In this episode, Dr. Bryan Gill contemplates what it means to “consider the lilies” in his latest essay. From fly fishing the Cahaba River and standing in awe of how the beautiful Cahaba Lilies thrive through adversity to reminiscing on days of his childhood walking through flower gardens with his Grandaddy, lilies are a constant theme in this essay. What does it mean to “consider the lilies?” Bryan explores parenting, worry, fear, and enjoying life despite the craziness happening around us all when we stop to consider the lilies. We hope you will enjoy this essay and, whether it’s visiting the Cahaba River to gaze upon the Cahaba Lilies or strolling through your own backyard, take a moment to consider the lilies for yourself.

“‘Consider the Lilies’ is the only Commandment I ever obeyed.”

–Emily Dickinson, The Letters of Emily Dickenson

“We have overprotected children in the real world and under-protected them in the virtual world.” - Jonathan Haidt

"If you’re going to make your kids tough, and they better be if they are going to survive in the world, you can’t interfere when they are doing dangerous things carefully.”- Jordan Peterson

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Music written and recorded by Brad Hill.