The Lliving Grains

Yes, the grain of wheat, or any seed, must "die" in order for the plant to grow, produce fruit or flowers, and eventually new seed to produce the next generation.  It's the cycle of life.  In families, generations come and go, each leaving their mark on the future generations.  Each have their moments of "dying" and producing anew.  In our spiritual lives, we have such moments as well:  of letting go of habits or behaviors that are obstacles to the production of "fruit that will last."  Death and Resurrection.  It's the cycle of life.  May we not lament too much  the death element in the cycle, but focus on the life that results.  Focus on the living seed, the living grains,  the fruit or flower that will feed us now and produce the seed for the future.
Bro. Rene