A rock is a rock is a rock
I remember being in grade school and learning the difference between an “animate and inanimate” object. One of the examples my teacher used was a big rock. She pointed out that the rock was “inanimate” because it didn’t move, unless pushed, dropped, thrown, or rolled... In my child’s mind, I interpreted an “inanimate” object as having no movement, soulless, no personality, just a thing. Today, I know and have experienced that the mineral kingdom - rock, crystals, and stones - are very animate! They each have personalities and purpose; as well as energies, histories, and invaluable information, spanning throughout all dimensions and times, to bless and benefit us and “All that IS.”
In the early 1970’s, when I was attending junior high, in sunny, hot, Southern California, “Pet Rocks” were a fad. For $1.00, you could purchase a “Pet Rock”. Anyone who was cool had one! My friends enjoyed showing me how their “Pet Rock” was able to sit; roll over; stay… I found it very clever and giggled at the names and personalities my friend’s “imaginations” would create. I wanted one, but a dollar back then wasn’t happening for me, unless I went without lunch for a week.
After feeling left out long enough, the Filibilly in me (Filipino/Hillbilly) decided to do what I thought was the next best thing, I picked up a rock on the side of the desert road and designated it as my official “Pet Rock”. The stone I picked was not as big as the ones being sold, but it fit in the palm of my hand just right. When held up in the sun, I liked the way it had a little sparkle to it and it fit perfectly in my Levi’s blue jean’s pocket!
I was excited to share my “Pet Rock” with my classmates, but their responses weren’t what I had expected. They cracked up laughing, saying it wasn’t a REAL “Pet Rock”, and all the reasons “why” it wasn’t real… The number one thing they all agreed on was that if it was a REAL “Pet Rock”, I’d have paid $1.00 for it AND it would have come in a box, with instructions. Let me tell you, my mind pondered their opinions for days afterwards. Just because their “Pet Rocks” were bigger, and they paid a dollar to purchase it in a box, didn’t mean mine wasn’t genuine. Didn’t God make all rocks?!!! Besides, my rock looked like theirs, except smaller. A rock is a rock is a rock! Did I throw my “Pet Rock” away? No. I held it closer. I carried it every day. We became friends. It was something I could hold onto during a test, or when I felt insecure and needed a little extra courage. Plus, if need be, I could throw it pretty good to protect myself. Did I share it again with my classmates? Nope.
One day it disappeared. I think it must have gotten lost in the wash and thrown out. It was a sad day.
Over forty-five years later, my temple is filled with all manner of beautiful rocks and stones! I’m blessed with crystal spheres; tumbled stones; chunks of rocks; crystal points; faceted gemstones, et cetera… I have learned and experienced that each one of them has a personality, energy, meaning, purpose, and value. They are NOT inanimate. They are as alive as you and I!
If you ever visit my temple, you’ll find shelves, stands, boxes, and bowls, of crystals everywhere! I love the way they sing when they are together, just as our earth and the universe does!
I have my favorites and preferences, but never cease to be in awe of the many varieties the Universe has created! In truth, they find me, before I discover them. They talk or sing to me. Sometimes they shine and sparkle as if to say, “Here I am Goddess! Pick me up!” When that happens, I pick them up and hold them for a moment. This is called “Attuning”. It’s like holding a friend’s hand to me. They are very clear about whether they want to join my journey or not. If I am attracted to one and pick it up, should it jump out of my hand or otherwise, it’s not for me. When that happens, I thank and acknowledge it, and put it back. In this way, they have taught me to be selective. Just because I’m drawn to it, doesn’t mean the energy or vibration is for me.
When one of my stones feel it’s time to be gifted to another Earth keeper, they let me know. I hear them. Did you know that gifting a crystal or stone to someone amplifies their energies! Isn’t that wonderful?! Any time I gift a stone to someone, I am delighted to share that more flow into my life. It’s Fibonacci. Wherever their journeys take them, I know we continue to be joyfully connected. We are always in touch - one way or another, because we exist in multi-dimensions, in a vast Universe. I am reminded of this by simply looking up at the stars at night.
As a Founding Master Crystologist for A. Melody’s “Love Is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals”, I teach how to utilize the mineral kingdom to facilitate healing on many levels. This has been a very rewarding experience for me and countless others.
I am grateful for what I was taught growing up, but I am constantly learning and discovering many perspectives to truth. For me, the truth is rocks are very “animate”, but one must use their inherent senses, intuition, and imagination, to connect. Isn’t that marvelous?!
Here & now, I’ve been enjoying the process of cleaning and clearing my collection - one at a time, especially during this Covid-19 social distancing/isolation. It’s like a wonderful reunion! I turn up my favorite music; smudge; light a scented candle or two; and totally submerge myself in the exquisite experience. As I hold each one of my beloved mineral friends individually, memories come flowing in like it was yesterday – where I acquired them; what was happening in my life; how I felt; how I utilized it; how it assisted in healing a part of me someone else; and why I’ve kept it... We chant, sing, meditate, and pray together. It’s invaluable to me to pay attention to the sensations and vibrations I feel as they share healing space with me. I love when they allow me to see what they see. Their amplification of energies and a variety of things – light, images, sounds, distance, etc… is truly how I get “Joyfully Stoned.”
Should you come and visit me in my temple, I have a wonderful menagerie of “animate” crystalline friends, who would enjoy bathing you in their healing energies! Perhaps we can share a magical moment or two with them.
To be continued…
Many Blessings,
Mamakeeya