In its native environment an opal looks like any plain rock with no hint of brilliance or great worth. But after it comes into the sunlight and is polished, it sparkles beautifully in shades of blue, green, red and yellow. Of all gems it most closely resembles the beauty of a rainbow. It is a unique gem.
The rock from which the opal comes took much time to form. To reach its full beauty it has to be carefully shaped and polished. Once it is finished it is a gem of unique beauty. It is worth a great deal. Its beauty delights those who look at it. Jewelers say that the opal is a stone alive with beautiful fire. 
Each person, in my view, is like an opal. DNA tells us that each person is one of a kind, unique. A life once lovingly shaped and polished possesses a unique beauty, and can create a great deal of good, bring much joy and happiness to those that life touches.
For this weekend, here in ten words or fewer is this encouragement for you. This weekend take time to reflect and remember.
Each person, each life is unique, beautiful and priceless.
Books and banter by W.H.Manke 
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