Healing – Artful Gems

Covid 19

Posted on July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 by Artful Gems

It has been several months since I last posted. One would think that with the shutdown of the US and people being asked to quarantine alone would have given me ample time to write. Well, that hasn’t been the case. When the Virus came to the United States, it pretty much turned things upside down. Read More

Blue Zircon

Posted on November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 by Artful Gems

The ZIRCON is one of December’s alternate birthstones. It is found in blue, red, yellow, orange, brown, and green colors. Zircon crystals grow in many different types of rocks and possess a range of optical and physical properties. Zircon is widely found on Earth. The colorless form, called “Matara” zircon after a city in Sri Lanka Read More

Beginner Yoga

Posted on August 14, 2019August 14, 2019 by Artful Gems

23 years ago, I became very interested in yoga. I was surrounded by many family members who practiced and I wanted to learn. I even had a brother in law who was a Gurugi. He exuded calm, love, peace, all the qualities I wished to embody. Here he is in this picture. His sister, my Read More

Emerald Green

Posted on May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 by Artful Gems

The Emerald is one of the most beautiful green stones in Nature!!! It is the birthstone of Taurus, April 20 – May 20, and the anniversary gemstone for the 20th, 35th, and 55th year of marriage. Emerald’s Symbolism The Emerald is a symbol of love and is associated with Venus, the goddess of love in Read More

Lavender, and Sweet Dreams

Posted on December 20, 2018December 20, 2018 by Artful Gems

Lavender has a delightful floral, yet clean scent. It brings back memories of childhood play and driving on the countryside. This is probably its most sought after trait. It is for me. But, did you know that it has health benefits? People use lavender in many ways to promote good health and well-being. The word lavender comes Read More