Rapid Growth
“They tried to bury us. They didn’t know we were seeds.”
Suddenly, the shoots that once looked so fragile are flourishing. My priorities, habits, and relationships have seemed to change and expand in tandem overnight. This has become my season of opportunity, where momentum is taking over and everything feels like it is happening at once. I am embarking on an innovative venture with a long-time friend, intended to be both public good and profitable venture.
Of course, fast growth can be exhilarating and overwhelming. I question my capacity; I wonder if can I sustain it all without depleting myself again? I pause occasionally to remember my metaphor: even the healthiest plants need consistent nourishment and pruning. So, I must make it a point to maintain balance while going all-in on something exciting. I must re-evaluate tasks that don’t align with my new vision, and set boundaries to protect my physical and emotional well-being. If successful, this approach will allow me to keep stretching toward new heights without snapping under the pressure.
It remains to be seen if my efforts will blossom and bear fruit, but in this moment the stalks are sprouting overnight.
The Mexican proverb speaks to hidden resilience: the notion that adversity can spark an even greater surge of life. I might have felt “buried” for too long, but it eventually ignited a far-reaching transformation. Through consistent care and mindful effort, my once-fallow field has turned into a lush, thriving environment.
[Ríos, Bruno J. “They Tried to Bury Us: The Power of a Proverb.” *Latin American Research Review*, vol. 52, no. 5, 2017, pp. 123-128.