I offer all of you in our shared community a wonderful and happy Easter and spring season.

Spring has always been, for me, a good time for taking stock, doing inventory, regenerating my goals, clearing out unwanted or unnecessary things, and marvelling at the power of nature.

Today, when I look out on my garden and see the beautiful plants and the seedlings that are finally starting to sprout, I feel a deep sense of hope, joy, striving, and contentment that I want to be a strong part of my life.

We’ve planted tomato, red leaf lettuce, arugula, taro, kale, basil, butter lettuce, ti leaves, and a number of palms that are all in different stages of growth. It’s amazing to think that just a few months ago we had just a regular lawn, which we then bulldozed, composted, turned into mounds, and planted with a multitude of seeds and roots. Now there’s a veritable produce section right in front of my door: just add water and sunshine!

In the same way, I think there are ways that we all may see ourselves as a field in which many different seeds are planted. With the right amount of nuturing, reflection, and time, those seeds which we want to grow inside of us become a reality.

Perhaps you have a desire to become an entrepreneur this year, or you have a desire to be more present and available to your family, or there is a seed of charitable giving inside of you. Perhaps this year you desire to finish that Great American novel, or to share your knowledge through a book or e-book, or perhaps this year is the year for you to increase your volunteer activities.

Take some time each week to reflect on what you will need to help your seeds reach maturity. I know that over time, certain seeds will sprout through you and help you manifest the traits of the bountiful, successful person you strive to become.

This spring, take some time to appreciate the nature around you, and I look forward to supporting you on your journey to success in 2008.

Warmly,
Monica

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