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Susie Mawhinney's avatar

I absolutely agree with Chloe, dear David... you are a magic magnet! But, as stunning as it is, I would never touch that stone... nor now, not at my age...

When I was much younger, living in Ireland and yet more gullible than I am now even - yes, sadly that is possible - I was told by a beautiful always bejewelled, hippy-dippy friend that if I carried a piece of rose quartz in my pocket it would look after all things pertaining to love, that it would help, even, to conceive a child. Indeed these beautiful rosy stones are known for their witchery in conjuring the magic of love. A child though? I wasn't convinced... but I carried a piece in my pocket anyway, just in case, you know. And, magic happened - I conceived a daughter and quickly, her name, you may remember, is Rosie.

After she was born, I misplaced the stone, ten years passed before I was to find it again buried in a piece of floral cotton in a forgotten box, I thought nothing of unwrapping it and placing it in my pocket.

By this time we had moved to France, the house we had fallen in love with was still a half derelict mess and the language a trial before judgement on a daily basis. Yet, no matter the timing, within days of carrying the stone I began to feel the unmistakable waves of nausea which could mean but one thing...

Just saying... I hope you didn't touch that exquisitely beautiful stone, at least not for too long anyway - I was 44 when Seth was born!

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Chloe Hope's avatar

Oh wow…wow. I’ve never before wanted so badly to get on a plane and press my hands and forehead against a thing so much. You’re a magic-magnet, David.

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David E. Perry's avatar

Hello, dear Chloe.

If you know me at all, you'll know how deeply this pleases me,

a moment of wow for a deep-waters friend.

a gift...

Thank you.

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Patricia Crow Herlevi's avatar

I use my stones for healing mostly. I'm an energy-healer. I also find crystals and stones exquisite as I do many aspects of the natural world. The mineral kingdom is very real.

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David E. Perry's avatar

Everything is connected. We have but the faintest clue.

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Patricia Crow Herlevi's avatar

It's a mystery to me. I enjoy the mystery of the natural world. If it was over explained to me, nature would lose its awe.

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Holly Starley's avatar

Gorgeous

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David E. Perry's avatar

Thanks Holly.

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Patricia Crow Herlevi's avatar

That is the grandmother rose quartz to all my pocket stones. I would love to encounter a giant rose quartz in the forest.

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David E. Perry's avatar

It is rather a treat, Patricia.

Pocket stones? For luck? Energetic assistance? Healing?

Follow the Growiser link at the bottom and find out just where you can meet such a 'grandmother.'

Thank you for the kindness of your note.

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Frank's avatar

Your eyes and ears are always open, and so you open ours! Thanks David

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David E. Perry's avatar

Thank you Frank.

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Teri Gelini's avatar

Amazing picture and prose you have written about it in just a short essay. you are truly a gifted writer and photographer. I really love to see your pictures and read your stories. You find beauty in so much and that is something we truly need at this time in America.

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David E. Perry's avatar

🙏 Thank you, Teri. I am most grateful for your generous encouragements.

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Teri Gelini's avatar

Just keep writing and taking amazing photos!😊

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David E. Perry's avatar

Your support and encouragement mean the world to me. Thank you.

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Maria Carlos's avatar

Wow, Wow, Wow! Once again, thank you for sharing the magic.

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David E. Perry's avatar

🙏 Thank you, Maria.

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Danyce Mills's avatar

…and this is the way of magic…🧚🏼‍♀️

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David E. Perry's avatar

🙏

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

I was going to say “surreal,” but that’s not it. Maybe it’s the magic of the real.

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David E. Perry's avatar

🙏. Smiling, Julie.

It's mystical, even in daylight...

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August's avatar

Wow, what a picture. The mountain meadows have a charm all their own. Art imitates life.

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David E. Perry's avatar

🙏. Thank you, August. Your note is a gift.

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