Ep. 39 - Guided by Mysticism: An Ancient Sage Unveils the Sensual Bond Between Women and Diamonds

In the last episode, I explored the question of why diamonds hold such a special place in the hearts of women. In today's episode I'm venturing into the world of mysticism surrounding diamonds. This exploration is based on a passage from a book written over 140 years ago—a book that still holds relevance and wisdom today.

I'll be reading a section that caught my eye from a book called "Acres of Diamonds" by Reverend Russell Conwell, a remarkable individual who not only wrote inspiring works but also founded Temple University.  Side note: the book isn't about diamonds per se,  it's more about valuable life lessons that resonate with the past and the present.  I highly recommend it.

As the story goes, Reverend Conwell and his entourage were traveling the Tigris River with the help of a storytelling guide who tells them the story of how diamonds came to be, and why women and diamonds have a "liking for one another."  

He said that the world was once a fog, a scientific fact that he intertwines with a mystical tale. He describes how the almighty intervened by thrusting a finger into the fog and gradually transforming it into a solid ball of fire. This fiery sphere rolled through the universe, cooling its outer and inner layers, giving birth to the mountains, hills, and valleys of our planet.

The Guide moves beyond scientific explanations, suggesting that diamonds were formed in the process. While the scientific accuracy might be questionable, the poetic nature of the story adds a layer of wonder to the creation of diamonds. (Contrasting with clinical explanations that often depict diamonds as mere rocks.)

The Guide's tale infuses diamonds with a deeper significance. It's a tale that invites us to see beyond the surface and embrace the mystery.

He then explores the allegorical connection between diamonds and women's liking for them. He says diamonds are the highest form of mineral creation, and women are the  highest form in animal creation. This connection between diamonds and women is rooted in this allegory, and explains their affinity for each other. (I love that.)

There is fantasy woven into the story to be sure, but there's also something alluring about embracing the mysticism and dreamlike visions they bring to the table. I think that's what diamonds are all about in the end, and it's in large part why we're willing (sometimes begrudgingly) to exchange so much money for such a small thing.