Laura’s Garden Notes: To sow a seed “we must open our hands”

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In the depths of winter, many people who kindle hopes for “Peace on Earth” carry those forward into positive new year actions toward peace of mind, peace in the family, peace in the community and beyond. With a heart full of hope, Adolfo Pérez Esquivel, winner of the 1980 Nobel Peace Prize, said in his acceptance speech, “We know we cannot plant seeds with closed fists. To sow, we must open our hands.” (You can read his entire inspiring speech at www.