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What does it mean?
The mind is fertile, growing whatever planted.
In plain terms
Cultivate growth intentionally.
What can you take from it?
Guard what you feed your mind.

Where it applies

  • self-improvement
  • mental health
  • learning

Putting it to work

  • positive affirmations
  • mindfulness
  • critical thinking

Questions to consider

  • What seeds am I planting daily?
  • How do I protect my mental garden?

Another view

It assumes the mind is passive to external input.

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