“Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.” – Horace
Olives are pressed so that the desired oil would come out. It is first washed then stripped of any leafy material then crushed by a stone mill or metal crusher. The desired oil is used for food flavoring, shaving, shining steel and brass, body massage, as a food dip, removing make up, cure diaper rash, hair tonic, softening skin, treating lice, and more.
Oftentimes, we learn to be creative when we encounter limitations. Answers to difficult questions are sought, and many times, they are found by the persistent thinker.
We also learn to fight for every inch during times of difficulty. Yielding is not an option. The instinct to survive takes over then we strive to protect our remaining territory then we begin to expand slowly but surely.
Therefore, when difficult times loom, we should not be afraid, rather, we should welcome it. Because it will bring out the best in us. And when the best in us is “pressed” out, it will benefit many, including ourselves.
The delightful thing about adversity is that we discover that our potential is much more than we thought.
