Destruction vs Construction

Ever wonder why destruction is always easier and construction is always so difficult? I think there might be two levels to the particular observation.

The construction of all things usually needs a process. And what is a process? A process is a serious of stages of actions and the results from each stage would affect the results of the later stages. And usually the resources that is needed like time and tools are usually a lot more, compared to destruction, and also take a longer period of time to gather. For instance, the process of creating a paper cup and the process of creating a jade cup is really very different. Creating a paper cup is definitely simple, since you just need to wax the paper, fold the paper and stick a bottom to it. For a jade cup, it would be different. You need to find a jade that can withstand the sculpturing process. Then pass the jade to the cutting process, then send it to be sculptured into a cup. The process is definitely longer, needs more effort and a more specialized skill.

If you look at this from another angle, the process are actually a series of restrictions. Only when we have work within the restrictions, would we be able to achieve the results we want. That is why the Chinese have a saying,"You need to learn how to walk before you learn how to fly." Because of the 'restrictions', people do not really like creation when compared to destruction. But again, it is because of going through this process, you achieve your 'sense of achievement' and derive true happiness and pride from your creation.

Let's look at destruction. Now destroying does not take too much of an effort because of the lack of process. You can start anywhere and without any proper order, just destroy the order that is created during the creation process. How do you destroy a paper cup? Just crush right? Don't have to think about which angle to crush, use hand or leg? And so on. How do you destroy a jade cup? Well you need a tool, of course. And it takes time to completely destroy it, depending on your definition of 'destroyed'. And because of this relatively lack of order, destruction is easier compared to creation and you derive a short moment of happiness, and a way to release stress, of course.

If you notice from the above paragraph, things that takes a longer creative process, it would also take a longer time to destroy when compared to other object that takes a shorter time to create.

Now would what I mentioned above, applicable to relationship, like friendship and kinship? Hmmm....... This might be something I need to contemplate about.

Cheers!