was difficult for you to hear god and follow him?
add some stones to your tray to remind yourself of the testing times when it was hard to follow god.
other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the plants. jesus said, "the seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature."
what are the worries, riches or pleasures that stop you from hearing god and following him?
add some of the thorns to your tray to remind yourself of times when you have been distracted and found 