I saw this posted on a site and thought I'd share:
Did you know diamonds are carbon dioxide buried 100 miles into Earth that are then heated to about 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit, squeezed under pressure of 725,000 pounds per square inch, and then quickly rushed towards Earth’s surface to cool. If you think that's rough, once it gets into the hands of people it is then cleaved (the separation of a piece of diamond rough into separate pieces, to be finished as separate gems) or sawed (the use of a diamond saw or laser to cut the diamond rough into separate pieces), bruted (the process whereby two diamonds are set onto spinning axles turning in opposite directions, which are then set to grind against each other to shape each diamond into a round shape), facets are cut, and it is then thoroughly soaked in acid for cleaning. In the end of a rather uncomfortable and difficult process we find a rather spectacular and valuable gem.
Life has a way of putting us through a similar thing, in my opinion. People in our lives can tend to do the same. Big difference (although arguably one can say their are way more than what I am about to propose) is unlike a diamond we have a choice. We can choose to smash and shatter under all that pressure. Or we can yield to the process and choose to come out as gems. Again, in my opinion (which I am absolutely convinced is shared by others in this feed) I think you are rather spectacular and invaluable. The route you chose is rather obvious because you are a rare and beautiful gem.
