Seeds.

"Judge each day...by the seeds you plant."
                                     --Clear as Mud

I like this. Don't judge the day what bloomed but by the investments I've made that may lead to future blooms.

For me, the most obvious example is sending out literary submissions. Fifty submissions may only yield one acceptance, but without those seeds, nothing happens.

Seeds I Can Plant:

• Send letters. A letter may come back!
• Send submissions.
• Start reading a new book--it may create sweet anticipation, new ideas, or better stamina.
• Stretch to become more flexible.
• Exercise to see how fit I may become soon.
• Read to Oliver. See what he remembers.
• Go to shows for inspiration, new conversations, and new treasured show tunes. 
• Clean in the evening for a smoother tomorrow.
• Watch movies or shows with Josh and with Bruce to create memories and conversations--invest in the bonds.
• Record and re-read gem-like quotations.

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