Stalled Progress?

[zvonimir]

the If as a diamond in the rough we were laid away in a drawer for years and years, we would be no different than before. But when it is placed against the grindstone by the lapidary the harsh grinding process removes the last atom of the rough coating and brings out the beautiful, luminous gem. Every one of us is a diamond in the rough, and Creator the Great Lapidary, uses the world as a grindstone which rubs off the rough and ugly coating, allowing our spiritual selves to shine forth and become luminous.

felt kinda appropriate in this moment to post it.....

yap right ear ringing ,haven't heard it in some time ....


Let us not waste our time in longing 
For bright but impossible things. 
Let us not sit supinely waiting
For the sprouting of angel wings. 
Let us not scorn to be rush-lights, 
Everyone can't be a star,
But let us fulfill our mission 
By shining just where we are.


There is need of the tiniest candle 
As well as the garish sun;
And the humblest deed is ennobled 
When it is worthily done.
We may never be called on to brighten 
Those darkened regions afar,
So let us fulfill our mission
By shining just where we are.