For ages, gemstones have been used medicinally. Jade was thought to protect the kidneys, liver, spleen, and heart; beryl to cure eye injuries, and carnelian to purify the blood and relieve menstrual cramps. Yet the properties assigned to gems in the past tended to be general and ambiguous. No more. Today, gemstone therapy has evolved into an art and science, and a sophisticated energy medicine modality.

Gemstone therapy is based on gemstones in spherical form. The primary advantage of spheres over crystals is a sphere’s ability to radiate its energies in all directions. The body’s energy field is able to moderate how much of this energy it wants and can direct the energy where needed. This is impossible with a crystal, which points its energies in only one direction. Furthermore, when a sphere is cut from a crystal, it captures the finest essence of that crystal, leaving the dross behind.

Gemstone therapy began in 1987 when Isabelle Morton researched the missions and essential effects of gemstone spheres by intuitively communicating with the devas, or guardians, of individual healing stones. Back then, gemstone therapy was limited to wearing therapeutic-quality gemstone sphere necklaces to support physical and life issues, plus concerns that involve emotions, memory, and mind. A few techniques for placing necklaces on the body over ailing organs were also taught.

Today, many new applications for therapeutic gemstone necklaces are available, including special techniques for applying them in the aura. Gemstone therapy has also expanded into two more branches: single sphere … Continue Reading ...

From its invention in the early 90’s gin rummy became one of the most played and well liked card games of all time. Playing gin rummy with family and friends turned to be a time for everyone to bond. It’s a little wonder why at these days, our favorite card games stepped a notch higher with internet ads such as Play Gin Rummy Online Free and the likes. Gin rummy can now be enjoyed and played not just with your family members and friends but with online gamers and virtual pals as well.

There are a lot of sites that cater the need of internet users to play games such as gin rummy. To play gin rummy online free and quickly, you only need to search for a good site that doesn’t do any unauthorized solicitations from gamers and a site that will not bring virus to your computer. In general, there are two ways on how a gamer can play gin rummy online free and without hassle; one is through finding online free card game sites and the other one is by downloading trial games from online sites.

The basic rules of the games don’t change even if you play gin rummy online free in the internet. You and your virtual opponent will still use the standard deck of cards. You still need to complete sets or runs to reached gin. The knock option is still available and the drawing and discarding are still the basic elements observed in … Continue Reading ...

Tortoises are one of the most easily found reptiles that can inspire curiosity and fascination in reptile keepers young and old alike. Whether it’s their slow yet determined nature or their built in defense/house that they carry on their backs, tortoises find their way into our homes and hearts. We are going to take a look at the top five tortoises for sale on the market today and some of the reasons why they are there.

The African Spurred Tortoise

African Spurred tortoises also known as sulcate tortoises are one of the most commonly kept pet tortoises. They are one of the mid to large sized tortoise that are easy to keep and rather inexpensive to purchase. Adult males will get to a very impressive size of fifty to eighty pounds and for keepers that have access to an enclosed parcel of land, they can be a very impressive pet to have. They are grassland tortoises so a diet of hay and vegetation along with a mixture of prepared tortoise food will keep them happy and healthy for years.

The Red footed Tortoise

Red foots are one of the most exotic looking mid sizes land tortoises due their name sake red scaled legs and head as well as a nicely colored shell that is normally black and yellow. They are also one of the less expensive tortoises on the market which along with their looks makes them a highly sought after reptile pet. They originate from the northers parts of … Continue Reading ...

There are courses on the Internet that you can download immediately so that you can start to learn how to play piano today. You can get these lessons at a really great price, and yes, they really do teach you how to play the piano. You may be thinking that you need to get private instructions at a music school to really learn how to play, but this is not true. Many people have used these lessons online, and some of them have become experts or professionals. You can use this form of teaching to get amazing results and start playing the piano today.

It really isn’t that hard to play the piano. Once you understand a few basic things such as where some notes are and how to read them on the page you can start playing a very simple song right away. It is encouraging to play a simple song for the first time, and you will feel so proud to be able to play it. You may even find yourself playing it different ways to experience the thrill of playing your first song over and over.

You are probably one of the many that does not have a lot of time on their hands to devote to learning the piano and practicing it. The courses available online understand that most people have limited time, so they have put together very simple instructions that you can follow when you can find the time. These lessons need to be … Continue Reading ...

Teen problems are growing. If you think that being a teen today is the same as it was when you were in their shoes, you are probably mistaken. Now, listen to yourself say how strict and how hard life was when you where young. But, you need to realize that teens today face huge, life threatening decisions just about ever day. What they face has a lot to do with where they grow up. Yet do not be fooled into thinking that your child is safe.

In the normal course of your teen’s day, he or she may face any of these things; one or more of them.

Drugs. Think that drugs are simple like they used to be? They are not. Kids today are not just smoking the easy stuff. They are into crack or other strong and deadly drugs.

Sex. Not only are they exposed to it on the television, but they are encouraged by others. They may be engaging in sexual acts that you have never heard of. They may be doing it unprotected as well. At school, after school, on the car ride home – there are many opportunities you do not realize. Teens get pregnant and have babies.

Violence. Today’s teen problems often revolve around violence. They see friends with guns at school or after school. They witness huge fights. They hear threats. They see anger and deal with it daily.

Depression. With all that they see and do, teens face depression today at an … Continue Reading ...

Self-care is the path to creative expression. By paying closer attention to your self-care, you can have easier access to your creativity, to your muse and to your inner strength and resilience. You’ll also have more energy, more tolerance for others and yourself and more confidence in your work.

Start. Have you been procrastinating about something? Do you need to update your resume so you’re ready for that next audition or show? Edit the last chapter of your book? Call that gallery owner? Learn that new piece? Well, just start. Set your timer for 15 minutes and remind yourself that as soon as it goes off you can stop.

Stop. Today, just for five minutes, STOP. Stop and listen to what your inner muse might be trying to tell you (if it could just get your attention). This process will be easier and more effective if you consciously relax your mind and body first – a few deep breaths might be enough, or a few minutes listening to your favourite relaxing piece of music. If you have the time, try a progressive relaxation exercise where you imagine a ball of light traveling through your body and relaxing each muscle as it passes.

Turn around. Turn around your negative perceptions. When you start beating yourself up for procrastinating, remind yourself that you worked for 15 minutes on that project today! If your inner critic is telling you something else, try this method from my “Performance Readiness” worksheet. Write down everything your … Continue Reading ...