With spring just about here and planting season in many places just around the corner, I came across a garden plan that you might consider this year.
–First, plant three rows of peas: passion, performance and persistence.
–Then three rows of squash: squash gossip, squash indifference and squash criticism.
–There should be three rows of lettuce: Let us be true to our obligations. Let us be unselfish. Let us be loyal.
–Next, plant four rows of turnips: Turn up when needed. Turn up with determination. Turn up with vision. And most of all, turn up with a smile.
–To complete your garden, you must have thyme. Time for fun. Time for family and friends. And time for yourself.
–Water freely with patience and cultivate with affection. If you do all of this you will reap what you sow.
*The above comes from Harvey Mackay via my friend and past client, Derek Nowatzki – thank you Derek.
We often measure success by terms of the size of our home, bank account and other external measurements.
Don’t get me wrong, having nice things are wonderful. When it comes to flourishing success, it’s imperative to look at your whole life. The above story speaks to many of the important qualities that lead to a fulfilling and sustainable version of success.
Begin with determining what success is to you, not what it is to your parents, partner or friends.
Once you gain clarity, you can begin to align your actions with your understanding of what is most important to you.
The hardest part is waiting for these new seeds that you have planted to begin to sprout and then fully bloom.
By staying focused on your vision of success and utilizing these steps, you will enjoy a gorgeous garden filled with things that honor your vision of success.
Next time we will talk about garden care and how to assure your seeds will grow.
In the meantime, this is a good opportunity to look at what you want intentions you want to sow this season.
If clarity is power, then what seeds do you want to plant?
I would love to know – leave your comments here.
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