Wisdom is a Lot Like Compost

There a number of parallels between wisdom and compost:

-       Both are a distillation of what has gone before.

-       Both result from a God conceived, controlled, ordained process.

-       The quality of both improves with the diversity of its inputs—to a point. Just as some things are not compostable, or at least degrade the quality of compost, some things will not lend themselves to wisdom.

-       The processes for creating/accumulating both takes time.

-       We can create circumstances that expedite those processes. We can also do things which slow or stop those processes.

-       Those processes inherently involve some unpleasant stuff, but their results far exceed that unpleasantness if the processes are pursued to completion.

-       Applying both results in very real good, on multiple levels.

-       Both produce their results via application to the ordinary, background, circumstances where they are applied.

-       They usually do not produce dramatic results instantaneously, but instead produce their benefits gradually, over time.

-       Their benefits persist over time, beyond the accomplishment of their initial purposes.

-       They can not only result in positive growth, but also prevent maladies/difficulties.

-       Their fruits can be recycled to renew the supply.