Thursday, January 24, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Joseph Campbell Quote
A friend sent this to me a couple of weeks ago:
We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.
Please add a comment if this speaks to you.
We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.
Please add a comment if this speaks to you.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
The Morning After
Well, we're even beyond morning, now, but I'm not changing it! I was up so late last night due to Etsy forums... but so many folks visited my blog and that was so nice. Got some good help and advice... I have found etsians to be so generous with their help and support. The thing is, as great as it was, I don't want to spend so much time on the computer! I'm going to have to learn to use my time better.
This is a custom piece that I did around Christmastime for a very dear customer. Awesome piece of lapis! I am so addicted to putting borders on my photos...
Saturday, January 19, 2008
How to Know if it's Right For You, Part 1
Buying jewelry on the internet is a fairly risky process - you can't pick it up or hold it, you don't know if the colors are accurate, and there's no trying anything on. How can you trust that it's well made? And beyond the practical, is the metaphysical - if you're shopping for spiritually oriented jewelry, how do you know if it's really right for you?
Whatever level we're talking about, instinct/intuition is your best friend. On the physical level, you really can't know for sure - you have to depend on photographs and feedback. Here's my ebay seller feedback.
The metaphysical or spiritual level is a bit more challenging. We want to get the exact right piece, the most powerful, the one that's going to single-handedly and instantaneously going to change our lives, right? Sure, I used to be that way! I'd buy crystal after crystal, hoping for the magic one... I love 'em all, but the truth that I finally learned is that what I deep down love about them is what they hold of me inside them. What? You know, how you have everything you possibly need to grow and evolve already within you? The crystal helps by focusing a particular kind of energy; lots of times, it's energy that we don't believe that we really have but we sure do want. But we do have this energy-- we are just not ready to own it. When we are attracted to a stone, we are resonating with it because we also carry that energy. Our unconscious mind recognizes it and gives us all kinds of signals to prompt us to get it. When we do get it, a partnership can be developed: with your conscious intention and focus, the energies work together (yours and the crystal's) to support your inner work. Stones can be amazing and powerful tools, but -- they absolutely need your love, respect, and commitment to growth.
Whatever level we're talking about, instinct/intuition is your best friend. On the physical level, you really can't know for sure - you have to depend on photographs and feedback. Here's my ebay seller feedback.
The metaphysical or spiritual level is a bit more challenging. We want to get the exact right piece, the most powerful, the one that's going to single-handedly and instantaneously going to change our lives, right? Sure, I used to be that way! I'd buy crystal after crystal, hoping for the magic one... I love 'em all, but the truth that I finally learned is that what I deep down love about them is what they hold of me inside them. What? You know, how you have everything you possibly need to grow and evolve already within you? The crystal helps by focusing a particular kind of energy; lots of times, it's energy that we don't believe that we really have but we sure do want. But we do have this energy-- we are just not ready to own it. When we are attracted to a stone, we are resonating with it because we also carry that energy. Our unconscious mind recognizes it and gives us all kinds of signals to prompt us to get it. When we do get it, a partnership can be developed: with your conscious intention and focus, the energies work together (yours and the crystal's) to support your inner work. Stones can be amazing and powerful tools, but -- they absolutely need your love, respect, and commitment to growth.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
First Etsy SNS
I haven't posted in a while because I just haven't had any visitors... but, now that I've just announced a SNS (15% off all store inventory at etsy), I'm hoping someone may stop by.
Please feel free to email or convo through etsy with any questions. Have a delightful weekend!
Please feel free to email or convo through etsy with any questions. Have a delightful weekend!
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Drat, it didn't sell!
Ok, that means everyone gets another chance on it - I just relisted it on ebay. I wasn't going to... but I'm feeling lucky, I guess. Two customers from the old ebay days just bid on the same piece - so, so nice to hear from them again after my long absence there.
You know, it's really, really weird to do this, because it's like talking out loud to yourself in public. There are a few people checking me out here, but not crowds. And I don't know who you are... please say hello!
Had a busy but wonderful day - and tomorrow I plant our Christmas tree. Our cat of 12 years, Midnight Moon, passed in December; we are going to plant this tree on top of him in the yard. We love you and miss you, Moonie Moon.
