Transferring truth from the head to the heart is one of the shortest routes—but also one of the hardest journeys. Knowledge and belief sit close together, but they are not the same. Knowledge can come and go with the seasons, but belief endures. There’s a depth to hearing someone say, “I believe in you,” that […]
Ancient text tells us: suffering produces perseverance; perseverance builds character; and character leads to hope. Interestingly, the Greek word for suffer is the same as passion. We often ask, “What are you passionate about?” But maybe the better question is: What have you pursued so deeply that you were willing to suffer for it? Have […]
Coast live oaks (Quercus agrifolia) are drought-tolerant native trees well-adapted to California’s dry summers. In most cases, mature trees do not require supplemental irrigation and can be harmed by excessive summer watering. However, in developed landscapes or during extended drought, careful summer irrigation may be necessary. Water deeply but infrequently—ideally once every three to four […]