This week has been a heavy one. Between remembering 9/11 and the weight of the news cycle, I’ve been reminded how much our world needs a simple yet powerful practice: love your neighbor.
For me, that’s a big part of why I’m drawn to growing food. It’s more than just tending to plants. It’s about caring for people. I want to create healthy, enjoyable food experiences for my community, whether that’s introducing someone to a vegetable they’ve never tried before or growing the tomatoes (sun golds) and peppers (jimmy nardello) they look forward to each season.
I do sell vegetables from our property, but I also find it rewarding to bring vegetables to work as gifts when I meet up with people. There’s something deeply joyful about giving food away. Even yesterday, I brought a small harvest to coffee with a new work partner, John Wichmann (see picture above). The smile on his face when I introduced him to shishito peppers reminded me how meaningful it is to share something with someone else out of your passion. That moment of connection was also a reminder of how refreshing it is to see someone be passionate about making a positive difference in this world. His passion for helping organizations navigate hybrid work environments is rooted in a genuine desire to make the world better. That, too, is to love your neighbor.
This spirit of love your neighbor doesn’t have to stop at home or in the garden. It can and should extend into our workplaces. We love our neighbor when we care for our employees, clients, and vendors. When we (ThreeWill) strive to help organizations focus on what matters most, use their tools more intentionally, and create healthier work cultures, we’re practicing the same principle of care.
The truth is, we all have opportunities to improve the world right where we are. The question is: do you bring a genuine care for your employees and clients? If not, maybe it’s time to shift your mindset. Beyond tasks and responsibilities, there’s always a chance to love your neighbor at home, at work, and in every community we’re part of.
This post first appeared on September 12, 2025 in Sowing Success, my weekly LinkedIn newsletter on leadership and organic farming. Read the original on LinkedIn.
