The Pink Diamond Theory: Knowing Your Worth and Finding Peace

I recently listened to this life-changing podcast from Hot and Unbothered about a pink diamond theory, and wow, it completely shifted my perspective. Seriously, it hit me like a ton of bricks.

So here’s the story: A guy finds this super rare pink diamond and gives it to his daughter. He tells her to go around the village and see how much people will buy it for. She starts with the baker and when he asks how much it is, the girl only holds up 2 fingers. The baker looks at it and says, “Oh, only two dollars?” He knows it’s worth more, but because she’s a young girl, he figures he can lowball her. But the girl knows the value of the diamond, so she moves on.

Next, she goes to the antique store. She holds up 2 fingers again when he asks how much it is. The antique store owner goes, “200 dollars? Nah, not even close.” He doesn’t see its true worth and is not even willing to pay that much. So, she leaves again.

Finally, she takes it to a jeweler, and when he sees it, his eyes light up. She holds up 2 fingers again when he asks its price. He says, “2 million dollars? That’s a fair price.” He understands the value of the pink diamond and is ready to do whatever it takes to possess it. The girl didn’t sell the diamond to the people who didn’t recognize its worth. She waited for someone who truly saw it for what it was. And that is the lesson.

You are the pink diamond. You’re going to encounter people who don’t see your worth, and that’s okay. Don’t try to force them to recognize it. Move on and wait for the person who will truly value you.

This reminds me of a journey I’ve been on lately. At the end of 2023, I was craving peace, like needing it. I made these friendship bracelets with Taylor Swift song titles to give my friends during The Era’s Tour movie. For myself, I made one with Peace—my favorite TS song from last year. At first, it was just a song, but it became something deeper. It became a reminder for me to find peace, something I needed at the time. I wore it constantly.

By August this year, I stopped wearing it. I’m not sure why, but I think it’s because I no longer needed it to remind me of peace. My mind feels more peaceful than ever. Like, you could throw anything at me, and I’d just be like, “Okay, cool.” I’ve learned to accept and let go of things because I realize I don’t own anything in this world. Everything is just an experience.

It’s like that Adventure Time scene where Betty tells Simon, “You were a wonderful experience.” and Simon says, “You are everything.”

When I first saw it, I hated that scene. Like, why can’t they change things or pretend and make their own happy ending? But now, I see how deep and beautiful it is. It’s about accepting things as they are, which feels like a very stoic way of thinking.

Soooo, after hearing this pink diamond theory, I decided to buy myself a pink gem ring. It is the perfect symbol for me to remember the lesson of knowing my worth and not settling for anything less than what I deserve. I plan to wear it until I find my “jeweler.” If you’re curious about the other meaningful things I’ve been holding onto lately, check out this blog.