Two weeks in a row. After watching Apocalypto, I didn't think I would be that impressed with Blood Diamonds, but it turns out that it is an exceptional movie. Not that I was much for diamonds and other ornaments, jewels, expensive watches, etc. to begin with, however, this movie really drove home the fact that anyone who cares to compensate for their shortcomings by wearing jewelry, should at least be cognizant of where that jewelry comes from. Even now 15% of the world diamonds are conflict diamonds.
That reminds me of one of my mentors, Mony, who wisely said that anyone who accessorizes excessively is admitting that they have a vacuum that they are attempting to fill with ornaments. Over the years, I have thought of her statement almost before every meeting. I tend to dress up when I am least prepared for a meeting. If I wear a tie to a meeting, I have essentially cut-off circulation to my brain and am just there to look good and nod my head.
