Regrowth and Renewal
As the weather takes a nice turn here in Modesto, proving the legendary groundhog wrong for a moment; new life of spring comes to mind. Regrowth and renewal begin to happen at a gratuitous pace. I look at our garden, is it time for the lettuce? For life in the garden, timing is everything. Much like the success of our students, timing is everything.
Two graduates recently stopped by to share their harvest news. One is in the process of embarking (nautical reference intended) on the next step from the Grand Canyon to Norwegian Cruise Lines. He ventured to the South Rim and excelled, and further pursued his dreams of sailing the seas on a cruise ship. He stopped by not only to share details, for not only has he found career changes, he has lost 80 pounds along the way. A positive, confident graduate full of promise, we nurtured him well in the garden, and harvested a gem.
My second graduate came by looking for some encouragement, “Business is slow, I’m getting bored and I’m looking,” she said, her energy and passion bottled up, waiting to explode.
I quickly replied, “Be patient my strong, young seedling, time will make you grow. Don’t run too far without looking carefully.”
“Thank you, Chef!” she replied as she walked away.
The spring is time for change. Students change, life changes, and our garden too shall change. My cycling legs are getting the yearning for the warmer days, time to change, time to grow. Is it time for you to plant the seeds of your success? Come see us grow, come see yourself grow…why wait until we start without you, when is your time??
