How pearls are formed will give you a life lesson.

in Sri Lanka-ශ්‍රී ලංකා4 years ago

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I used to believe that pearls are the eggs or a body part of Oysters in my childhood. But once I read an article about the transformation of pearls and got to know that pearls have a whole different story. This is how they are formed.

As we already know, oysters are the creators of pearls.

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An oyster has two shells. The external shell and an internal fleshy shell called mantle to protect internal organs.

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Usually foreign substances such as parasites or grains of sand enter into oyster and stuck between shell and the mantle.

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As a defense mechanism, mantle secretes a mineral called nacre around those irritants in layers and eventually layer upon layer of nacre forms pearls which are one of the most valuable thing on the earth.

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''Build a house with the bricks others throw at you'' is a famous quote and if you think about it you will realize that oysters are a live example for who follow it. We all can convert hardships come to our life into victories like these oysters who make pearls out of sands and parasites.

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I feel amazed by the mother nature

 4 years ago 

Me too😊.

 4 years ago 

Another an important fact from you! Such a nice article.. Keep going girl❤️

 4 years ago 

Thank you so much sis!😇

 4 years ago 

We all can convert hardships come to our life into victories

That is what we all have to do. We have to face those things without a fragile way but with a stone heart. You have given a good point with this simple thing...💖

 4 years ago 

Indeed. Everyone must has a stoned part in the heart in order to face difficulties. Thank you!

A difficulty, tribulation, a distressing moment. That is the essential ingredient for the growth of a human being. We can only grow and exploit our full potential when we challenge our limits again and again. The life of an oyster is a good way to set an example, especially in these times of crisis. Crisis should be an opportunity to grow, even if it's hard and sad.

#slbmc

 4 years ago 

A difficulty, tribulation, a distressing moment. That is the essential ingredient for the growth of a human being.

I agree fully on this. Though we don't fond of and afraid of difficulties at the first place, those are the things which make us stronger.

 4 years ago 

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 4 years ago 

I used to believe that pearls are the eggs or a body part of Oysters in my childhood

still, I'm thinking like that and I don't wanna change my mind.. haha just kidding. It's a nice article.

 4 years ago 

haa haaa😂. N thnx.😊

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