EXAMPLE OF A PLANT

One example from the natural world is a plant. A plant grows in a field, standing on its soft stem. Breezes pass by, but what does the plant do? When the wind blows from the west, the plant bends toward the east, and when the wind stops, it stands upright again. Similarly, if a breeze comes from the east, the plant bends toward the west, and when the wind passes, it returns to its upright position.

A delicate plant does not display rigidity against the wind. If it begins to resist and refuses to bend, it will not harm the wind, but the plant itself will suffer due to its stiffness. The wind will continue to blow, while the plant, due to its rigidity, will break and be destroyed.

This example of a plant offers a lesson from nature for humans. Through this example, humans learn that the world they live in experiences gusts of wind and storms. Compared to these, they are very fragile. They must adopt the principles of flexibility and adaptability against these gusts and storms. Their approach should be to uphold their innate human dignity while temporarily adjusting to circumstances. Make gentleness, along with firmness, a guiding principle in your life.

A plant bends in the wind so it can keep growing until it becomes a full tree. Similarly, when a person chooses gentleness and harmony, it ensures that their life’s journey continues without stopping. Their journey goes on smoothly until they reach their destination.