Wise farmers aren’t overwhelmed by the splendor of a blooming flower,
They appreciate the ephemeral spectacle but aren’t enamored by beauty’s captivating power.
For their minds are inclined on elevated planes beyond the rest,
They spend their time nurturing plants so that they reap a sweet harvest.
Men are often faced with a similar proposition,
When momentary pleasure and hard work stand in opposition,
At these moments its about will and control,
The choice seems obvious but only few look beyond the rapture of a temporary glow.
At the end it all comes down to patience. The majority is limited to enjoying momentary pleasures and foregoing hard work because its result aren’t immediate.
A flower blooms faster and a fruit takes time to grow. To reap the actual benefits of a plant you have to tend to it unconditionally for a longer period of time. The better and longer you work towards its development the better is the harvest.
The power of patience is unparalleled. Looking at immediate returns from any endeavor disobeys the laws of the universe. Good things like fruits take their time to ripen.
Those looking at immediate returns out of whatever task they might undertake are standing in their own way of being successful. When you aren’t rewarded immediately, you quit, this trait is embedded in your personality over a period of time. As a result success remains elusive. You inability to persist disqualifies your chances of success. The few times you do achieve success is out of luck and luck runs out sooner rather than later.
Its not that you wont see the signs of your hard work. If you water your plant and nourish it well you do see it grow. Over a period of time you do see seeds and flowers. Progress has its physical manifestations but progress should encourage you to increase your effort and not rest on your laurels.
By seeing signs of your hard work bearing fruit you should not slack or slow down. Contrary to this you should be enriched with a fresher energy, which compels you to put in double the effort. There will be times when the growth is slow, this energy will help you through those trying times.
How the society affects patience?
Social confirmation is the biggest enemy of patience these days. Its impossible to have everyone supporting you when you are not getting immediate results Everyone doesn’t have our vision and cant project the future which you can. Hence it is recommended to not seek social confirmation as it would mot definitely lead you towards mediocre fast rewarding tasks rather than being patient with your dreams .
So once you are certain of what you want go after it with all you got. Yes you will see its difficult and people who care for you would advise you against it, but at the end you will make them proud. Temporary skirmishes shouldn’t alter your vision, if you believe in the power of patience at the end your doubters will become your followers.
Have patience with yourself
The modern world is all about low attention spans and influenced behavior, The ones who pursue dreams often lack the will to persist with them for long enough. Any significant achievement requires skill talent hard work, but only those who have patience last the distance. You have to outlast the doubts inside your own mind and the inertia of the doubters around you. Patience is your prime ally in this quest.
Have a Good Day.