About this Blog
October 16, 2019Welcome to Contemplative Resonance, a blog organized by categories: “Paths to/from Preservation” contains reflection on various approaches to and interpretations of and inspirations for preservation including environmental preservation and cultural preservation (traditions, documents, art & artifacts). “The Alternative Medicine Cabinet” discusses various approaches to alternative medicine. “Spirit Today” is thoughts on contemporary spirituality. “Ethical Consuming” relates to green marketing and eco-consumerism (the sub-category Points of Healing, Points of Mine specifically focuses on the popularity of crystals and crystal healing, and is also tagged in other categories). “Animal Companionship” considers in-depth connections to domestic pets & wildlife. Use the drop down…
Search & Surrender: The Help and Hindrance of Journaling through Stress
I had a somewhat excitable and volatile summer. I was regrouping from the news of de-railed plans earlier in the year, and my attention was scattered and unfocused. Even when I was conscious of staying grounded and calm, nothing seemed…
The Alternative Medicine Cabinet: Flower Essences
I wrote an earlier post about re-discovering homeopathy as an addition to my own health care management. Flower essences have also been an important resource this summer–for myself and for my furry companions. After one of my cats experienced a medical…
The Alternative Medicine Cabinet: Homeopathy
New to homeopathy or re-familiarizing yourself? I grew up with homeopathy and have used it throughout the years to treat ailments chronic and acute. But with the regime of herbals and nutritional supplements that I’ve been taking, homeopathy stayed on…
Proposal: Independent Businesses Could Steer Consumers Toward Sustainable and Socially Responsible Gemstones
Points of Healing, Points of Mine is a series of posts discussing the interweavings of conversations of crystal therapy, alternative healing, science & conservation, and eco-consumerism. Introduction Crystals are big business. They have the ability to sweep us up in…
Controversy & Conservation: An Interview with Nicholas Pearson
Points of Healing, Points of Mine is a series of posts discussing the interweavings of conversations of crystal therapy, alternative healing, science & conservation, and eco-consumerism. Not all authors within the metaphysical crystal and gem community would be willing to address…
Tools for Healing? “Buying” into Crystals and Gemstones
Points of Healing, Points of Mine is a series of posts discussing the interweavings of conversations of crystal therapy, alternative healing, science & conservation, and eco-consumerism. Part I: We Must Have the Precious…At What Cost? Have you fallen under the…
Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World
Points of Healing, Points of Mine is a series of posts discussing the interweavings of conversations of crystal therapy, alternative healing, science & conservation, and eco-consumerism. The New York Times best-seller, Stoned, is an accessible account of history told through a…
Healing the Places We Dwell: A Paradigm for Gem Therapy and the Environment
Points of Healing, Points of Mine is a series of posts discussing the interweavings of conversations of crystal therapy, alternative healing, science & conservation, and eco-consumerism. Glenn Albrecht, the retired professor of sustainability at Murdoch University in Western Australia, published…
Steampunk Journaling: Diary Writing in the Digital Age
“As we try to understand the past, we try to understand ourselves in relation to the past.” ~Steven Marcus, The Other Victorians (quoted in Steffen Hantke’s “Difference Engines and Other Infernal Devices: History According to Steampunk.”) Steampunk is not usually associated…
Witches: ‘Old Ways’ and ‘New Age’
Seasons have shifted with a turn of color, a shift of lighting, and a drop in temperature. I startled a flock of ravens perched in trees overhead while I was out walking the other day; their beating wings and caws…
