In Hawaii, the Kilauea volcano is currently spewing lava which has now reached into the ocean for the first time since 2013. Around the world, there is a lot of unsettling energy. I firmly believe that the more light of higher human consciousness increases, the more we see a reaction from the other side.

If you are feeling energetically overwhelmed by recent events, Sonia Choquette put out a nice video this week that I found via spirit library and found to be very helpful.

http://spiritlibrary.com/videos/sonia-choquette/message-from-sonia-choquette-july-2015

For me, I am finding peace in the flowering presence of my Hibiscus.

Hibiscus flowers open in the morning and last one day. By evening they are closed back up and the next morning you will find they have fallen off the tree. They are truly ephemeral- short lived, but glorious in that short life. It was a fleeting promise of hope.

Have a cup of tea and enjoy the read.

Here is the full pdf for this month’s news letter.

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Rock Star of the Month- Basalt

Also, known as Lava Stone, Basalt is an igneous rock formed from cooled magma after a volcanic eruption. Being volcanic in origin, it is a stone that evokes the element of fire. For those who feel indecisive or lack direction and clarity, it can stoke the fire in the belly to fuel one’s passion.

Usually, it is found in the ocean. Polynesian islands, like those in Hawaii have formed out of the ocean on layers of built up lava. Likewise, Basalt has an earthy grounding effect. It is, after all, the foundation formed from the basement of our planet.

Basalt is generally black and porous, but some other tones do exist that are coloured by various minerals. The pores come from the gas bubbles that pop after exiting the volcanic crater. Obsidian is also a volcanic rock formed from lava spilling into the ocean and cooling so rapidly that crystals do not have time to form. It is more glassy and glossy than Basalt. Since there are no gas bubbles, it is a smooth stone. Other oceanic vulcanite stones include Rhyolite and Ocean Jasper (a personal favorite of mine).

It is considered disrespectful to remove lava rock or even the sand from Hawaii. Many believe they are cursed by the fire goddess Pele for doing so and island post offices get many returned rocks from apologetic visitors after experiencing a string of bad luck. There is something to be said for not disturbing the elemental energy of an environment one visits. So, curse, or not, I would suggest it is good manners (and good karma) to not take what is not yours when you are a guest there or anywhere else.

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Note: vibrational healing therapies, including the use of plant essences and crystals, are not intended as substitutions for proper medical treatment, but as complementary holistic supports for conscious living.