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Every Farmer knows a good hard rain is
needed to make a healthy crop. It
will strengthen the roots, fatten the
stalks and produce a healthy yield.
A responsible farmer prepares for rain.
He prepares the field by clearing away
all remnants of past crops. He
irrigates the field so the rain water
can run off. He carefully guards
his crop to keep away the birds and
insects. Through it all, he has
faith in his ability as a farmer knowing
he is doing all that he can.
Our lives are much like a field of corn,
our challenges are the rain. We
don't mind planting the seeds, working
the field or planning for the harvest,
but we have a tendency to complain about
the rain.
If we focus our minds on the goals, we
are putting on our raincoat and boots.
If we cleanse ourselves of negative
emotions, we are covered by an umbrella
of strength.
If we keep faith in ourselves regardless
of what others say, we have all we need
to weather the storm.
-- Iyanla Vanzant |
