The size of the seed does not determine the size of the tree.
Always assume that what grows will be exponentially bigger than what you imagine at the time of planting.
Embrace the importance of the potential these seeds can bring.
Know that the smallest of words, cruel or loving, are planted within the center of the child, so choose your words wisely.
Know that these seeds will continue to be sewn by whoever has them growing inside, be that cruel or loving.
Know that seeds, cruel or loving, can be planted within anyone, young or old.
Know that the cruel plants can overtake the loving, and the loving plants can overtake the cruel.
Know that the cruel plants can absolutely be halted in their growth by planting a loving seed… do this often.
We all are gardens … and we all are gardeners, where the Curse is the cruel seed and the Blessing is the loving seed.
What are you cultivating?
Look at what grows in your life today, cruel or loving.
Go back, however you can, and rediscover that original seed.
Reimagine and forgive the cruel seeds.
Give gratitude and replant the loving seeds.
This is NOT an easy thing to do, but it will make the rest of your garden grow more vibrantly.
This is my journey
— Nate Long “Owl”
Pen and ink with digital manipulation