will last forever. So enjoy, but also respect. Be curious, but also careful because one second can change everything. The girl could have had a very different kind of day ahead if she had stayed within her limits.
That doesn’t mean we should live in fear. It means we should live with awareness.
So next time you feel attracted towards something, stop for a moment and ask yourself: Is it safe, or just something that looks safe? Is the risk worth taking? What are you putting on the line? That small pause might be the thing that keeps joy from turning into danger.