Daily Carat 9
DEAR DIAMOND Cry when you need to, laugh when life is sweet, but mine the Diamond in both experiences. It may be immediately, but most of life’s lessons take a while to be discerned and understood. Whatever the process, despite the length of the period that it takes, somewhere along the way, the richness […]
Daily Carat 9
DEAR DIAMOND Did you know that the more cuts a diamond has, the more light it reflects? The more life experiences we have, both the good and the bad, the more we can be transformed into a better, shinier version of ourselves. That is, if we are mindful of this fact, and willing to […]
Daily Carat 8
DEAR DIAMOND Are you just letting life happen to you, unmindful of the lessons you can draw out of every experience? Are memorable moments passing by, without being enjoyed, just because you are too focused on the discomforts of the journey? Are you letting fear paralyze and rob you from taking steps forward, because […]
Daily Carat 7
DEAR DIAMOND “Nothing in life has happened TO you. It happened FOR you. Every disappointment. Every wrong. Even every closed door has helped make you into who you are.” Joel Osteen So please, my Dear: Look at your mistakes as lessons. Use the stumbling blocks as stepping stones. Let your hurts be for your […]
Daily Carat 6
DEAR DIAMOND If you were to analyze your life up until now… would you say you are living the life you dreamed of? Is your life as sunny, bright and rosy as we all would prefer? Well, I’m sure it’s not. If you could choose, so much of what you’ve been through, the challenges, detours, […]
Daily Carat 4
DEAR DIAMOND Personal development, in whatever area of your life, helps to boost your self-esteem. Let’s be honest: getting better feels good! Working towards something, growing, evolving, climbing to greater heights broadens our mindset regarding ourselves. And even though we may stumble along the journey (oh yes we will), we should still feel good because we […]
Daily Carat 4
DEAR DIAMOND Every day we have the privilege to continue the journey towards self-improvement. There is no top to reach. No one can claim perfection. There is always room for improvement, always another area to master, and higher heights to achieve. The journey may be laborious and difficult. However, rest assured that “[you] have the […]
Daily Carat 3
DEAR DIAMOND We’re all on a journey… the journey of life. It has its steep ups and scary downs, precipices, narrowness, but also oases where you can rest, catch your breath, and enjoy sweet moments. Nonetheless, one thing is certain: every inch of the journey is meant to mine the Diamond that you are! So […]
Daily Carat 2
DEAR DIAMOND Each season of your life requires a different “you”. So, be reminded that “Improvement begins with I.” Arnold Glasow And that “All you can change is yourself, but sometimes that changes everything.” Gary W. Goldstein No matter the situation, be it through the tears, or while catching your breath in between laughter, or after you recover […]
Daily Carat 1
DEAR DIAMOND May you strife for a heart that is flawless in CLARITY May you actively pursue growth in every situation, adding thus to you CARAT weight May you choose to beautify the world with your unique COLOR And may you reflect much light as a result of your life CUTS Simply put: May […]