Right NOW, there seated as you read this, I invite you to consider that you are a diamond. Actually, I insist that for this breath you believe that you are a diamond. Simply by existing, your life has meaning, worth and richness. Maybe you are even shrouded in the charcoal of life- the shine not seeming so lustrous. Underneath- You are still a diamond. You want to release 10 lbs from your physical body- great! You are still a diamond. You want to meet the right woman when you have more money in the bank. Without the bling, you are still a diamond. You go on a job interview and they want rubies, you are still a diamond. KNOW YOUR WORTH.
When you realize that you are PRECIOUS it will become easier to commit to yourself and to the consistent care of your life. You will realize that some people have not been trained to see diamonds like yourself. Instead you begin to choose to nurture relationships with gemologists- the people who have been trained to see your gifts.
When you realize that you are UNBREAKABLE, you will take risks, fully cognizant that the outcome will not alter your value. When you realize your VALUE, you will feed your body with foods & experiences that will polish your physical experience of life- yoga, dance, a walk in the park.
You will not always feel like a diamond- especially if you watch television. In our culture, there are non natural parameters for what a diamond is- and they are pretty narrow. Rich, young, thin, usually white or light skinned, straight and on and on and on. YOU ARE STILL A DIAMOND.
However many times a diamond gets dropped into the dirt, it can be picked back up and polished. Fall down, get back up, polish and in the words of Pink Floyd "shine on you crazy diamond."
"Know Your Worth" Playlist:
1. "Nothing Can Change This Love" Sam Cooke
2. "Burn One Down" Ben Harper
3. "Young and Beautiful" Lana del Rey
4. "A Woman's Worth" Alicia Keys
5. "All I Want Is You" U2
6. "Kiss" Prince and the Revolution
7. "Diamonds from Sierra Leone" Kanye West featuring Jay Z
8. "Diamonds and Pearls" Prince and the New Power Generation
9. "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" Kendra Morris
10. "By Your Side" Sade
11. "Can't Help Falling In Love" Elvis Presley
12. "Not Even the King" Alicia Keys
13. "Forever" Ben Harper
14. "Don't Stop Believing" Lullabye Baby Ensemble
15. "Jewel Nadi" Deepak Chopra
May you love ferociosly but do not give up your power,
Jahmelia
