The cycles of time are beginningless. Before this Creation there existed another, and when this one is finished, another will appear. There is neither a beginning nor end to this sequence. Our mind and body are precious resources. We shouldn't waste them in frivolous pursuits, like trying to plant a garden in a gravel pit.
Many human beings have emotional holes that are deeper than the deepest granite quarry.
If you dive into the waters of that quarry, you are likely to get cut or killed by the sharp rocks. Some people express their emotional hang-ups with sharp words, others use sweet ones, but both hurt the same. Before the seeds can be planted the ground must be loosened and made ready. But if the ground is frozen, no seeds can take root. Still, we may spread some seeds, knowing the sun will one day melt the ice.