Diamonds or Water
I recently heard that diamonds are more abundant in the universe than water. In fact, studies suggest that “diamond rain may be much more prevalent in the universe than previously thought.” Stable bodies of liquid water, on the other hand, are known to only exist on Earth. For some reason though, we in this planet have come to place more value on diamonds than on life-giving water.
It is so easy to take for granted whatever is in front of me. (And that is not to negate the grave injustices and inequities that deprive our communities of the dignity we deserve. Perhaps, both things can be true at once.) I just sometimes notice myself yearning for diamonds elsewhere. I am sure this impulse is not unique to me. But every time I’m with Pedro, our families, and our communities, I am convinced that we are where we are supposed to be. There’s a lake of tenderness in front of us. May we never overlook the shimmer it offers and the sustenance it provides us day-by-day. (SH)
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