Personal Growth

The Power of a Law You Already Possess

Cultivating your best life

Bill Abbate
ILLUMINATION
Published in
6 min readSep 7, 2024

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Who doesn’t want to live the best life possible? Most of us do, but the real question is: are we ready to do what it takes? A straightforward, universal principle can lead you to a better life — if you’re willing to put in the time and effort. Let’s explore this powerful law and discover how to use it to our advantage.

The law

Have you ever heard the saying, “You reap what you sow”? What does it mean to you? For many, it carries a negative connotation. A quick search online shows countless references to the consequences of negative actions: “If you do drugs, you destroy your body,” or “If you break the law, you do time.” There’s a lot of truth to the negative side of sowing and reaping.

But what about the other side? Why not focus on the positive? After all, If sowing bad seeds brings bad results, doesn’t it make sense that sowing good seeds brings good results? Absolutely! When you sow goodness, you will reap a bountiful harvest. So, where do you stand? Are you reaping a rewarding harvest, or are your results sparse, struggling to grow amidst a field of weeds and rocks?

You always reap what you sow, whether good, bad, or nothing.

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Bill Abbate
ILLUMINATION

Leadership Writer and Editor in ILLUMINATION, Leadership/Executive Coach, Author www.BillAbbate.com