A couple weeks ago, a guest pastor preached at our church. He talked about seeing things (change, growth, vision) in 50 year chunks of time — seeing the big picture so to speak. He asked, “When is the best time to plant a tree?…50 years ago!” He then continued, “When is the second best time to plant a tree?…today.”
I walked away inspired…but I started to frame the question for my life as today is the best time to plant the tree…that somehow I missed the first time 20 years ago. But, I’ve also shared before with others that everything in my life happened for a reason and got me to where I am today. The life experiences, the training, the insights. So I now more fully appreciate the wisdom Pastor Phil shared that morning in the context of my life. A tree was planted 20 years ago…nay, even 41 years ago! And now with a strong, deep root system of life experiences, the tree is coming into full bloom…into what I was truly meant to be, at this moment, in preparing for this next chapter of life. And for that I am grateful.
Day 84 – When is the best time to plant a tree?
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