This content was created by Marleen Greenleaf. This content was uploaded by Marleen Greenleaf. This is a podcast episode titled "Planting New Seeds: Vision, Faith, and Fresh Starts" (part of the April series "Awaken Your Purpose: Planting Seeds for Intentional Living") created on 2025-04-22. The episode is a motivational, faith-centered monologue hosted by Dr. Marlene Greenleaf addressing listeners about intentionally "planting seeds"—ideas, habits, words, and actions—that shape future growth. It reviews prior themes (clearing weeds, turning the soil), emphasizes vision as faith in action, gives practical seed-planting suggestions (new habits, daily affirmations, moments of silence, written 30/60/90-day visions), and issues a challenge to name and share three seeds for spiritual, emotional, mental, or professional growth.
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Well, hello, my valued listeners, and welcome back to another episode of Living in Your Power. I'm your host, Dr. Marlene Greenleaf, and we are now in week three of our April series, Awaken Your Purpose: Planting Seeds for Intentional Living. Now, so far. We've cleared the weeds, which are those habits, fears, and distractions that no longer serve us. And we've turned the soil, which is getting real about our values and realigned with our truth. And now it's time to plant new seeds. This episode is all about vision, fate, and fresh starts. Because what you plant now will grow later. So let's talk about it. What seeds are you planting? We all plant seeds, whether we are aware of it Or not. Your words are seeds. Your thoughts are seeds. Your actions and habits are seeds. So the real question is, are you being intentional about what you're planting? Are you sowing seeds of peace, Or chaos, fate or fear, clarity or confusion. The truth is, everything you're doing now is shaping the future version of you, and the beauty of this season is you get to start fresh. This is your moment to ask, what kind of life do I want to grow? Or what vision is God giving me in this season? Am I planting according to that vision or just reacting to life? You know, when we plant real seeds, in the ground, we don't see results overnight. I mean, we trust that with time, water, light, and care, it will grow. And planting vision works the same way. You plant it with prayer, you nurture it with discipline, you protect it from distractions and doubt, And you trust God will do the growing. Vision is faith in action. It's you saying, even though I don't see the fruit yet, I believe it's coming. I'm planting seeds right now in my own business, my relationships, My self-care, and no, I don't have all the answers, but I trust the one who gave me the vision, and I want to encourage you to do the same. You don't have to figure it all out; you just have to plant. Now here if. Few practical seeds to plant starting right now. You can plant a new habit, one that aligns with the person you're becoming. You can plant a daily affirmation, one that speaks life and purpose over your day. You can also plan a moment of silence each morning to check in with yourself and with God. You can also plan a written vision for your next 30, 60, or 90 days. It doesn't have to be complicated. You can start small, but you gotta start now. Why? Because consistency waters the seed. So here's my challenge for you this week. I want you to name 3 seeds you want to plant in this season. Think spiritually, emotionally, mentally, or professionally. I want you to write them down, speak them out loud, and ask God to bless them. And if you're feeling bold, share one of your seeds with someone who will water it with prayer, encouragement, and accountability. I want you to remember That you were created to grow on purpose, and this is your season to plant with intention and believe with boldness. Because the seeds you plant today are the harvest you'll see tomorrow. So plant in faith, plant it with love, and plant with expectation. And remember, live boldly in your power. And if it gets tough, just breathe. You've still got the strength to rise. So my dear listeners, let's keep growing. I'll see you next week, and continue to live in your power.
