Even the Oak was Once a Nut Like Me

I planted an oak seed behind my house, Every spring I would go and look at the spot that I had placed it-it was marked by a popsicle stick.

The 1st year it sprouted and grew and inch or so, I protected it from the deer by putting a cage around it made of wire.

The 2nd year I had to remove the cage and place a tall fence so that it could grow taller and still not be dinner for those deer.

The 3rd year it was about to the top of my head and was fanning out nicely, now I was concerned, I couldn't protect it so easy. I put a fence way out around it to hopefully keep the deer a way, it's branches were still tender and would make a great feast.

The 4th year I could see it from the house, standing proud and waving it's newest branches in the wind. I couldn't protect it anymore, but the bark on the tree had grown hard and strong and it really was a great spot for them to rub their horns, the leaves were just out of reach and they would have to dine elsewhere.

The 5th year that tree took off like a rocket toward the sky. It was strong and sturdy and grew a trunk so big I couldn't get my arms around it to touch the other side any more.

I wondered, what took it so long to really take off. Then as if the tree itself had the answer, I tripped over the root that had popped above ground. That's it, It couldn't grow tall till the roots grew strong enough to hold it.

Just like trees ourselves, we have to grow our roots, before we can grow tall. It's this process of growth that is important to withstanding the winds when they blow and the changes of season. It will give us the strength to keep reaching higher and higher and become all we can be. Do this with your health and in your business. Build strong roots. Build strong bodies. 

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Grow and be Happy!

Sandy