Planting Seeds
an investment for your future
One of the more generous gifts you can give is planting seeds for your future self. This can take the form of doing a strenuous workout, forming a new connection, forgoing an unnecessary expense, or starting a new project. Seeds come in all shapes and sizes and can be customised to your current life trajectory. Carefully reflect where you are in life and consider what seeds you can plant today to bring you closer to your desired future.
The beautiful thing about planting seeds is that whether or not they succeed in flourishing, they’re still just a seed. If one doesn’t grow in your desired direction, you can always plant another seed. There is no limit to the number of seeds you can plant. And one of the joys that come with the process is you never know what the seed will become. You may even forget about seeds you had planted in the past, and be surprised when they pop up.
My favourite kind of seed to plant is a social one. When you encounter a new person at a party or a train station, you never know where a conversation could lead. Make the contact. Ask the stranger a compelling question they won’t forget. Be genuinely interested in what they have to say. Who knows what doors this could open in the future. And even if they don’t, you may still gain an interesting friendship or garner a funny story.
Planting seeds can be an excellent means for catalysing your dreams in life. What small steps can you take now to help realize your dream? What will aid you in adopting the proper orientation for becoming the person you want to be? What will give you the momentum to propel you forward? These are questions that warrant careful thought.
It is worth noting that there are no downsides to planting seeds. Some will grow, others will wither from harsh conditions. No matter the outcome, there will be lessons to be learned. Be humble with the process and try to taper your expectations. Patience is also a necessary ingredient when planting seeds. It is unknown how long it will take for a seed to come into fruition. Plan accordingly.