Planting A Tree Next To A Wall

Sooner or later, we all realize beating our head against the wall accomplishes nothing.

Other than giving us a headache, that is.

So what to do?

Here’s what I’m going to work on going forward.

Go outside and do what I can do.

I can’t move the wall.

I can’t break the wall.

I can’t bend the wall to my will.

But I can plant a tree next to it.

I can water and nurture that tree.

I can enjoy the shade and fruit it provides as it grows because I took the time to plant and nurture it.

Simply put, by doing what I can do.

And who knows?

Perhaps as it grows…

… the tree’s roots will work their way through the earth and do what I could never do.

Crack the wall until it breaks.

And even if that doesn’t happen…

… I’ll still have the tree to provide shade and fruit.

Either way it’s worth it.