Spring Seeding
What spring seeds will you plant that will produce the most harvest? As the famous founder of Forbes Magazine wrote: "It is only the farmer who faithfully plants seeds in the Spring, who reaps a harvest in the Autumn." B.C. Forbes was a man who knew that any business needs to be cultivated and it is the same for us as humans as well.
Why is this important? Imagine that you are expecting to accomplish something in a moments notice and you have no idea how to go about it. The seeding will help you to take a moment and determine the elements of the plan, which resources you have, need and or need to eliminate. The same is true for being the healthiest we can both physically and emotionally for success in any realm of life.
I am not an outdoors “type” and when I used to hear the words, hike, mountains, beach, or sometimes even walk, I would break out in hives! However, I know that if I do not participate in the outdoors in some way shape or form I will suffer in the long run.
We need the sun for natural source of vitamin D, we need unfiltered air to run through our lungs which inspire our white blood cells to kill and fight bacteria and germs. They need enough oxygen to work and function properly. When you are outdoors you are more likely to be affected in a positive way by the amount of serotonin which is affected by the amount of oxygen you inhale. Serotonin can significantly lighten your mood and promote a sense of happiness and well-being.
These are the ways in which we can seed the positivity in your life and business that doesn’t cost money but will reap the most rewards. Do you have allergies, or natural aversions like I do? You don’t have to go on a hike or ride a bike for a mile even. Do not let a day go by without making an effort to walk out onto your balcony, back yard or porch. Even if it is for a moment, try staying out for as long as it takes to drink a glass of water or wine. Make a conscientious effort and soon enough it will be a habit.
There are many outdoor cafes that you can sit at and enjoy a meal or a drink and it will seem effortless and bring many more benefits then you can imagine. Yes, buy the sunscreen and yes taking vitamins helps but the reality is there is no substitute for the great outdoors. Over time I have appreciated it more and more and the harvest that I see in Autumn has been that of a healthier outlook on my health, my business and my life. I have always been a proponent of doing all the small things that will make the biggest impact and enjoying the outdoors has been one of the things that has given back to me perpetually.
Although, I still love sitting and reading a book, I have fallen in love with going outside and looking at cloud formations, listening for birds, and hearing the far off sounds of life in the city. There is no right or wrong way of being outside, but there is a detriment to your being if you don’t participate in it. Seed your Spring so your Autumn flourishes with all the harvest that you so lovingly planted and happy April to you and may it fuel and propel your life and business to a healthy harvest.
Hugs, Irma
