Diamond in the Stone
My Story and Poetry
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Diamond in the Stone “Diamond in the Stone” combines my first Book “A Life Worth Living” written in 2017 available from Amazon. The poetry of “Diamond in the Stone” like my Biographical book is written as a consequence of my life experiences, which were sometimes difficult but inspirational to myself and others. My Poems outline how I awoke, and restored my connection with the natural and Human world via forgiveness, meditation, detachment, non-judgmental love for myself and others. My intention is to inspire and encourage the reader to pursue the journey of seeking the inner “Kingdom” mentioned many times by the master. To a true seeker the promise “all things will be added unto thee” is real! and you will find this hidden jewel as I did! Writing Poetry has been a “revelation” to me in every sense of that word! my pen appeared to write of its own volition! Each time I picked up my pen, I thought of the first word, the rest as they say is “History”! Words came flowing, not just any words, but the correct words summing up and rhyming, like water flowing from a tap! Straight from my heart. Wow! It was then I remembered the Biblical promise “take no thought of the things which I should speak, but it would be given to me in that very hour, the words of which I should speak” (King James Bible. Mathew 10:19) I was and still am truly amazed! Like the reader, I have lived my life seeking to be happy and at peace, but found no lasting happiness or peace in things, places or People. That’s not to say things, people and places have not given me happiness and pleasure, but now my peace and happiness comes from within! My life before my awakened consciousness possessed no true meaning for me. It never made any sense to me, to be born then die!? But always the question of why? has directed me to work among the living and the dying. Being a RGN Nurse. Prison Rehabilitation Counselor and Advisor. Homelessness Hostel worker and experiencing life on the Streets from a young age. I have also had the pleasure of working in several capacities for one of the largest Global Pharmaceutical companies in the world and held Titles which by some would be esteemed. But each opportunity has allowed me to see into the lives, circumstances and dark corners of life not usually seen by the general masses. I believe the joys and struggles of other beings regardless of color or belief systems, gave me the insight that we are all subject to difficulties, experience fleeting happy events, sadness and fears. The common denominator is “the human experience” which is pretty much the same for all of us. Whether in Prisons, Hospitals, Hostels, suffering homelessness death or hardships, we all feel fear sadness love or loss, when we are cut, we bleed, we all respond to one extent or another in the same manner, therefor we are more one than separate!
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Within the pages of this book can be found one man’s incredible journey to find true lasting peace and happiness, the great news is “I found both! Not in things places or people but somewhere we would not think to look. If you will allow me, I will show you, and I promise you “all your dreams can come true!” My Poetry and story are the result of my personal amazing journey and the key to finding your true self happiness and Peace.
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Like the reader, I have lived my life seeking to be happy and at peace, but found no lasting happiness or peace in things, places or People. That’s not to say things, people and places have not given me happiness and pleasure, but now my peace and happiness comes from within! My life before my awakened consciousness possessed no true meaning for me. It never made any sense to me, to be born then die!? But always the question of why? has directed me to work with Homeless /Addicted /Criminals /Mental and Physical sufferers and the dying for over 40 years. I have as a child and young adult experienced emotional / psychological deprivation and abuse, survived homeless slum life, violence, brutal institutions, my experiences have led me to believe two guiding principles i.e. do not judge and always care! I have also had the pleasure of working in more than several Professional capacities, one in the largest Global Pharmaceutical companies in the world, held Titles of which by some would be coveted and esteemed. Developed owned and run a business. Each opportunity has allowed me to see into the lives & circumstances of rich and poor and the darker corners of life not usually seen by the general masses. I believe my life has given me the insight that we are all subject to circumstances, difficulties, experiences happiness sadness and fears. The common denominator is “the human experience” We all respond to one extent or another in the same manner, therefor we are more one than separate! only the circumstances differ.....