Life Lessons From the Berry Patch

Always remember...

Stay balanced.
Patiently wait for the perfect ripeness.
Never force.
Step gently.
Remove the significant obstacles that get in the way of progress.
Step over the insignificant ones.
No matter how careful you are, there is always some collateral damage.
Speed and greed are counter-productive.
Keep searching...the finest fruits are hidden.
After you've seen the obvious, look again.
When you find yourself low in the mire, kneel down and look up.
When you think you are finished, find something else to reach for.