This is something I’ve always believed to be true.

It’s something I have taught many times before.

But I always need reminding, and I love reminding others. So I’m reminding you right now.

You plant a kernel of corn in the ground.
You let it germinate.
You let it sprout.
You let it grow.
You let it blossom into a stalk full of ears of corn.

At no point can you force it.
You just observe it and watch it grow.
You provide nourishment, water, and protection.
You can weed around it.

But you can’t make it grow.

It is perfect at every stage.

This is true, and don’t forget it. It’s perfect at every stage!

For every one of you here, I want to say to you, “You are perfect at every stage.”

That’s the truth.