Acres of Diamonds
Acres of Diamonds is a 63 page classic that tells multiple tales of a number of farmers from different lands who sell their farms in pursuit riches elsewhere, only to learn that the very land they used to own were ripe with gold, silver, diamonds, or oil. These different men become discontent with their lots in life to the point where they lost out on the riches quite literally under their feet because of their poor mindset. “If only I could be where they are, I could have what they have.” Right? Wrong.
We live in a day where if we don’t watch ourselves we’ll get carried away watching others discover and polish their own acres of diamonds as we grow continually discontented with our own untouched, yet-to-be discovered acreage of brilliant, bountiful riches! We stand to lose out on relationships, experiences, and opportunities, because our minds are busy coveting our neighbours oxen, so to speak (or other covetous things). But the truth is that the only way to discover your own acreage is to show up to your own life and do the hard work. Stop grumbling about your position, start taking ownership, cultivate the skill of wise stewardship, and get active.
Here are 5 ways to start uncovering your very own acres of diamonds:
Slow down, unplug, get quiet, and tune into a new pace and frequency. One that allows you to hear the still small voice at the core of your being.
Limit your time on social media platforms and replace it with personal journaling time.
Take an inventory of your gifts and passions, the opportunity in your immediate surroundings, and your relationships. How do these areas intersect where you are currently planted?
Develop life-giving habits that enable you to live each day to your maximum capacity, starting with food, exercise, and sleep habits.
Review your personal goals on a regular basis, it’ll help you stay in your own lane. By continually reminding yourself of the things you aspire to create and execute in your own life you will be less distracted by others and less tempted to veer off your own path.
Get your hands on the Ultimate Goal Setting Guide here, to help you on your way to discovering your own acres of diamonds!
