Enough...! From Mayer to the Peridot.

Ok, that was enough of John Mayer! Thanks for listening and I still hope and pray he chooses to step into his royal calling and identity as an amazing worship leader with the chance to raise up a generation of worshipers all over the globe. John Clayton Mayer- you are a SON of the most High God and He loves you so, so much He gave His Son to die in your place so you could live FOREVER! He wants to see you free from panic attacks, and completely free to sing, dance, compose, love and enjoy life and freedom to the max. So, hurry up and meet Him cuz He's crazy about you! :o)

Now, back to my freedom adventure...

I've been learning a lot about myself lately. Spending time alone can do that to you... Beware! haha. No, but really I am struggling through it but trying really hard to practice the simple art of taking care of Cris. Its a real roller coaster ride to love Cris :o)

So, in the midst of it last week I found a great article that I totally related to and feel like it has a lot to say about me, so here it is:

August Birthstone : Peridot

Birthstone Color: Yellow Green

If fire appears to leap from the vibrant green surface of the Peridot, this may be because this gem is formed as a result of volcanic activity. Many years ago, natives discovered Peridot crystals in the black sands of Hawaii, explaining their presence as tears shed by Pele, the volcano goddess. Throughout history, August's birthstone has been used as a means to connect with nature. Early Egyptian priests drank a stimulating beverage called Soma from cups made of Peridot, believing this practice to draw them closer to Isis, the goddess of nature.

The name Peridot comes from the Arabic word "faridat," meaning gem. Ancient Egyptians called them the "gem of the sun," because of their dazzling brilliance when seen in the desert sun. It was believed that the Peridot glowed with light even as darkness fell, which is why miners were said to have scouted for these gems during the night, marking their location, and returning in the light of day to retrieve them. Perhaps this legendary mining method is the reason that the Peridot is sometimes called "evening emerald."

Peridot is a mineral named Olivine, which is found in a variety of greens, ranging from light yellowish green to a dark olive. Early mining for this gem was done on Saint John's Island near Egypt around 1500 BC. The green crystal was considered protective against evil and when set in gold, especially helpful against night terrors. It was ground to powder and used as a remedy for asthma and as a cure for thirst brought on by fever. Today, Peridot is mined in Burma, Norway, Brazil, Australia, Hawaii, the Congo, and in Arizona.

The force of nature is alive within a Peridot, making a gift of this gemstone symbolic of vitality. It signifies strength, both individual and within a relationship, as well as the promise of new growth in years ahead.

Alternate August Birthstone
An alternate birthstone for August, Sardonyx is a type of translucent or opaque quartz with alternating parallel bands of brownish red and white. This stone was worn as a talisman by the Egyptians to protect against infections and evil. Today it is highly polished and carved into beautiful beads and cameos. Sardonyx is mined in India, Germany, Czechoslovakia, Brazil and Uruguay. A gift of this stone is considered symbolic of happiness within a relationship.