Saturday, June 19, 2010
Sodalite in ancient Greece.
A few weeks back I facilitated a creative writer's workshop and brought a particular crystal with me (I placed it in my pocket) that would, hopefully, inspire my spirit throughout the course. The crystal:sodalite. As I am a new seeker of crystals and their folkloric methods, (2 years: off again, on again) I admit, as I carried this particular crystal, on this particular day, I was unaware of its name and true gemstone message. I did, however, remember its keen connection to creativity which is why I was carrying it to begin with.
When I pulled the stone out of my pocket and placed it on the table during the workshop(just out of pure habit), a student asked: "what stone is that?" Although at the time I simply stated my bewilderment of my absentmindedness, I could feel the humility set before me, my plain embarrassment of the lack of knowledge I had on this stone.
When I came home later that night and thought about the strengths and weaknesses of the workshop, I came to my own conclusion that I either need to proceed with my interest of crystals or give it up. There's a certain amount of power and connection to gemstones but if the belief and discipline are not there, to be frank, what's the point? It's a fun hobby, I suppose, but rather pointless and fairly unaffordable if you don't plan on embracing them.
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So, I've rediscovered this little creative stone of mine:sodalite. I realize that its historical significance to ancient Greece must have been what originally inspired me about this crystal. Artists and singers alike carried sodalite as it was believed to promote inspiration and creativity while also providing protection. The dark blue stone with white streaks of calcite is believed to be ideal for spiritual harmony too.
Although I possess several crystals and they lie preciously around the house, and in my car, and sometimes in my starbucks apron, etc...I have once again reminded myself why I was drawn to them over two years ago. They each serve a purpose in my life and instead of ignoring their presence, I must rekindle their purpose. And I'll tell you what happens...
When I pulled the stone out of my pocket and placed it on the table during the workshop(just out of pure habit), a student asked: "what stone is that?" Although at the time I simply stated my bewilderment of my absentmindedness, I could feel the humility set before me, my plain embarrassment of the lack of knowledge I had on this stone.
When I came home later that night and thought about the strengths and weaknesses of the workshop, I came to my own conclusion that I either need to proceed with my interest of crystals or give it up. There's a certain amount of power and connection to gemstones but if the belief and discipline are not there, to be frank, what's the point? It's a fun hobby, I suppose, but rather pointless and fairly unaffordable if you don't plan on embracing them.
:
So, I've rediscovered this little creative stone of mine:sodalite. I realize that its historical significance to ancient Greece must have been what originally inspired me about this crystal. Artists and singers alike carried sodalite as it was believed to promote inspiration and creativity while also providing protection. The dark blue stone with white streaks of calcite is believed to be ideal for spiritual harmony too.
Although I possess several crystals and they lie preciously around the house, and in my car, and sometimes in my starbucks apron, etc...I have once again reminded myself why I was drawn to them over two years ago. They each serve a purpose in my life and instead of ignoring their presence, I must rekindle their purpose. And I'll tell you what happens...
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