Dear Abbey,
The word "diamond" comes from the Greek word "Adamas" which means "unconquerable and indestructible."
Did you know that diamonds and coal are made of the vary same stuff? They are both composed of elemental carbon. The only difference between them is what they have experienced and been through. It is only when carbon is subjected to the adverse conditions of extremely high pressures and temperatures that the black carbon transforms into diamond crystals. Unlike coal, diamonds are composed of extraordinarily strong bonds and reflect the light of the world around them.
Our souls and lives are very much like carbon. We change and become different people when we experience trials and adversities in our lives. While experiencing these trials we have the choice to become biter and weaker or to find new strength and light. Like diamonds we can radiate and reflect a light of faith and spiritual strength that was intensified through suffering. In D&C 136:31 we are told that the Lords people must be tried in all things so they can be prepared to receive the glory that He has for them.
What makes diamonds shine are their imperfections. Perfection is not needed for strength, shine and beauty. Confucius said, "Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without."
Often times we get stuck dwelling on who we were in the past or who we are now and that can blind us from seeing what there is to love about ourselves. The Lord, in his all knowing power, sees us for what we can become; he loves us for our potential. He knows the diamonds that we can become and knows just how much pressure and heat is needed to make us into the diamonds we are meant to become.
Sincerely,
Me
The word "diamond" comes from the Greek word "Adamas" which means "unconquerable and indestructible."
Did you know that diamonds and coal are made of the vary same stuff? They are both composed of elemental carbon. The only difference between them is what they have experienced and been through. It is only when carbon is subjected to the adverse conditions of extremely high pressures and temperatures that the black carbon transforms into diamond crystals. Unlike coal, diamonds are composed of extraordinarily strong bonds and reflect the light of the world around them.
Our souls and lives are very much like carbon. We change and become different people when we experience trials and adversities in our lives. While experiencing these trials we have the choice to become biter and weaker or to find new strength and light. Like diamonds we can radiate and reflect a light of faith and spiritual strength that was intensified through suffering. In D&C 136:31 we are told that the Lords people must be tried in all things so they can be prepared to receive the glory that He has for them.
What makes diamonds shine are their imperfections. Perfection is not needed for strength, shine and beauty. Confucius said, "Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without."
Often times we get stuck dwelling on who we were in the past or who we are now and that can blind us from seeing what there is to love about ourselves. The Lord, in his all knowing power, sees us for what we can become; he loves us for our potential. He knows the diamonds that we can become and knows just how much pressure and heat is needed to make us into the diamonds we are meant to become.
Sincerely,
Me
