Don’t Be Fooled
Every person has an inner beauty, a touch of the divine. Just because you don’t see it at first glance doesn’t mean it isn’t there. Wherever you are and whoever you are, there are treasures right in front of you. Don’t be fooled by appearances.
Consider the geode. Outwardly a geode is just a rock—sometimes a big rock, but a rock nonetheless—and is usually found lying around with other rocks in some desert place. In fact, its name derives from the Greek word geoides, which means earthy. It looks just like the rest of the earth that surrounds it, but to the trained eye, it is no ordinary rock. The gem hunter or geologist knows that inside that rock is a wonder of nature that, when the rock is carefully split open, will take your breath away.
The expert will carefully saw the rock in two to reveal dazzling crystals inside, such as the purple amethyst. He is often not quite sure what he will find, but with eager anticipation he skillfully goes about his job and is rewarded by being the first to see the wonder that lies within.
Will you look for beauty in others today? It might take some careful work to get through the stony surface, but there’s no telling what beauty you will uncover!
Coach Dana
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