Some Words of Introduction

Stones

Since early childhood I have had an affinity for stones of all types. Here, within the realm of adulthood, my love of stones has blossomed to include studies of the various energetic attributes of assorted crystals, gems and minerals and the effects they can have on our well-being, our relationships, our lives.
Several of my closest and dearest friends also relate significantly to our earthy chunks of beauty. I think we agree that their influence is signicicant enough for further exploration, study and practice.
From 'worry stones' in your pocket to hot stone massage, salt scrubs and mud baths to the jewels on the breastplate of Moses and his brother Aaron, and the crowns of European royalty, the rings, pins, bracelets, pendants and baubles bedecking so many of us today, we humans have for milennia made the earth element an important and beneficial part of our lives.

Herbs

So too, and even more biologically imperative is our relationship with herbs. The importance of herbs surpasses their ability to season our food. The health benefits of herbs constitute the first and foremost vitamin supplements of mankind and are often used thusly to this day.
Within this blog we shall examine various stones and assorted herbs and discuss some of their properties.

ETC.

This forum will not stop with these two topics. we will look at how they can relate and work together toward achieving a desired result. Also we will include information on essential oils, Angels, and just about anything else that comes up and seems appropriate. Reader input is welcomed and encouraged.

Friday, July 1, 2011

Trees, Oxygen and Leaves

Today I watched a video by NextWorld.com. I really enjoy some of their videos.
The brief one I enjoyed (see link)this morning answered, in a way, a question I have pondered since my early childhood.
This is what I learned:
On an average Oak Tree, there is about four (4) acres of leaf surface area. This means that each tree has four acres of oxygen-producing photosynthesis activity happening each year.
You may recall from your science class in school, that green plants suck up carbon dioxide (CO2) and give off life-giving oxygen (O2). So think about all the trees in your yard or in your nearby park. Think about how they work for you from sun-up to sun-down, providing you with fresh oxygen and cleaning the CO2 from the air.
Go out and hug a tree and give it your love and gratitude. Then go out and plant some more trees.
Many precious trees have been burning down this summer and putting out much CO2 as they die their firey deaths. Let us each vow to plant at least one new tree for every member of our family this year and every year thereafter. This is something we can all do to help our planet and ourselves.
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