Almost every woman at one point in life has visited a jewelry store and found a piece of art that they fell in love with. Shortly after falling in love with the way the light plays off of a diamond, or the way the piece makes you feel you look at the price tag. The price tag is normally determined by the value or worth of a diamond. For some of histories most famous jewelry their worth is outstanding. One ring stands out among all the rest an 18 karat sapphire surrounded by 14 white diamonds. In 1981 when it first rested on Diana Spencer's hand it was worth $65,000 U.S. dollars. That was the starting price for a one of a kind gem fit for a Princess.
I believe that their is a lot to be said about how people perceive value and worth. Single ladies might benefit from viewing themselves as a fine gem. This is not a new or foreign concept "A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies." Proverbs 31:10 We have an epidemic of counterfeit gems in our generation. As I sit and listen to young women speak of love and relationships I am shocked to discover few stop to ponder their worth and value. Most of this can be linked back to an identity crises of not knowing ones value and worth. In order to appraise something it must be inspected thoroughly. As a young woman you should never enter a new relationship or put yourself on the market without knowing your worth. If you go to a jewelry store and want to purchase a one of a kind piece of art your have to be willing and able to pay the value of the gem. The majority of young woman today are like diamonds in the rough. They are clouded with insecurity, lack of direction, confidence, and knowledge of how to negotiate their price.
I encourage everyone male or female to determine your worth. Shake off the dust bit by bit and shine the way you were meant to shine. For some that may look like getting in touch with their dreams and goals, granting forgiveness, letting go of the past, or walking in courage to truly discover who you are and what your worth is. When you are ready to be placed on the market make sure you only accept the love you want. If you have a suitor that can not pay the full value of your worth do not change your price tag and throw a discount on your value. When we truly fall in love with something we want be it a designer handbag or Louboutin shoes we will take the time to save up for our big purchase. Any suitor that is worthy of you will do the same. When you spot the individual that can not pay the price that it takes to be with you stay true to yourself. That individual will either leave the store or come back with the correct amount of funds. Young people allow men and women to operate in their lives when they simply don't belong. If an individual is constantly lying, cheating, taking you for granted, or not giving the kind of love you are seeking than stop negotiations and put yourself back on the market! Do not talk yourself into a deal that you know is not good for you. Wait for the shopper who places great value and worth in their purchase. Only accept the love you want.
I encourage everyone to take the time to figure out and evaluate who you are. If you know who you are then you know what is compatible with your personality and lifestyle. It will allow you to make a confident decision when accepting relationships of all kinds in your life. I finish with this thought some of the most valuable things take time. The funny thing about time is when it is applied to something with character it increases the value of the object. Today that famous ring rests on the hand of a new young woman about to become a Princess. The current approximate value of the famous diamond and sapphire ring is 2.5 million dollars. The saying is true.......some things get better with time.
~Da'Lynn~
