Ease is not easy

AN ENEMY CALLED EASE.

Most annual crops are crops that are planted and harvested within three to nine months. On the third day of planting, some of these crops are already springing out of the ground. Ease of germination for them is a norm, they do not struggle to sprout, but they never go far, the never grow tall, and even when they do, they would easily be brought down by any little pressure. The period between seed time and harvest for these types of crop is very short and you have to go through the process of planning them again in preparation for another harvest.

Meanwhile, there are some other crops whose seed can take up to sixty days before germination. Their seeds don't part way easily, and their sprouting has to be that of a forceful one. These plants are called perennial crops and some crops in this category can live for as long as fifty to a hundred years. Some of these plants grow into very tall and humongous trees, and are able to withstand different kinds of pressure year in year out.

Annual crops mostly grow under very mild conditions, they are pampered, watered, sometimes shaded, prunned and weeded, but never last long. Perennial crops on the other hand grows in harsh, and sometimes unfriendly conditions, they are left all by themselves to weather the storm, face the pressures of heat and wind, and sometimes have to grow their roots so deep to be able to get enough moisture to keep growing. Ease is not in any way associated to perennial crops, but their life eventually spell pride of great achievements.

Ease is an enemy of sustainable growth and development, no life of ease has ever, and can ever produce anything meaningful and of pride. Whatever comes with ease would go fast and with ease. Like Franklin D. Roosevelt said, "A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor", whoever has not gone through the challenges and difficulties of life would not learn the necessary skills needed for personal growth, and development. Never see difficulties as hindrances but as privileges and opportunities for development.

Kamikun John, Author 366 days of wisdom.