"There are two types of people I am told...gardeners and flowers. Gardeners cultivate potential, they enrich the soil, and provide all the care and attention required for seeds to take root, bloom and grow. They water, make sure the sun shines just right, and create the perfect environment for life to flourish. Flowers are the beneficiaries of the gardener's toil, time, and effort...and spread their leaves and petals to receive all the glory [...] So are you a gardener, or a flower? Me....been a gardener for far too long...having raised a botanic garden full of lovely flora. It's now time for me to be a flower....a rare orchid...definitely a purple one." - Facebook status update from a friend
I agree with this sentiment, but also think that there are times and situations that call for gardening vs. blooming depending on your role. For example, as a parent or mentor, you definitely need to be a gardener - but you can be a gardener to your kids while being a flower to someone else.
This week's action: Think of your goals for this year. Consider each one individually, and decide whether in order to achieve it, you need to cultivate or to bloom.
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