Let the Poppies Grow

Years ago, our “son"  from Australia described for me the Tall Poppy Syndrome -- a habit of tearing down those who accomplish something of note, who have talents and abilities that may be viewed as exceptional, or who are successful.  Resenting, undermining, looking for ways to discredit and hurt the person - the Tall Poppy. May we fight this tendency in ourselves. May we instead, water, weed, fertilize, clear the way for people to grow to their full potential. Leaders - be the person who cheers on other leaders extravagantly! Root out jealously, envy, pride in our own lives in a way that allows us to celebrate other people's accomplishments