Late winter leaves us longing for spring. We dream of warm breezes and green plants. Fresh flowers and signs of life in general!
This time of year is necessary! It's a time of rest for nature. It's a time of quiet reflection. It's a time to evaluate and look deep inside.
Late winter brings an appreciation and hope of what is to come. During late winter, I plan for my next season, I calculate planting schedules and design the garden. I have hopes and dreams for the growing season ahead. I also evaluate the numbers and face reality. It can be a very hard time. A time where reality may be different than my desires. I remind myself that it's ok. Growth doesn't happen overnight. It may even lie quietly dormant for a while, just like late winter.
During this time, I also face uncertainty. Will anything actually grow? It's risky business being a farmer! I also face the uncertainty of business. Will I have places to park the truck? Will anyone actually buy what I'm offering?
Late winter is a time for fearlessness. It's a time to look at what didn't work in the past year, make a new plan and then move forward in fearless anticipation. I am fully aware that many new start ups don't make it. Failure is a part of life. I will and have made mistakes and I will and have taken miss steps. However, I don't want those failures to keep me from moving forward!
Late winter can be dark, but it is necessary. It creates depth. It creates a desire to see sunshine filled days, with lots of green and all the colors and beauty of nature.
And so, onward I go! I hope you join me for this new season ahead!
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Barb Miller
March 13, 2020
Enjoyed reading!!