I went to a funeral today. It was a funeral for a lady I had known for quite some time. For some odd reason I began to think of gemstones.
People think I don't believe in GOD because I choose to cultivate my Tao, but they're very wrong. Both concepts are two sides of the same coin as far as I'm concerned.
What does GOD and Tao have to do with gemstones, you may ask? Well, let me confuse you even more. When I lived in northwest Alaska it would get so cold the moisture in the air would freeze. If you walked by a lampost during the dark months you could see the ice crystals twinkling in the light. My Eskimo friends called it diamond dust.
I believe the universe (GOD, Tao, the Force, etc) showers us with gemstones in the form of people. How many times have you heard "That Judy is a real gem."? Gemstones take on different hues and characteristics, just like people. Some are bright, some are dark, but they all add some demension to our lives. Take time to appreciate the gems in your life. You don't have to look too hard to find them.
And then there's the diamond dust in our lives. They could be children, siblings, parents, military buddies, friends, or mentors. They sparkle spectacularly, then are gone in an instant.
Be grateful for the diamond dust and do not sorrow when the dust is gone. They were gifts from the universe that not everyone got a chance to enjoy. Feel honored. Don't focus on the brief flicker, focus on the fact that the universe chose you to experience the sparkle.
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