Gems of different types
Mar. 5th, 2004 09:40 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
lsdiamondI took +Kyle out to school this morning, because we thought there was an event tonight. (It's not 'til next week. :P) On the ride, we were talking about gemstones. When we went out last night, I stopped to look at some blue topaz jewelry. It's such a beautiful stone; my favorite one, especially when set in silver.
This morning, he asked, "So...blue topaz is your favorite, huh?"
"Yeah. Everyone is all about diamonds, but I like the color of topaz."
"Well, diamonds have colors too, when they're broken." I didn't think, until just now, what other meaning that could have.
"True, but there are rarer, more beautiful stones. The real value of a diamond is in its strength." As soon as I said that, I realized something. As long as I can remember, I've held to the diamond as my symbol. My nickname...LSDiamond...granted, it was my favorite song at the time...but later it became LSD...and Diamond...and just D.
Why did I choose it? Because they are strong. Something I am not, at least not on my own. It was a symbol from which I could draw, if not power, then perhaps comfort at least. How much like Magick that sounds, but I don't believe there's anything wrong with identifying oneself through objects or symbols...not if your faith is guided by the Truth, and not those mere things. As long as they do not become idols.
My surrogate big brother, and one of my most beloved of friends, Brian, wrote me today. He's always got some nugget of wisdom, but today he asked a question.
I'm thinking about it. What really makes me special? Why are people drawn to me? This is hard....I don't really know. But since he asked what I think, that's all I can give. Comments off this post, since I don't need a swelled head. ^_~
I shine. Or, rather, I think that Jesus uses me as a light to others. I don't often let Him work with me as well as I ought, but I think He works well with what I give Him.
I'm a pretty good listener. I may not always have the right thing to say, but my arms are ever open to those who need a hug...my shoulder ready for those who need a cry.
Despite the negativity I've displayed for quite some time, I am generally an upbeat person who smiles and obviously enjoys life. People like people like that. I'm friendly and open to people. Even when I'm having a bad day, I strive to be an optimist.
I'm creative, and a little eccentric, I like to think. I have many interests, and a few good stories. I can usually make people laugh, whether at me or with me.
I'm kinda cute. ^_~
I try to offer my help at all times. If you need me, and I am able-bodied and minded, I will be there for you.
I'm intelligent, but I really try not to beat people over the head with it, because people who do that annoy me. ^_^ I'm fairly well-read, and have a sizeable (though not large enough!) vocabulary.
I'm generally not loud and obnoxious. Every so often (particularly in certain company), I'll get 'on' about something, but for the most part, I am on an even keel.
I'm an individual. I don't follow "the norm", in general. This threatens some people; others embrace me for it. In some ways, I don't care what people think of me. In others, I care very much, but try not to let it rule me.
Maybe I'll think of some more, but I think this fulfills the assignment pretty well.
March 4, 10:40 PM
This morning, he asked, "So...blue topaz is your favorite, huh?"
"Yeah. Everyone is all about diamonds, but I like the color of topaz."
"Well, diamonds have colors too, when they're broken." I didn't think, until just now, what other meaning that could have.
"True, but there are rarer, more beautiful stones. The real value of a diamond is in its strength." As soon as I said that, I realized something. As long as I can remember, I've held to the diamond as my symbol. My nickname...LSDiamond...granted, it was my favorite song at the time...but later it became LSD...and Diamond...and just D.
Why did I choose it? Because they are strong. Something I am not, at least not on my own. It was a symbol from which I could draw, if not power, then perhaps comfort at least. How much like Magick that sounds, but I don't believe there's anything wrong with identifying oneself through objects or symbols...not if your faith is guided by the Truth, and not those mere things. As long as they do not become idols.
My surrogate big brother, and one of my most beloved of friends, Brian, wrote me today. He's always got some nugget of wisdom, but today he asked a question.
I only have one question for you: you're pretty good at pointing things out that are wrong with you...so can you please tell me what things are *right* with you? What are things about you that you are proud of and what are things that people should know about you that make you unique, worthy and special? I don't want to list those myself, or list what you think +Kyle or your friends think; I want to know what you think those qualities are.
I'm thinking about it. What really makes me special? Why are people drawn to me? This is hard....I don't really know. But since he asked what I think, that's all I can give. Comments off this post, since I don't need a swelled head. ^_~
I shine. Or, rather, I think that Jesus uses me as a light to others. I don't often let Him work with me as well as I ought, but I think He works well with what I give Him.
I'm a pretty good listener. I may not always have the right thing to say, but my arms are ever open to those who need a hug...my shoulder ready for those who need a cry.
Despite the negativity I've displayed for quite some time, I am generally an upbeat person who smiles and obviously enjoys life. People like people like that. I'm friendly and open to people. Even when I'm having a bad day, I strive to be an optimist.
I'm creative, and a little eccentric, I like to think. I have many interests, and a few good stories. I can usually make people laugh, whether at me or with me.
I'm kinda cute. ^_~
I try to offer my help at all times. If you need me, and I am able-bodied and minded, I will be there for you.
I'm intelligent, but I really try not to beat people over the head with it, because people who do that annoy me. ^_^ I'm fairly well-read, and have a sizeable (though not large enough!) vocabulary.
I'm generally not loud and obnoxious. Every so often (particularly in certain company), I'll get 'on' about something, but for the most part, I am on an even keel.
I'm an individual. I don't follow "the norm", in general. This threatens some people; others embrace me for it. In some ways, I don't care what people think of me. In others, I care very much, but try not to let it rule me.
Maybe I'll think of some more, but I think this fulfills the assignment pretty well.
March 4, 10:40 PM
