a) temporary growth (life) within ongoing loss (inception towards death) implies limited growth within unlimited loss....based on free will of choice.

b) if one chooses to grow, then one can never reach ones potential...comprehending this takes the pressure of wanting to reach outcomes, hence balancing ones growth.

Edit: this one's funny...suggesting the limits of growth as DENNIS (Latin Dionysius; god of wine and revelry) on a MEADOW (grassy pasture).