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Romancing the River Stone
March 3rd, 2011 |
Author:
Donna
Marcus OCrotty, my Reiki Master, (now at Crystal Voyage in Tacoma) taught a class on
Healing with Stones. He taught how the stones either bring to you an energy you need, or extract from you an energy that no longer serves you. I fell in love with the stones earthly healing powers. Before that, I liked stones, but it wasnt until his class that I felt a deep connection with them.
Marcus O'Crotty
Romancing the River Stone
I wrote those words again because I love them! There is a story behind the title, but first we must go back in time, to late spring and through the summer of 2010. It was not a fun time. I wanted to crawl into my cave and not come out. That meant, I didnt care to see people at home or at work, or write email, or go out and play. It was as if I was meant to go within into the stillness.
(One of my favorite Bible verses is Be Still and Know I AM God. Psalm 46:10)
What I came to realize, as others called or wrote, was that I was not alone and others were also hibernating in the middle of summer. Even now, I do not believe we had a summer in 2010. I missed it completely.
But I digress; back to the story.
One night in late May, I felt one of my river stones calling to me. In my mind, I clearly saw an image of the exact stone that was trying to get my attention. My river stones are in baskets downstairs, so I went downstairs to find the stone that called. The one I was looking for was right on top of the first basket I went to. This dark stone is about 8 around, and smoothed perfectly by the rushing waters of the White River.
That night, I brought this stone to bed with me. Stan didnt blink an eye.
(I can do some of the strangest things and his love never wavers. Ever.) The energy of this stone was soothing and supportive.
Over the next couple of weeks, I continued to sleep with my stone. I even picked out a stone for Stan to sleep with but the next morning I saw it on the floor. He told me it was hogging the bed. Apparently, in his mind, there isnt room for two soulmates, one Lexi-girl, and two river stones in the same bed.
Donna's Dark Stone & Stan's Stone
Through email, I told a few friends about how I was cuddling with my stone every night. Soon others were writing that they brought their stones to bed with them as well. There was a group of us all adults sleeping with stones.
I ended up sleeping with my river stone for over three months and then no longer felt called to do so. Its work was done.
So that is the story behind the title
Romancing the River Stone
get it? Sometimes, I find myself just too funny!
Stones & Crystals
Many believe in the supernatural properties of stones and crystals including their ability to bring peace, wellness, insight, protection, and connection to higher realms of consciousness. Stones and crystals are beautiful healing treasures from our natural world.
If you feel unsettled, drained, unsupported, or sad, go outside and find a stone that draws your attention. If the stone feels right to you, gather it into your hands, hold it against your heart, and close your eyes. Breathe deep and
Let Go and Let God. Allow the spirit of the stone to connect to the grace and heartbeat of Mother Earth.
There are also other ways to connect with the energy of stones. Carry one in your pocket and touch it often. Sleep with your stone and pay attention to your dreams. If you have been hurt emotionally, place a stone on your heart and allow it to do its magic. If you have a headache, lie down on your back and place a stone beneath your neck.
If you use your river stone a lot, like I did last summer, it does become tired and needs a short vacation. When you feel your stone needs a break, take it outside and place it on the grass to recharge. The sun, moon, stars, rain, flowers, and trees, all infuse light into the stone. When you bring it back into the house, you will feel a difference. The stone is ready to offer its healing energy again.
If you arent feeling well for any reason (mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually) cuddle with a stone and let Mother Earth cradle you with her love.
Pet Rock Fun
The Pet Rock
In April 1975, Gary Dahl was in a bar listening to his friends complain about their pets. This gave him the idea for the perfect pet: a rock. A rock would not need to be fed, walked, bathed, groomed and would not die, become sick, or be disobedient. He said they were to be the perfect pets, and joked about it with his friends. However, he eventually took the idea seriously, and went home and drafted an instruction manual for a pet rock. It was full of puns, gags and plays on words that referred to the rock as an actual pet.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pet_Rock
When I was reading about Pet Rocks, I saw an article that said that when Gary told his friends his idea for Pet Rocks, they thought he was stoned. HA!
"Boo!"
I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station,
through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in.
George Washington Carver
Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Everybody needs beauty as well as bread,
places to play in and pray in, where nature
may heal and give strength to body and soul.
John Muir
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