Sowing Seeds
I just got a coffee replacement from my local bakery / coffee shop and decided to bring my notebook and iPad with me so that I could sit outside in the sun. I say coffee replacement because my morning's brew spilled and is all over the back of my van. Yay!
As I approached the sunniest bench in this little grassy area, I noticed a bunch of grass seeds scattered across the pavers, in the patches of grass, and in the barren areas. I couldn't help but think that these seeds have so much potential, but they just weren't cared for and planted correctly. They all have aspirations to become a great sprout of grass, but because of the way they were brought into this world, their chances are slim.
Seeds are like ideas, if scattered about and uncared for, they tend not to take root. Seeds that are buried deep into our soul never see the light of day, they won't germinate. Seeds that are sown at a reasonable level and cared for have the best chance at a future in the sun for everyone to see.
We all scatter ideas or bury them deep down inside. My personal slowness to react comes from the fact that I bury these ideas, these seeds deep down inside me. I fear judgement and I fear the responsibility of their care. Because of my fears, I don't give many of my idea seeds a chance to see the sun as best they can.
"Scattered and buried", is probably not a good way to get your hash browns at Waffle House.
So here I am, replacement coffee in hand and the thought of seedling ideas in mind. I will drink my coffee and sow this seed that has been buried in my soul for a long time now. I will care for it as best I know how and share it with the world. Fears aside, the world needs our cared for and human progressing ideas.
Practice starts today and I am athlete number 1. Finally.
With energy,
Shelton
