Of Lemons and Lemonade

So lets assume for a moment that lemonade is something bad, something you shouldn't make, drink or be involved with in anyway. Now let's also assume that Lemonade is the most addictive and appealing substance on the planet, as dangerous or wrong it may be, it is amazing to the consumer.

Now let's suppose one day Life looks at you and says, "Hey, lets give that guy a lemon and see what he does."

Could you, assuming the things above, not make lemonade?
Would you have the strength to overcome your desire to take the lemon and drink it? Would you be capable of setting it aside, for as long as necessary to overcome your desire? Or perhaps plant it and let it grow?

This evening I found I could.

I was given a shot at lemonade tonight and decided to wait it out. Lemonade is worth the time, right? The lemon is quite beautiful, enticing, but I think I am making the right choice, as great as lemonade is, I think I am beginning to prefer the company of this lemon.

Perhaps in the end, after planting this lemon, culturing it, caring for it and letting it grow; I can have both my lemon, and my lemonade, and that is definitely worth waiting for.

-Jon