Words are like seeds. Meaningless words fall flat and are not productive. But a good word, especially when written, is scattered like good seed. Encouraging and authentic words travel to far off places, uplifting and inspiring others, just as if a bird had picked up the seed of a good word and carried it to another field. Words, like seeds, can take root and grow into flourishing trees where the very ones that need encouragement come to find life and connection.