Shadu and Moonie
You know, it's really, really weird to do this, because it's like talking out loud to yourself in public. There are a few people checking me out here, but not crowds. And I don't know who you are... please say hello!
Had a busy but wonderful day - and tomorrow I plant our Christmas tree. Our cat of 12 years, Midnight Moon, passed in December; we are going to plant this tree on top of him in the yard. We love you and miss you, Moonie Moon.
Shadu and Moonie
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Pendant on ebay I love...
Here's one of my favorite pieces that I've made; it's on ebay right now. Here's a link to the page: http://tinyurl.com/2jrczl. Fantastic crystal and fashioned a bit differently; also an affirmation piece. Green tourmaline, mixed color tourmaline, pink tourmaline, and of course, the quartz crystal.
This photo does not capture how amazing the crystal is... but it does give you a view of the whole piece.
Hello, it's Sunday
I know it's a weird thought... but just had to say it. I'm in and out of the studio today, and trying to catch up with my house and laundry (boo). More listings on both etsy and ebay tonight, if all goes well.
Love!
Love!
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Maiden Blog Post
Hello and Happy New Year! I have to say that this is such a weird thing for me... In spite of being a Leo, I shun the spotlight and like to hide in the shadows. But shadows are not a good place to see the beauty of stones as they try to find their way to new homes and new keepers: they need light. So here we are. Promotion is the hard part of this job, but that's ok because the making is pure bliss. Balance is good!
In this acting-brave-but-feeling-terrified moment, I'm thinking of my beloved LBBeings, my Learning Field embodied (http://www.aloveoflearning.org/trainings-leading.php). I'm thinking of the exercise you brought, Donato: "Now, look at me." And, I'm thinking about all the people who love me and have faith in me, and going purely on that love and faith. AAAAAAAAAAAAh!
All right, enough already.
So, I do want to say that I have such good feelings about this year. This was the first time in 47 years, 5 months (my whole life to date, exactly) that I remember being excited about the newness and possibility. Perhaps it's the finishing of my Pluto/Ascendant opposition that has lightened my spirits and allowed joy to glide through... or maybe it's just all the hard personal work I've been doing... or something else that I'm not yet aware of. In spite of how hard the last 3 years have been, and in spite of what may be lurking, I am delighted to be alive in this moment and supremely grateful for the unending blessings in my life. So this is the place in which this blog is conceived and birthed (instant gestation!).
All right, enough already.
So, down to business. On the left side of this page, there are links to my etsy.com listings and to my ebay.com listings. Please take a look! And I'm sure you can't miss my little storefront at the top of the page. Please let me know if there are additional photos needed. Descriptions can be found if you click on the "i" that goes with the photo (not the one all the way up top).
Sending lots of love and light in every direction; may peace and love prevail on earth!
Jackie
In this acting-brave-but-feeling-terrified moment, I'm thinking of my beloved LBBeings, my Learning Field embodied (http://www.aloveoflearning.org/trainings-leading.php). I'm thinking of the exercise you brought, Donato: "Now, look at me." And, I'm thinking about all the people who love me and have faith in me, and going purely on that love and faith. AAAAAAAAAAAAh!
All right, enough already.
So, I do want to say that I have such good feelings about this year. This was the first time in 47 years, 5 months (my whole life to date, exactly) that I remember being excited about the newness and possibility. Perhaps it's the finishing of my Pluto/Ascendant opposition that has lightened my spirits and allowed joy to glide through... or maybe it's just all the hard personal work I've been doing... or something else that I'm not yet aware of. In spite of how hard the last 3 years have been, and in spite of what may be lurking, I am delighted to be alive in this moment and supremely grateful for the unending blessings in my life. So this is the place in which this blog is conceived and birthed (instant gestation!).
All right, enough already.
So, down to business. On the left side of this page, there are links to my etsy.com listings and to my ebay.com listings. Please take a look! And I'm sure you can't miss my little storefront at the top of the page. Please let me know if there are additional photos needed. Descriptions can be found if you click on the "i" that goes with the photo (not the one all the way up top).
Sending lots of love and light in every direction; may peace and love prevail on earth!
Jackie
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