This is embarrassing… but it changed everything
I call it wisdom. I think it has to do with whatever people use in life to actually GET RESULTS.
A computer is nothing more than a paperweight to me. But wisdom? Wisdom describes what it’s USED for.
I always tell people: guns don’t kill people. It’s people, and it’s the HEART that’s behind it. Because the difference between killing someone and murdering is the heart. In war, Marines kill people – we don’t murder. There’s a big difference. God is our judge, for sure.
So I’m making this right now, sitting at my wisdom station (that’s what I call my desk – old Marine terminology habits die hard).
When we were in the Marine Corps, everything had naval terminology:
- Port
- Starboard
- Forward
- Aft
- “Clear the deck, clear the deck, aye, sir”
- “Footlockers away, footlockers away, aye, sir”
- “Stand by for senior drill instructor, square away time”
But here’s what I want to share with you today…
How God speaks through garden boxes (and I almost screwed it up)
Look, if you hang around here long enough, you’ll discover something about me: when I say something, I’m going to tell you EXACTLY what’s going on. I’ll be like, “okay, I’m exaggerating a little bit here” or “I’m just poking fun, right?”
No confusion. No BS. My purpose in my heart a long time ago was to let my yes be yes and my no be no.
So here’s my story…
I’ve got these beautiful garden boxes made out of rough sawn lumber. Oh my gosh, when I smell that stuff, it takes me to another world. I feel like I’m in heaven, literally. Like cloud nine, as my Mom would say. Or in the woods hunting like my Dad.
These garden boxes are what I call “a produce of prosperity and productivity.” Triple P, right?
Inside them: different vegetables, different flowers. But they were in what I can only describe as a tactical standstill. Marking time like “left, right, left, right, left, right.” Not really doing much.
They were WAITING. Waiting for more fertilization, more food. They wanted to do the work, but they were tired, weary, and extremely worn out.
Sound familiar?
When Marines (and plants) are running on empty
Here’s the thing about being tired and worn out – whether you’re a plant or a Marine or anyone trying to perform at peak levels…
You can’t give what you don’t have.
My plants were marking time because they lacked the essential nutrients to EXPLODE into growth. They had the potential. They had the will. But they were missing the foundational fuel needed for peak performance.
And that’s when I realized something that hit me like a drill instructor’s reality check…
This is EXACTLY what happens to most Marines and veterans in civilian life.
We’re marking time. We know we have the potential. We have the discipline, the heart, the warrior spirit. But we’re missing something fundamental that would help us EXPLODE into the success we’re capable of.
The “Miracle-Gro Moment” that changed everything
So I did what all great Marines do when they identify the problem…
I took immediate action.
I went to Wally World and picked up some Miracle-Gro. But not just a little economy-sized pack. I’m talking the super jumbo massive box.
Then I took it, put a little bit in a jug, and sprinkled the rest all over my plants. After praying (because I always pray before important missions), I watered them thoroughly, getting all that blue crystal nutrition off the leaves and down to the roots.
And here’s where it gets crazy…
Two or three days later, God showed me He is who He says He is. I felt like he was the one who told me “okay, it’s time to go get Miracle-Gro.” But somebody (that would be me) dilly-dallied around for about three or four days.
I was wrong. I had to repent.
When I finally took action, the growth was MASSIVE. Explosive. Like a recruit who got a good word from his senior drill instructor and a phone call home in boot camp.
But here’s the tactical application for YOUR life…
Just like my plants needed concentrated, bioavailable nutrition to break out of their standstill, YOUR body needs the right fuel to perform at the elite level you’re capable of.
That’s why I want to share something with you that’s been my personal “Miracle-Gro for Marines”…
Solle Vital – The Elite Performance Fuel
This isn’t just another supplement, Marines.
This is what happens when you give your body the concentrated, bioavailable nutrition it’s been WAITING for:
The “Miracle-Gro Effect” for Your Body:
✓ DETOX & CLEANSE – Chlorophyll naturally eliminates toxins (like getting the crud out of your system)
✓ MOOD & MENTAL CLARITY – Six adaptogens balance and elevate your mood (no more emotional marking time)
✓ SUSTAINED STAMINA – Adaptogens help maintain energy levels throughout the day (no afternoon crashes)
✓ ATHLETIC RECOVERY – Trace minerals restore what you need and oxygenate your blood (faster recovery between workouts)
✓ ALKALINE BALANCE – Reduces acidity and promotes overall wellness (your body’s pH in the optimal zone)
The ingredients that make this work:
- Six powerful adaptogens: eleuthero, schizandra, astragalus, jiaogulan, rhodiola, ashwagandha
- Chlorophyll blend: from alfalfa, nettle, mulberry, spinach
- Supporting herbs: dandelion, burdock, avena sativa
- Natural flavors: lime and strawberry (tastes good, not like punishment)
When God speaks, Marines ACT
Here’s what I learned from nearly killing my garden through delay…
When God speaks to you, be ready to take INSTANT ACTION. Just like we learned in the Marine Corps: “Sir, discipline is instant willingness to obey all orders, self-reliance and teamwork, sir.”
There’s also TIMING. Sometimes God says “don’t advance until you hear the rustling of the leaves in the mulberry trees.” But when he says GO… you GO.
Try showing up late at work in the Marines and tell me there’s not a timing issue. Try missing chow because you were sitting around poking your thumbs when there was work to be done.
Don’t tell me there’s not a timing thing.
If you’re listening to this and questioning it, just have the intestinal fortitude to pray this prayer: “Lord, show me the deepest revelation about what this timing issue is. And if there’s anything true to what Christopher was talking about, show me in Jesus’ name.”
YOUR MISSION BRIEF: Take Action NOW
Marines, here’s your tactical situation:
Your body is your most important piece of equipment. You wouldn’t let your rifle go without proper maintenance, so don’t let your body go without proper nutrition.
When you give your body what it’s been waiting for, you get results like this:
- Energy that doesn’t crash at 1400 hours
- Mental clarity that cuts through the fog
- Physical recovery that keeps you mission-ready
- Mood stability that handles whatever life throws at you
- Overall wellness that makes you feel like the warrior you ARE
The plants exploded with growth in 2-3 days when they got what they needed.
Imagine what YOUR body could do.
Execute Your Mission (Don’t Dilly-Dally Like I Did)
Here’s your direct order:
Don’t be like me and wait 3-4 days when you KNOW what needs to be done.
===> Get your Solle Vital here:
Remember our discipline standard: “Instant willingness to obey all orders, self-reliance and teamwork.”
Take care of your body with the same discipline you brought to the Corps.
The mission continues. Stay ready.
Semper Fi,
Christopher
P.S. – That “pep in the step” I saw in my plants after they got proper nutrition? That’s exactly what happens when Marines start taking care of their bodies at the cellular level. Don’t wait. Execute now.
P.P.S. – Just like in the Corps, timing matters. When you recognize the need for better nutrition, that’s your moment to take action. Your body has been waiting for the right fuel. Give it what it needs.
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