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May 10, 2006
Smooth Stones
I was thinking about how alluring stones are to me. I especially love the smooth river stones. I always pick one up if I see it, and I have to hold myself back when I see a large group of them being used in some sort of landscaping. However, if one gets knocked off the pile and has somehow managed to roll away from the others, I see my chance... as if it’s OK this way. I always make the decision based on the individual circumstance.... and occasionally, I find it justifiable to take one.
Today I found a cornucopia of stones.... in a spiritual healing store across town. I had another purpose for going to this place. I found a book for a friend who will be celebrating her birthday soon.
I lost track of time as I gazed at the shapes and colors, often feeling their smoothness, which is always a pleasant sensation for me. They all have a story... some sort of ability to awaken, renew, restore or heal something within us. There was indeed some sort of printed material placed near each container of stones to describe the energies held within them.
I walked away with a $3 half sand, half brown colored stone the shape of a perfect and very small egg. This is called a Shiva Lingam. It seems these stones are much revered as their shape represents male energy (knowledge) and the markings represent female energy (wisdom). I was pretty sure that I could use more of both these attributes. Mainly, I am happy to hold it in my hand for a little while, just gazing at it and smiling. It is so reassuring.
Posted by kay at May 10, 2006 10:58 PM