The Morning Light for the week starting 14/04/25 "The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn." — Ralph Waldo Emerson This image of a fern beautifully illustrates Emerson’s idea that great things come from small beginnings. Just as a single spore can give rise to an entire colony of ferns, small moments in life — acts of kindness or personal breakthroughs — can lead to growth and positive change.In what areas of your life do you see potential for growth, and what small steps can you take to nurture it? The Ferns of Great Britain and Ireland Thomas Moore. 1855. Nature printing in the process of Alois Auer. Edinburgh College of Art Rare Books Collection This article was published on 2025-04-14