Making a difference.

For the seeds of greatness to flourish, the conditions need to be conducive. ALL seeds need a supportive environment... the nourishment that provides the energy for growth, an atmosphere that allows it to breathe, and an environmental trigger such as sunlight to encourage them to move beyond a state of dormancy. Even seeds from the same plant germinate over a range of conditions if they are favourable. However, no-one would expect that all seeds will grow in exactly the same way and produce exactly the same results. As gardeners, we have it within our capability to make a difference for gifted children because we have the power to create ripples that will change the seed’s world for the better. Gifted children are like exotic seeds. They don’t come with instructions on the packet. Their traits are not easily measured.They are very different from each other so there is no single ability to look for as they are striving to take their place in the sunlight, and they won’t all bloom at the same time, or in some cases, at all.
A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. ~Henry Adams
Teachers are not just those in schools. We are all role models to someone. Have you tended your garden yet today?