Life's Greatest Paradox

One of life's greatest paradoxes lies in the following fact:

In life, we get what we need when we need it least.

As children, we are bound with enthusiasm and energy without really having anything to channel these powerful forces to.

As we grow into adults, we often find these two forces dwindling, even though it is at this time that we need them the most.

Similarly, in our later years, we develop wisdom, without having the years to use this skill.

This is life's greatest mystery. Why do we have a skill or a character trait in abundance when, in reality, we can do the least with it.

This however is what makes life challenging. This is what makes it so beautiful.

As children we have energy without anything to channel it into. As students we have time and knowledge but no money. As adults we have money but no time. In our later years we have time and money but do not have the energy and health to utilise these. Finally, we develop wisdom but do not have the years to live and share this great gift. This is the greatest paradox of life. Why do we lack what we need when we need it most?