It's worth the wait

"I can stick artificial flowers on this tree that will not flower; or I can create the conditions in which the tree is likely to flower naturally. I may have to wait longer for my real flowers; but they are the only true ones." John Fowles

This quote reminds me of the old saying... "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing well."  

We are bombarded with shortcuts, options, and easy steps to instant results.  Walk through the grocery store and count all the meals you can cook in under five minutes. Flip through a magazine and read how many ad's promising you the health you want that will instantly be yours if only you take this pill.  

Do this. Wear this. Read this. Our culture bombards us with simplistic commands with fantastic promises. And the louder the voice, the more we listen. 

How about we stop and think for a minute today.  Everything true, vibrant, and healthy comes quite naturally from a powerful combination of good seed, intentional effort, and time. 

The true ones are worth the wait. 

What are you happy to wait for today?