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Dr. Russell Conwell, author of Acres of Diamonds, was an amazing man, with a true sense of purpose and passion.  Though he lived under the radar, his legacy is hard to miss.  Though pulled in many directions, life was a continuous flow for him as he focused on one thing at a time, and truly cared about those he met along the way.  People loved and revered him.  He delivered selfless service with a dedicated persistence that motivated masses and manifested his many visions. Conwell had big visions, held the space for manifestation, and knew that they would.  He had the faith of a mustard seed, and knew that nothing was impossible.     

Conwell enthusiastically and continually invited people to step into their greatness and open to the possibilities.  There was no need to leave home… start where you are planted.  The “acres of diamonds” are awaiting you.  Conwell knew the power of starting where you stand, as you are, and holding fast to the vision, knowing that the vision is already complete in spirit.   Symbolically, his reference to digging in your garden represents going within for your spiritual gifts and inspiration that would lead you to your next idea, vision to serve.  Conwell said greatness consisted of “doing great deeds with little means and the accomplishment of purposes from the private ranks of life”.  He lived service, continually asking himself how he could solve problems that would make life better for the planet.

The totality of this reading about, and by, Conwell resonated with me.  He was in the world to do all the good he could, as I am.  We hold the same values, and work ethic.  He was real and humble as he worked tirelessly, ceaselessly to make the world a better place.  People were programmed for success in his mind and he held high regard for all.  Conwell especially liked to encourage those with little means to better them selves when they held great desire to do so, thus was Temple University born.  He believed in people investing in them selves, liked to help, but not make it too easy to attain desires.

Conwell was a master at discovering true needs and then putting a plan into action to meet them.  He started his ventures small, i.e. his hospitals, based upon need, and with great faith, created the energy and leadership to take people, systems, and situations to a greater good.  He worked from a place of ‘service’, not expecting any thing in return.  He definitely stepped out on faith, and in the eleventh hour, and no sooner, was his needs so oft met. 

Conwell held to spiritual principles and continually called him self and others to evolve and grow.  He held that prosperity was within every one’s reach, and, their duty.  Honestly making money was gospel to him; it is wrong to be poor.  Conwell knew you could do more good with money than without it.  For me, money is equivalent to meeting needs and being a greater philanthropist.

In so many ways, Conwell’s approach to life and business reflect mine.  There were points in the reading that brought tears to my eyes as the Truth jumped out at me and brought back memories of persistence in the face of obstacles, and then overcoming.  At this point as I travel my journey, I continue to hold my vision, the mission I am here to accomplish, in all that I do despite the long hours, and that which would pull me off track.  In all I do, I serve people and seek to empower them into their greatness.  Real estate serves people who need homes, and communities that need to provide a stable life for its inhabitants.  Safe housing and businesses are such a basic need.  Those in the housing distribution channel have needs to be met so that the end housing product can be delivered.  

As I speak publicly, I call individuals and businesses to step into their power, to create anew, to tap their inner wisdom, to use their gifts and talents.  As Conwell was, I too have been called to speak to the masses and have left life works in order to follow the calling.  

The message that Conwell carries is as relevant today as when he lived years ago.  And, it is mine to carry.  It is ours to carry.