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THE OAK, THE APPLE, THE SEQUIA SEED PLANTING
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This episode talks about the varying rates and timelines of growth in plants as well as the role this concept plays in human life both physically and spiritually. The episode starts by highlighting the different growth rates of various trees and plants including oak trees apple trees and giant sequoias. Oak trees take decades to fully grow and become self-sustaining while apple trees may take up to ten years to start bearing fruit. Giant sequoias on the other hand take hundreds of years to reach their full height. Then there's the Thuja Green Giant which grows remarkably quickly when given the right nutrients and care.
this episode also talks about vegetables like arugula and Bok choy which are quick-growing and ready to harvest in just a few weeks or months. These different rates of growth serve as a metaphor for the various phases and paces of human life and spiritual growth. Drawing wisdom from the Bible the episode ties these natural timelines to spiritual lessons of patience perseverance and God's eternal timeline.
The episode beautifully illustrates that whether in nature or in our own lives' growth happens in many forms and at many speeds. What matters most is not just how fast or how much we grow but how we nurture and care for ourselves and others along the way. Whether you are an oak tree or a sprig of arugula in God's eyes each is valuable and each has its place and purpose in the grand tapestry of life.
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