I’m always looking for meaning in the madness of life. Today, during a meditative journey, I was given a parable about the rock tumbler of life. It shifted my perspective on the meaning of life and why things happen the way they do in mortality. We’ve been reading the Old Testament – specifically the stories…
Our bodies store emotions, tension, and stress. Whenever I have pain or a problem in my body (such as jaw pain or tooth pain), I look for the root emotions or experiences behind it. This process may or may not completely solve the physical pain, but at least I know I’m addressing what it’s asking…
When I was at the Athens Gem and Mineral Show in March, an unusual stone caught my eye. It felt as if it literally called out to me to examine it. I’d never seen anything like it. Normally, I’m not drawn to blackish stones. I tend to like vibrant colors, but there was something special…
Do you feel like you aren’t creative? Or maybe you feel like you are creative, but your creativity is only channeled in a few directions? For years, as either a primary or sole support of a large family, I funneled my creativity through the filter of “can it be monetized?” If I could justify my…
Malachite is a green gemstone found in copper mines. Let’s explore malachite crystal symbolism and properties. The piece we purchased at the Tucson Gem Show is from the Congo. I’d heard that malachite crystal supports transformation. I also could tell by the vibrant green that it would be connected with the heart chakra since green…
