Shine Bright like a Diamond!

In the picture above TWO diamonds are shown.  The one on the left is a diamond in its natural state, an uncut diamond.  The second one on the right is a cut, clean, and polished diamond.

We've all heard the phrase "DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH"!  Someone or something that has hidden exceptional characteristics or future potential, but currently lacks the final touches that would make them truly stand out from the crowd.

What's so interesting about diamonds is the fact that on the surface diamonds are quite ordinary at first glance.  The beauty of a diamond is only realized through the cutting and polishing PROCESS.

I believe we all desire to SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND...but we fear the process.  We want the comfort of a polished diamond, but are we willing to be CUT.  

Deep down in all of us is EXCEPTIONAL potential.  The potential to impact a life, to make a difference, to be better, to do more, to create change, to improve relationships, to become healthier, etc...however in order for us to shine bright we must be willing to go through the PROCESS.

We are natural diamonds in their original state, are we willing to go through the PROCESS of being changed?  

Your desire to change must be greater than your desire to stay the same!