Within the darkest recesses there is a vast multitude seeking expression—rising with each multitude a little higher.
Rubies, who gather to themselves the fading glory of the sun, secretly desire the millions of rays which the diamond has secured,—while Sapphires, holding the blue winged lights of the moon,—seek in vain to acquire the rustling of trees and grasses, the running of water,—within their form.
Insensate?
Round and round the spiral they travel,—ever spurred, by the force lying within each and every one, to be more than they are and to express All!
I recall my youth, in fancy, as so many jewels tied to dark recesses while aspiring;—The desire to voice the Rubies of Multitudes, in Dislike and Hatred—reveling in the Emeralds of wealth, and desire for honors—while ever knocking at my door was the Sapphire, laden with gifts of Aspiration.
In vain the Diamond beckoned,—in vain sought to convince me that within that recess was all I desired—that there was to be found, mingled together All as One.
The Multitudes hurry past, unconscious that in their path lies the Diamond. Hurrying, scurrying, they push and jostle in a vain endeavor to amass Rubies, Emeralds and Sapphires, little realizing that in their own door yard lies the most priceless jewel of all:
The Diamond of Love.
I was of the Multitude:—
Reason said:
“Seek Emeralds. What matter if you borrow Rubies of Hatred to gain! Seek Emeralds!”
Mind said:
“What are Emeralds? It is Sapphires you desire. Sapphires—which lead you by a radiant path to the sky—to starry realms—to lands where Inspiration dwells.
“Seek!
“Seek Sapphires!”
Spirit said:
“You are wrong. It is none of these you desire. Seek the Diamond. Search for it high and low. Do not be beguiled by colors which lure. Seek the purest of all.
“Seek!
“Search for Diamonds!”
Alas! the colors of the rainbow caught me and I bathed in its rays.
Now I go seeking! Seeking everywhere—Diamonds—only Diamonds.