Anne Bradstreet expressed a big truth: “If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.”. Winter is a perfect example of such understanding; at first glance, the season is inconvenient and unpleasant. However, without winter, the spring would not be as welcome.
Winter prepares the ground for spring to flourish, providing equally remarkable prosperity to subsequent seasons. There are always two sides to life: bright and dark, the best and the worst, pleasant and unpleasant. As hard as it is to experience trouble, we could not have understood and preferred good, prosperity, and bliss without it. Winter is a period of downtime, preparation, and overcoming difficulties.
The author correctly notes that life is made of contrast. Winter allows us to feel the true prosperity of spring. Like in our life, sometimes you need to experience unpleasant sensations to know how nice it is to be happy. When we go through challenging times, we learn from our mistakes, learn new lessons and become stronger. This permits us to appreciate the joy and happiness that we experience after troubles. It manifests itself not only in nature but also in our lives. Sometimes we hurry and strive for satisfaction, ignoring the unpleasant sensations necessary for our growth. Therefore, we must realize that worth is necessary for us and winter and spring for nature. This will help us better appreciate our lives’ joys and wealth.
In conclusion, unpleasant experiences and sometimes painful periods of life are part and parcel of the road to happiness and prosperity. These periods give us the greatest motivation to achieve our goals. Thanks to them, we can enjoy more fortune and riches. After all, only those who go through difficulties and reach the other side understand total prosperity.