Living in Minnesota I recognize the importance of farming. I also know it takes seeds being planted in order to see crops grow. So a natural extension for me is to look at seeds being important for us to grow as a person and as a leader. Seeds can come in a variety of forms: a word of encouragement, a thought provoking question or idea, an opportunity to try something new, etc. When a seed is planted, watered, and nurtured is can grow and blossom into something amazing. For us then a SEED can be a way we Sow to promote growth and when we Encourage Everyday Development that seed has an even better chance to take root and make a difference.
So can you think about planting a SEED today and see what grows from it.
I welcome hearing your thoughts and experiences via the posting of a comment.
Signing off for now - LD Guy from MN
Selecting the just right seed for a particular soil means that we have to really study and know the terrain. In coaching, or marriage for that matter, I call this “cherishing”. To cherish someone is to provide protection, nurturing, love, to be ever-longing for their highest good, and to eagerly anticipate their slightest need. As I said in one of my writings, “To cherish is to hold one’s heart within your heart as a prize.” I dare say that this is how a diligent farmer might feel for their crop! Great blog Dave!
ReplyDeleteThanks Thomas for sharing your insights on matching the seed with the soil and for connecting this with the importance of cherishing & nurturing. This is a nice extension of what was posted in the blog.
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