We’ve all heard the phrase “you reap what you sow”.

Imagine that you are taking part of a community garden, where lots of people are responsible for a section of land.

How’s the Soil?

The first thing you’d check is whether or not the land will produce.  In our lives, we require “good dirt” as well.  We grow better under positive conditions.  How’s your foundation?

How big is your Garden?

If you think small, that’s what you’ll end up with.  If you think big, you may overshoot your skill set, but I guarantee that you’ll reach your goal.  The sky is ALWAYS the limit!

What do you want to Grow?

Just as in your garden, you decide what to plant.  Psst!  Grab the POSITIVE seeds!  Grow what you want more of in your life.  If you want laughter, plant the seeds to grow more of it.  The seeds that we throw out not only grow in our garden, they grow in the gardens of those around us.

How many people tend to it? 

With any luck you have lots of people to help you.  Family members, friends, and co-workers make up your support system.  People who care about you will help you keep the weeds from taking over.

Get out the Round Up!

In any garden, you’ll have to keep the weeds at bay.  These show up looking like anger, guilt, shame and fear.  You get rid of them by being positive, using affirmations to cement your positive thoughts and acknowledging the things that you are thankful for.  Always look at what IS working right now!

If you line all of these steps up, you’ll end up with an amazing crop.  A good garden always has ABUNDANCE.  In our lives, this looks like happiness, encouragement, compassion and JOY.  You simply have to give some of it away.

Wishing all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving, surrounded by people that help you to shine.