EARTH SERVICE: COURAGE + COOPERATION
Back when the Sun was still weak and the world was still in its pre-dawn phase, the first seed nestled deep within the Earth began to fight its way to the surface. The tiny seed could feel the warmth of the pre-dawn and wanted to push beyond its imprisonment within the Earth to see what was creating this wonderful warmth it had never felt before. The little seed began to grow large roots to stabilize itself for its journey upwards. The seed continued to slowly push its way forth, the other seeds were watching in amazement. Never before in their darkness had any other seed wanted to push upward to see where the new warmth was coming from. As the little seed emerged from the Earth, it became a small but strong stem. Then as it was no longer restricted by the soil, in the Earth, it spread its wings and grew leaves. The stem told the other seeds about this journey and growth above the soil and the other seeds were so excited about the prospect of the adventure, they decided they too wanted to grow and have new experiences. So over the next thousands of years, many other seeds found the courage and became brave, covering the world with leaves, bushes and flowers. Most importantly, creating a
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