Diamond Life!

"Life is a grindstone, and whether it grinds a man down or polishes him up depend on the stuff he's made of."

~Josh Billings

Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011)
*Pic Courtesy of fact-achive.com

I often plan my motivational messages for you guys a day or more in advance.  While planning for today’s message, I was prepared to write about living a diamond life.  As equally ironic as it is sad, today the world lost the legendary Elizabeth Taylor.  If you are not familiar with this iconic figure, I suggest you do your research to learn more about this phenomenally talented, charitable and effervescent woman.  Aside from her glamour, style and grace she exhibited the characteristics of a “diamond life”.  Her craft, her relationships, her giving spirit, her ability to fight for her life and her resilient spirit against the naysayers of the world are the same facets we should all develop.  Today’s challenge is to review how life is grinding you and finding exactly what position you need to take to become “polished”.

Elizabeth Taylor’s life in many areas is blueprint worthy.  Take a few tips to develop your inner diamond.  Your gifts and talents are part of your unique purpose.  If you are not utilizing them to the utmost of your ability, you are missing the chance to illuminate the world with your greatness.  When it comes to relationships, we often waste precious time with people who will never bring out the best in us.  If you have to let go of some people, you are only making room for better.  Elizabeth Taylor knew this better than anyone did!  When you start to feel that you cannot go on due to life grinding you up or people tearing you down, rediscover what you have to live for.  We all have someone or something that keeps us going.  Find yours today!  Once you have prioritized your life, abilities and relationships, do not forget to give back to others.  It does not always have to be monetary; your time is more than enough.  

You do not have to be a celebrity to live the “diamond life” I have talked about today!  We are all diamonds in our own right within different stages of our development.  Those with the most facets are those with the most shine!  Consider what your “facets” consist of and keep moving so that life can continue to polish you.  I have said it before and I will say it again…

Until next time my loves!

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