New Birth

A couple weeks ago I was eating an apple when I found something white in it. Figuring it was a worm of some sort I pulled it out (you should at least know what kind of worm is in your food right?) and from the center of the core popped out two leaves. The white was actually a stem of a baby apple tree growing in my apple. I was shocked and elated. This seemed to be to be a symbol of hope, new birth. I have since planted the tiny tree and it is currently living. It was not grown very large but I am hoping in time it can become deep rooted and fullfil its purpose.
I have since planted a garden in my back yard. I am waiting to see what survives and produces and what goes to the community's rabbits (as my mother-in-law says there is enough for everyone). My hope and prayer for you is that this summer may be one of learning and new birth. It may be hard, however, I imagine it was hard for that seed to grow inside of my apple. It made it and so can you. It may be risky or not come out as you intended it but may you be the stronger and wiser for it. If your problems are financial, remember money doesn't grow on trees, but fruit does.
 Fruit is life giving and has been a constant throughout history (unlike money which has changed its form from gold to paper). If you have nothing you can still pick the fruit from trees, even if you have no money for food, nature does provide. Nobody can ever take that from you. I have known some people who have not been able to pay their bills and have destroyed their credit, they are still here and shockingly happier for it. It sounds crazy but credit isn't everything (imagine that) no they cannot go out and buy a new car or house but there are other ways, also they do not have items that own them. Do you own your fine belongings that you work so hard to keep every month or do they own you? If you don't believe me fine, please watch "Into the Wild" and learn from it. Much love and hope on your journey to new birth, may you pick fruit along the way.