Might the solutions for the world's most pressing problems already exist—as seeds in the hearts and minds of all of us?
Maybe that's not true.
But if it is… how might we help to grow such seeds—to bring these solutions out into the sunlight to change the world for all of us? I propose that the only thing needed is the right environment—which is individual to the person carrying the solution-seed, same as it is for different plants. Some thoughts...
The deeper reason I do the work I do with the Big Dream Program...
I like to think of myself as a gardener, of sorts. I've spent the last two decades working full-time with folks who are out there making our community and world—or maybe even more importantly their inner world—a kinder place. And watching these people over years, I've had a ring-side seat to see the beautiful ripple effects the changes they make (big or small) has on others around them.
🌱 It's led me to believe that the solutions to our world’s problems, the many many many forms of beauty, music, art, peace, laughter and enjoyment, and breakthroughs in compassionate and kind-to-our-planet living that we have not heard of yet, but which will make life for all of us so much better...
Already exist.
As seeds deep in the hearts of people out there right now - on sidewalks, in their kitchen, on the subway, walking a path, or reading my words now. Someone is dreaming of changing their life, another of teaching kids how to connect with nature, another of writing their memoir, another to start growing their own vegetables with their family.
They feel this seed as a tugging in their heart. They feel its ‘call’. It may not be selfish to pay attention to it. It may be the most unselfish thing we could ever do.
So that the kids growing up amongst us can know at least one person who has chosen to live life differently. That may be the only thing they will need to unlock the seeds in their heart down the road—knowing you.
I would die a satisfied man if I could be a gardener in this world of such seeds.
~ Alex
