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4 Strange but Beautiful Paradoxes In Life
Carl Jung once said: “Only the paradox comes anywhere near to comprehending the fullness of life.”
I agree.
That’s why I’ve compiled this list of four paradoxes. Each one honours the complexity of life and showcases its nuance.
Here goes.
1. The paradox of growth
Growth seems to happen gradually, almost imperceptibly at times, then all at once.
The way Chinese bamboo grows is one of the best examples of this.
Chinese bamboo can barely be seen for the first five years of its life as it builds extensive root systems underground. Then it explodes ninety feet into the air within six weeks.
Our own lives can follow a similar trajectory.
The growth paradox reminds me to be patient.
2. The paradox of learning
Sometimes moving forward feels like going backward.
Sometimes growing up feels like regressing.
“If you wish to improve, be content to appear clueless or stupid” — Epictetus
Socrates is thought to be one of the wisest men ever to have lived now but many people thought he was silly or ridiculous back in the day.
