Passion, Passion and, well, More Passion

byBigDaddyFred

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Updated 9 years ago

Passion is back on my mind today.

Here is why.....

Years go I was an administrator for a fairly large public sewer department. We had 150 big pumping stations and 350 smaller ones. I had a 27 person squad that kept things flowing. The crews did such a great job that I had nothing much to do.

So, I dreamed up crazy ideas.

At one point I need to cover a large 6' chain link fence. I could have woven plastic bands on it, or put up an additional privacy fence.

But I had recently become fascinated with passion fruit for many reasons. So I bought one (ONE) and dried the seeds. I dug a small furrow inside the perimeter of the fence and planted the seeds.

Within 4 months, the vines covered the whole fence and began to bloom. I was elated until........

One day I drove up and the fence had collapsed. Yup. Here's why.

The vines grew so prolifically that the weight of them was stronger than a 6' chain fence with posts set in concrete. They slowly and steadfastly wore down the resistance of the fence. The fence just had to give in and give in it did!

The power of being steadfast. Steadfast trumps short bursts of energy every time and requires so little energy.

Being steadfast means considering yourself immovable!

Passion makes one steadfast. Sometimes all you need to do is hold your ground and let things in opposition to you just burn themselves out. Worked well for a little guy that once slew a giant, I hear.

Sometimes all you need to do is be the last one standing!

Just saying
BigDaddyFred