“Don’t select which seed to plant… instead make sure the “soil” is developmentally ready so any seed can grow!”

I wish I knew the author of this quote.  Why…because I sure would like to pick their brain for additional thoughts and insights into its prep and sharing!  There are so many progressive points that can be taken from this very “back-to-basics” collection of terms.  However, for this week’s TRIPLE III TIME message…we are going to use this quote to focus on Creating A “Next-Step” COMMUNITY!

Many times, the best source of genuine next step creativity comes from your heritage.  As a farm boy from rural Michigan, I had the privilege of watching and learning the farm craft from a strong group of growth-minded community members.  “No one goes it alone”…would have been a true theme of purpose for the group.  And as the introductory quote says:  “making sure the soil is developmentally ready” was the common core mission of every farmer in the community.  Progress was then achieved and observed through regular crop rotation and diversity allowed no matter what type of seed was planted!  So why is this old-time memory important??

Bottomline:  Today I believe everyone plays a role in Creating A “Next-Step” COMMUNITY.  Whether it is:

• Shopping closer to home
• Helping your community area remain clean
• Speaking proudly of where you live
• Volunteering to help at the school
• Continuing to advance yourself, your family and your workplace

Just like my hometown farm “heroes”… initiating and maintaining a process of regular community next-step progress is really everyone’s job.  So don’t allow your area of growth be determined by someone else.  Rather… “Don’t select which seed to plant…instead make sure the (YOUR) “soil” (community) is developmentally ready so any seed (Next-Step) can grow!”