Wednesday, April 3, 2019

To Nurture or Not to Nurture

In the book Soar With Your Strengths (copyright 1992), Donald O. Clifton and Paula Nelson provide insight in regard to the act of nurturing:

"Nurturing is a strength that resembles the best kind of parenting. A manager or teacher gains satisfaction from the growth of employees or students . . .the nurturer can 'see' each increment of growth and expresses heartfelt warmth that enables employees to grow" (144).

When I read this passage, I immediately saw a connection between nurturers and gardeners. I feel that gardeners, like nurturers, experience a certain type of contentment when their gardens thrive, much like the joy an educator or boss feels when their students or employees succeed.

In your opinion:

>What are some similarities between nurturers and gardeners?

>Are nurturers better gardeners than non-nurturers? Why or why not?








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