Nature speaks to us all in many ways and offers different lessons. Most people don’t pay enough attention to the messages that nature is teaching them. Bamboo trees have a deep symbolic meaning in many cultures. The bamboo tree’s story is rich and provides many lessons for work and life.
The Story:
Bamboo plants require nurturing. They need to be given enough sunlight and fertile soil. Planting a bamboo tree requires that you give it adequate water, the correct soil, and sunlight. However, it would help if you remembered that the first year would not see any visible growth. If you don’t keep it nourished for the second year, there will be no growth above the ground. It will not be visible if you don’t continue to care for it through the third and fourth years. The bamboo tree will reach 80 feet in the fifth year in six weeks.
The bamboo tree had been growing underground for four years, so the care given over the past four years was not wasted. Because a bamboo tree is very tall, it needs a strong foundation to develop a root system that will support its outward growth.
People who want to start their business may find the story about the bamboo tree very relatable. This explains why the first few years of a business venture you are entering will be difficult. There would not be any visible growth. Most people quit at this point. However, if you continue to nurture it like a bamboo tree for the first few years, you will see significant growth after the foundations are in place.
These are some of the lessons you can learn from a bamboo plant:
Success is not guaranteed.
The story of the bamboo tree is a great example of how success can be achieved slowly. You will not achieve your goals if you don’t put in the effort and dedication. Expect to take longer to reach your goals, and be patient.
Create a solid foundation:
Your business must have a solid foundation, just like a bamboo tree. Do not rush to get the results; instead, spend some time building a solid foundation, especially if you have big goals and dreams higher than your current level.
Be consistent:
If it isn’t nurtured regularly, a bamboo tree will not grow. It will die if you don’t nurture the plant for the first month. Your dreams and goals work in the same way. To make your dreams come true, you must put in consistent effort.
Nurture your dreams:
Procrastination can cause you to forget your real dreams. Don’t let yourself be a procrastinator, and keep your dreams in mind.
Be a strong believer:
Remember the story about the bamboo tree and have a strong belief within yourself. You must believe everything will work out in your favor if you want to succeed.
Be patient: You will not see success quickly. You will need to be persistent with what you do and have patience. People who aren’t patient and don’t want to lose their patience end up failing. Keep trying, and don’t give up, no matter what happens
