This huge batch of coconuts was shot down in the Bahamas while on a walk-a-bout during an awesome extended family vacation a couple of years ago. I found these all gathered in what seemed to be an abandoned and roofless building in a big pile a few feet deep. Scattered about within the structure were a few that were just starting to send tiny shoots up towards the sky and fragile roots to the ground below. Still others, from years ago, had already grown up into the towering palms they were meant to be, providing a much needed canopy for this old shed. This group however remained unassumingly trapped within it's own tough shell and fibrous mat inside.
After later struggling through wrestling open a few of these massive seeds for snacks, we found the promised sweet milk and delicious white fruit previously hidden away from sight. A true delight to the eyes as well as the palate.
Just like these seemingly lifeless coconuts, hidden inside of us also is a potential that we cannot see or sometimes even do not know is there. Only by exploring, learning and trying things now unknown to us, can we unlock and release these trapped talents and abilities, finding our potential and the fruit we have to give.
