Ten Life Lessons from Cocoa

Homto Dokpesi
ILLUMINATION
Published in
3 min readOct 23, 2023

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Cocoa, also known as the chocolate bean, offers us more than just delicious treats.

Here are ten life lessons I have learned from cocoa:

1. Patience: Cocoa beans take time to grow and mature.

Just like cocoa, some things in life require patience.

Learn to wait for the right moment and trust the process.

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2. Perseverance:

Cocoa trees face various challenges like pests, diseases, and climate fluctuations.

Similarly, in life, we encounter obstacles.

Cocoa teaches us to persevere and overcome difficulties.

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3. Appreciation of Diversity: Cocoa beans come in different varieties and flavors.

Likewise, people have diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Embrace the beauty of diversity and learn from others.

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