The Seed Ch 21

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According to the farmer, what is the primary function of the preparation stage in a person's life?

To cultivate unique characteristics and prepare for one's calling. (correct)

To ensure a life free of adversity and challenges.

To make a person experience the joy of living their purpose.

To guarantee financial success and prosperity.

What does the farmer describe as a key element of the 'drought' in the preparation stage?

A phase of complete certainty and confidence in life's direction.

A time when personal strengths are fully recognized.

A period of consistent success and abundance.

A period of scarcity and severe difficulty, encompassing various forms of loss. (correct)

According to the farmer, how does adversity during the preparation stage ultimately contribute to an individual's purpose?

It plays no role in discovering one's purpose, it's just a setback.

It isolates the individual, making it impossible to fulfil their calling, by pushing them to the margins of society.

It permanently weakens the individual, making their purpose unattainable.

It serves as a crucial element for growth, providing lessons necessary for fulfilling a higher calling. (correct)

What analogy does the farmer use to illustrate the effect of personal 'drought' on an individual?

Roots of a plant in an arid climate digging deeper for water. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate transformative effect of the preparation stage's challenges, according to the farmer?

It develops individuals to understand their most profound capabilities to ultimately live their greatest purpose. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the farmer, what is the primary function of the 'preparation stage' in the context of finding one's purpose?

To help the individual identify the suitable place to commit themselves. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the farmer suggest a seed must do during the 'planting stage'?

Surrender its vision and desires to serve others. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'defining moment' in the context of the chapter referring to?

A point when one decides to commit oneself to a certain area or direction. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the 'growth stage', what does the text imply when describing that 'the right people show up'?

Supportive relationships emerge to aid in the process. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of facing challenges and adversity during the 'growth stage'?

They strengthen the roots and facilitate full development. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the farmer say about the duration of the 'growth stage'?

It varies based on the individual and the seed’s design. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'being pruned like a bush' signify in the 'growth stage'?

Unnecessary or 'bad' parts of your life are removed. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the farmer imply about the relationship between personal desires and one’s purpose during the planting stage?

One must give up personal desires to fully embrace a greater purpose. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What analogy does Josh use to describe how ‘blessings’ can appear in life?

Wrecking balls demolishing a foundation. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the farmer, what is the danger of the internal critic during the 'growth stage'?

It can be more destructive than external critics. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Four Stages of Purpose

Stage 1: Preparation
- This stage lasts until a person decides to plant their seed.
- It involves the individual's birth, family, strengths, weaknesses, gifts, passions, location, and life experiences.
- Adversity is a critical part of this stage, preparing the individual for their calling.
- The adversity, or "drought", may involve losing ideas, money, good fortune, contacts, or success, a job loss, death, illness, uncertainty, and fear.
- The drought leads to reflection, searching for answers, and a willingness to be planted.
- The individual's defining characteristics are formed during this period.
Stage 2: Planting
- This stage follows the preparation stage.
- The planting stage involves choosing a place to plant oneself.
- A defining moment (e.g., a conversation, crisis, illness, prayer, advice, a positive feeling, or a sign) prompts this decision.
- Planting involves surrendering one's own vision and desires to something greater.
- It's about becoming all one can be in the service of others, regardless of the role (work, entrepreneurship, parenthood, etc.).
- Once planted, the individual transitions to the next stage.
Stage 3: Growth
- This stage's duration varies from person to person.
- The seed grows, and roots spread during this period.
- Positive conditions assist in this growth (favorable circumstances and encounters with supportive people).
- Growth includes positive experiences but also challenges and setbacks that strengthen the roots.
- Individuals will experience times of self-confidence and times of questioning.
- Setbacks are often part of the plan to help them grow.
- The analogy of growth is often likened to a plant being pruned appropriately.
Stage 4: The Final Stage
- The culmination of the journey.
- The individual experiences clarity about their purpose in life.
- The purpose can be articulated clearly.
- This stage allows one to tap into a powerful source that fuels all creation.
- Knowing one's purpose provides a profound and positive experience.
- The individual is incredibly important to the world. -Obstcles test individuals to get them to this point; these obstacles increase as the individual gets closer to their purpose. -The key is to never give up, facing and acknowledging one's true self and purpose despite external obstacles.

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Explore the Four Stages of Purpose, from Preparation to Planting. This quiz delves into how personal experiences and adversities shape your journey. Understanding these stages can help in realizing one's calling and growth.