No Pressure...

 By: Connie J..., January 13, 2025

...no diamonds". I saw this on a t-shirt, recently. Very profound, don't you think?


The process that coal goes through, to become a diamond is incredible. I mean, yes, in its natural state, coal can be useful.

But, as a diamond - the uses are unlimited.


I believe we all arrive like coal - birth IS an extraction process of a "natural resource" (which, sometimes, is more difficult, than others; accidents happen, people get wounded, or worse.)


LIFE is the "pressure" that processes us into the "diamond" we ALL have the potential to become.


They are real, not all perfect; but are valuable in their natural state, regardless. When made into beautiful jewelry, etc - the limits are endless!!!



Just like us!!! WE HAVE ENDLESS LIMITS, ALSO!!! Who knew??!

It took me a LOOOOOOONG time to learn this - and yes, I do, periodically, question my true value - it's a human thing. Just means it's time for a little reevaluation; then move back into the "traffic of life". It's what we are supposed to do.


Yes, it CAN be traumatic; but it's like the proverbial, "Don't throw the baby out with the bath water." Grab what knowledge you need - your "diamond"; and make NEW jewelry, if you need to!!!

I challenge you to BE that diamond!!!


Thank you, have a good day and be safe... #beaware #growinto2025 ##domesticviolenceiseverywhere #ENDtheSILENCEofVIOLENCE #isityou


everybodyknowsomebody #besafe


***October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please share this post, no matter what month it is, to help get the word out. The Victim has to make the choice - but, "What If..." they read something you sent them, and it just "clicks"?***


*I would love the opportunity to share YOUR ideas in a Blog post. Please send them to Connie J... - beamererin@yahoo.com; or through Ozer email, ozerministries@att.net.

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