Diamond

I cannot hear the word diamond without thinking of the song “Diamond in the Rough”. It is an old John Prine tune that has meant a lot to me over the years. The gist of the song reminds me that we are just a work in progress, and as we go through life's experiences we are polished a little more, then a little more.

Some people reach a certain stage of their life and it seems they start coasting. Many, many are way too young, but through drugs, or a lost love, or through a perceived slight, they just quit trying. Others, after going through too many trials & tribulations just hunker down and stay in “protection” mode. Still others, having reached a plateau where they are content, are happy to stay where they are.

In this game we call life, I believe we should never quit. We must always strive to master new things. We must challenge ourselves to reach to new heights. We must always polish on that ol' diamond!