LESSONS FROM BACTERIA

From sophisticated bacteria down to simple, traditional forms of these organisms, bacteria seem to be everywhere. Potent as they are, they are notable for existing under the most unfavorable conditions, and not only do they exist, even there, they live well and multiply/replicate more forms.

Humans as we are, higher creatures, mammals, etc as we are indeed called by notable scientists, we could learn a few potent things from these extremely wise and seemingly cunning creatures.

1.      VERSATILITY- A typical feature that confers virulence (ability to survive and cause harm to man) on some bacteria is the presence of CAPSULES.

2.      CREATIVITY- From my perspective, creativity is the ability to use a situation that’s peculiar to you, that could easily be called detrimental from another’s perspective, for your own benefit. God has given us ALL that we need to survive and excel.

Maybe we aren’t the only living creatures with this benefit, as bacteria seem to have as well as utilize the principle of creativity to their advantage.

3.      WISDOM (PERCEPTION): The species of bacteria are wise enough to live where pays them. They do not, and will not try to stay where their needs will not be met. As facultative anaerobes can survive with/without oxygen, so are some things not necessary for human survival. As well, obligate anaerobes cannot survive in the presence of oxygen and as well, there are some things a human being would not be able to thrive in.

Be wise and perceptive enough to understand when an environment will kill you and flee such.

4.      MICROSCOPIC: Bacteria are very small, mostly invisible to the naked eye. Yet, their full-blown effects range from septicemia to death. i.e you do not have to be seen before you’re effective.

And those are some principal lessons from bacteria. Your views would be highly welcome, and I hope that next time you hear about them, you remember the principles of versatility, creativity, wisdom and microscopic(ity?). lol. Up bacteria!