How many times have each of us said one of the things below? Why? Because growth is change and change puts many of us outside our comfort zone. Even the most adventurous among us seek the comfort and the security of a stable environment. Yet growth demands change, and if we are to experience it we must forego the warm and undemanding bed of mediocrity. And, we must not settle into the cozy recliner of self rationalization, excuses and finger pointing. It is when we face the stiff winds of personal responsibility, clear self analysis and humility that we experience new growth and expand our horizons.
Against the wind,
Z Gardener
How to Keep From Growing
Never be original. Find out what is usually done and copy that. Realize that you have nothing more to learn. This will destroy all danger of success.
Sneer at those who are more successful than yourself.
Tell yourself that it is now too late, and that you really did not have the proper equipment; and it will be especially helpful to keep saying that people are against you.
Never learn from experience. Keep on doing the same fool things time after time.
Never wait to hear the other side of the story. Knowing both sides will only unsettle your mind.
Use your wit destructively. Be smart at the expense of absent people.
Stand on your dignity. Never forget that you have a position to keep up.
Try to get everything cheap. Study and practice to become the perfect “chiseler.” This will build an invincible poverty complex.
…the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness (Proverbs 12:23).
Good Morning Garden 
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