Purpose is a Promise

Why “White Clover”; Isn’t That a weed?

Who doesn’t love a hero story? The underdog is the one I’ll root for every time. Often considered a simple lawn weed, white clover's true value is often overlooked. Its significant benefits are not flashy or obvious, yet they play an enormous role in the health of its ecosystem. Resilience, humility, resourcefulness, and the ability to enhance the well-being of those around it are just some of its attributes. 

Resilience, Resource & Determination

This plant thrives in a variety of challenging conditions and can quickly colonize disturbed or bare ground by spreading its roots. It is hearty and resilient and is a natural fertilizer. Its flowers bloom late into the season, providing a consistent food source for bees, other pollinators and livestock at a crucial time when other plants may not be flowering.  

Also edible for humans, white clover has traditional medicinal uses and can be made into a tea or balm for soothing. It improves blood circulation, purifies and detoxifies blood, is an anti-inflammatory and immunity-booster, pain reliever and antiseptic. Impressive right? You may now be thinking, “Ok, but what does it have to do with Life Coaching?”.

Like this unassuming plant, we as people can show resilience, support and act as a healer to our environment. The quiet  persistence of a humble person does not seek recognition for their contributions as their efforts improve the lives around them. Like the clover,  we too can find ways to recover and thrive after experiencing setbacks or hardship without the need for outward praise and recognition.

Don’t Fade on Me; it’s Just Getting Good

With a list that long of such impressive qualities, you may understand what I found so admirable and thought provoking about common white clover. You also may still be wondering (with some impatience), “What does this actually have to do with life coaching though?”

Let’s apply all of this agricultural knowledge in an analogy for a minute. Imagine with me… a vast, lush green lawn with a thick patch of white clover. Let the grass symbolize life in harmony and the clover as unwanted weeds popping up like unexpected negative thoughts. A couple of new elements will join the imagery. The sun that nourishes and directs plants in growth, represents a life coach and a diligent bumble bee represents a client. If you didn’t already learn otherwise, you might think there was no benefit to  pesky weeds. However, following the sun’s guidance, the worker bee sets out with a new sense of purpose. A veritable plan in flight, the bee examines the blossoms, collecting all it can for repurposing.

And the Moment We’ve All Been Waiting for...

The hive, is abuzz with activity! The colony is the brains of the operation as it converts the hard won nectar into valuable honey. The negative thoughts  "weeds", are now harvested and a labor intensive discovery of great value is developed. With time and consistency, this process will become second nature for the bee. Something that once thwarted the bee will become a rhythm of instinctual practice. Like the bee, you too, can create a fertile life amongst the nitty-gritty fields of perceived weeds. Closer examination will reveal they are blossoming with possibility, just waiting to be converted into something sweet and golden.

Wait; There’s More!

Just as many components work together to produce a healthy ecosystem, there are many more components than discussed here which work together for a rich, fertile life. If you haven’t already signed up for your own uniquely tailored life coaching partnership; what are you waiting for? Schedule your session now! The first one is free.