My dad told me the same, and I still prune the suckers daily if needed! Love your story and the memory of my father. Your tomato is beautiful on the green!
Ahh I love hearing that, Cindy! I'm so glad you enjoyed this, and I'm especially happy it brought back memories of gardening wisdom from your own dad 🥰
Love this! I’ve known for years about how to tend tomato plants, and never made a connection to “suckers” of time, spirit, purpose and connection. Thanks so much for this deep insight.
Oh my goodness, Sandi -- you put that so beautifully: "'suckers' of time, spirit, purpose and connection." I'm writing that down and will be returning to that phrase often in the future, thank you! 🤍🙏
Thank you so much Candace for that beautiful story. And such a beautiful illustration. You never
realize how how a short and simple story can impact someone. I have long forgot about it, but you hold it very dear in your heart. Thank you for reminding us all what's really important. Love, Dad
Thank you so much, Dad -- for sharing what I'm now thinking of as the Parable of the Suckers all those years ago :) and thank you for continuing to help me discern what really matters at different crossroads in life. Love and miss you always! 🍅❤️
Ahh that's wonderful to hear, Maureen -- that was such a special project to be a part of with Calm, and I'm so glad we were able to connect because of it. Thank you for being here, and I look forward to sharing more stories with you! 🤍
This visual is spot on, again. I find myself in a period of enforced rest, as I call it, to once again discern the "suckers" in my life. It is critical to pause and consider, "What really matters in my life?" Thank you for the timely reminder.
You were on my heart and mind so much as I worked on this story, Mom -- and please know I'm praying always for the fruit that this difficult season will bear for you ❤️❤️
What a beautiful metaphor❤️
I'm so glad it spoke to you too, Sarah! 🍅
Your dad surely gave you words of wisdom. Thank you for sharing them.
I'm so glad they spoke to you too, Monica -- thank you for reading and being here! 🤍
What an important lesson in green and red. Thank you.
Thanks so much for reading, Lischer, and for letting me know this resonated with you ❤️
My dad told me the same, and I still prune the suckers daily if needed! Love your story and the memory of my father. Your tomato is beautiful on the green!
Ahh I love hearing that, Cindy! I'm so glad you enjoyed this, and I'm especially happy it brought back memories of gardening wisdom from your own dad 🥰
Love this! I’ve known for years about how to tend tomato plants, and never made a connection to “suckers” of time, spirit, purpose and connection. Thanks so much for this deep insight.
Oh my goodness, Sandi -- you put that so beautifully: "'suckers' of time, spirit, purpose and connection." I'm writing that down and will be returning to that phrase often in the future, thank you! 🤍🙏
In our busy world, I forgot. Thank you for the reminder. Also, all those luscious greens in the background…..
Thank you, Michelle! And I'm especially glad to hear you enjoyed all the greens -- I had a lot of fun bringing these panels to life this week 🥰💚
Thank you so much Candace for that beautiful story. And such a beautiful illustration. You never
realize how how a short and simple story can impact someone. I have long forgot about it, but you hold it very dear in your heart. Thank you for reminding us all what's really important. Love, Dad
Thank you so much, Dad -- for sharing what I'm now thinking of as the Parable of the Suckers all those years ago :) and thank you for continuing to help me discern what really matters at different crossroads in life. Love and miss you always! 🍅❤️
I discovered your work through your storytelling/narration for the PCT journey on the Calm app. Very glad to follow you here.
Ahh that's wonderful to hear, Maureen -- that was such a special project to be a part of with Calm, and I'm so glad we were able to connect because of it. Thank you for being here, and I look forward to sharing more stories with you! 🤍
Maureen (that is my middle name), don't you just LOVE the PCT journey on Calm?????
Yes!! I felt like I had hiked it
Perfect. A good story for me at this moment.
I'm so glad this story found you at the right time, Stephan 🙏
Such a lovely and wise lesson he taught you.
I'm so glad it resonated with you too, Mary Lou -- and thank you always for reading and being here 🤍✨
Such a poignant and simple moment in time that continues to bear fruit. 🍅My gratitude. 🙌🏼
I'm so glad this spoke to you too, Joanie! 🍅
As a gardener, I love this analogy. Your Dad was right- avoid those things that suck the life out of you.
I'm so glad this spoke to you as a gardener, Cindy 💚
This visual is spot on, again. I find myself in a period of enforced rest, as I call it, to once again discern the "suckers" in my life. It is critical to pause and consider, "What really matters in my life?" Thank you for the timely reminder.
You were on my heart and mind so much as I worked on this story, Mom -- and please know I'm praying always for the fruit that this difficult season will bear for you ❤️❤️
Thank you dear daughter. :)
So beautiful! I needed to hear this today. Thank you!
I'm so glad this story found you at the right time, Courtney -- thank you for letting me know! 🤍✨
The best so far!
That means so much coming from you, my friend 🤍✨
I love this! 🍅
Thank you, Karen! ❤️