Let's put ourselves first in position of editor of a magazine for floral shops. His assistant has collected day's press releases for her, and he gives each headline a scan before either reading more carefully or tossing it. His foremost concern during his five-second screen: Is this relevant to florists, my readers?

Naturally anything with word "florists" or "flowers" in headline commands a thorough read. And since his readers all own or operate a small business, anything with "small business" in headline catches his attention as well. Without these key words or phrases in headline, editor is forced to translate, to think whether a general message about a trend, a law, a new service or an event holds significance for her market.

Likewise, when editor of a portal site for financial service professionals peruses day's business releases, anything with "finance" or better yet, "financial professionals" compels her to click through. In browsing mode, her brain might not think quickly enough to see "E- Learning Grew 40% in 2001, Expected to Double in 2002" and understand that this relates to her readers' ability to obtain continuing education more cheaply and efficiently. However, if she saw "Financial Services Professionals Keep Skills Tuned Through Rising E-Learning Trend," she wouldn't ever ignore it.

The above comment came from a friend experiencing frustration over her artwork not selling. She also asked me how I could continue to keep on producing and putting my art out there for sale, when nothing is happening, and when I have no other source of income.

After reading her letter, I took a deep breath. My mind told me she was right it makes complete, logical sense from current financial standpoint. The fire of an emotional response smoldered I don?t want to give up what I love and work I have done! Confusion, frustration and worry decided to pay a visit. Is she right?

My heart stepped up at that point and told me I needed a break - it said to take a walk and perhaps I just might be enlightened by a new idea. So I stepped outside on this beautiful day and stopping at top of hill where we planted seeds recently, I looked around.

Nothing is happening there is no sign of life?yet.

At that point, an interesting thought knocked at door and walked in my mind. I?ve planted these seeds and nothing is happening. Should I dig them up and throw them away because nothing is happening?yet? The answer is of course no. Because it takes time for things to grow after they are planted. That?s nature?s way.

Unlike internet, fast-paced of world we live in, and increasing speed of technology where news can get from point A to point B in a matter of seconds, nature still does what it has always done. It takes its time. It is patient. It doesn?t rush and doesn?t control, and it surrenders things out of its control. The seeds don?t worry. They just live. And we are accepting of this when it comes to nature we just have faith that nature knows what its doing with its work, and we let it produce naturally.