Within the pages of Bath Pond, the book, the elderly benefactor tells the central character, a young man, “God promised to feed the birds, but he didn’t promise to put it into their nests.” These words, though simple, remain profound in today’s world. Profound since many who are able rely heavily on others or the government for the necessities. Have we had it too easy?

As depicted in Bath Pond, this simple statement became the spoken motto when the way was rough during the Great Depression. Each recited the words about feeding the birds and moved out to capture the prize.

The truth really speaks to all the opportunities we’ve allowed to slip from our grasp. An opportunity not captured is lost forever.

The lesson is simple. The first step is to begin, then grow from there. To accomplish any goal one must seize the good and reject the undesirable opportunities. Never wait on someone else to feed us. To be fed by others isn’t the answer.

The answer lies in helping others, anonymously. You then will be “fed” in abundance.

Lowell Teal, author of The Bath Pond Series, which includes Bath Pond, Fortunes Crossings and Inherited Journey lives in Windermere, FL and can be reached at LowellTeal@aol.com, or visit web site at http://www.LowellTeal.com