Planting a Great Oak Tree

I was suddenly thinking after reading a student's status. I didn't go and try to fully dissect whatever meanings he was conveying in Mandarin but obviously he was angry about something. 

So I was suddenly thinking of how he can manage his anger if it is about some relationship struggles he might be facing and I wonder if we could do something like this. 

Having relationships are like planting a seed. It's a small seed but it would grow into a big tree. Now, when we start a friendship or any kind of relationship we plant a seed. We enjoy it, we take good care of it, making sure we water it once in a while and when we see the seed bud we will jump for joy. And the good stuff goes on.

Then when the busyness of life comes in, we might forgot to water the seed and we might expect the other party to water the seed because we find ourselves buried in a mound of work. Sometimes there is also the possibility that when the stress from work crops up, we would take an axe and go and hack the tree to vent. And we would always regret doing that after it happens especially when seeing the other party's face, knowing how it would affect them. 

Then there are times when the thunder would come and the tree might be in danger of being struck down. If we have the time and if we care we would go and shield it. If the other party shows up to shield it with you, it became an episode in that relationship that you would treasure. But if they did not turn up, you would wonder what happened. If you found out that they deliberately test you to see if you will go and shield the tree if they are not around, you have a choice then to be angry or not to be angry and keep protecting the tree. 

In the end, relationships are all choices and commitments to care for the tree. I personally do not simply get into romantic relationships. I would consider a great deal before I invest into one. This is because once I commit, I will give it my all.