Diamonds

The parable of the diamond and the hole emphasizes the importance of understanding the origins of wealth and the impact of unchecked greed on society.

Format: Hardback
Length: 36 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2020
Publisher: Murdoch Books

Mama, if I were to dig a hole in our garden, would I find a diamond?

No, darling, there are no diamonds here. Where are diamonds, then? Oh, in other countries. In Africa, for example, there are many diamonds. But we don't have them here. Why? Because the people who own the diamonds in Africa are very rich and powerful. They use their money and power to keep the diamonds from getting into the hands of people like us. They don't want us to have the same things they have. So, they use their influence to make sure that the diamonds stay in Africa and that we don't have access to them.

This parable is a powerful reminder of the ways in which the desire for endless riches can perpetuate chains of inequality and corruption. It shows us that the people who have the most resources and power are often the ones who are able to keep those resources and power away from others. It also shows us that we need to be aware of the ways in which our desires for material possessions can impact the lives of others around us.

We need to be conscious of the fact that our actions can have a positive or negative impact on the world around us. We need to work to create a more equitable and just society, where everyone has access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. This means that we need to be willing to work hard and to make sacrifices for the greater good. It also means that we need to be aware of the ways in which our desires for material possessions can be harmful to ourselves and to others.

We need to be mindful of the fact that material possessions are not the only source of happiness and fulfillment in life. We need to work to cultivate relationships, pursue our passions, and find meaning and purpose in our lives. This means that we need to be willing to take risks and to be open to new experiences. It also means that we need to be willing to help others and to give back to our community.

In conclusion, this parable is a powerful reminder of the ways in which the desire for endless riches can perpetuate chains of inequality and corruption. It shows us that we need to be aware of the ways in which our desires for material possessions can impact the lives of others around us. It also shows us that we need to be conscious of the ways in which our actions can have a positive or negative impact on the world around us. We need to work to create a more equitable and just society, where everyone has access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. This means that we need to be willing to work hard and to make sacrifices for the greater good. It also means that we need to be mindful of the ways in which our desires for material possessions can be harmful to ourselves and to others. We need to be willing to cultivate relationships, pursue our passions, and find meaning and purpose in our lives. This means that we need to be willing to take risks and to be open to new experiences. It also means that we need to be willing to help others and to give back to our community.

Weight: 512g
Dimension: 211 x 301 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911631910