a small plant growing out of the ground

In a small village, a farmer planted a bamboo seed. He watered it and gave it care every day. After a year, nothing had sprouted. Despite this, he kept nurturing it. The second, third, and fourth years passed with no sign of growth. But the farmer continued with patience and faith.Finally, in the fifth year, a tiny sprout emerged from the ground. Within six weeks, the bamboo grew 90 feet tall.You see, the bamboo spent five years growing its roots--building a strong foundation before it could shoot up into the sky. Like the bamboo, our success may not always be visible immediately. But with persistence, patience, and consistent effort, great things can happen.