Opalite Heart Thumb / Worry Stone
Opalite Heart Thumb / Worry Stone
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Worry stones are smooth, polished gemstones, used to soothe stress and relieve anxiety. They usually come in the shape of an oval with a thumb-sized indentation. While initially, normal rocks found in water bodies were used for the purpose, these days, worry stones are often being manufactured using semiprecious gemstones.
Opalite or Opaline is a man-made opal. It is an attractive stone because of its beautiful shine (blue or yellowish) and its mysterious radiance.
It is said that opalite aids processing of emotions, shyness, resignation and at generating cosmic awareness. Some say this stone is connected with the Angels.
Countries of origin: United States, Mexico, Russia, Austria, Morocco, Greece, Poland, Germany, France, England.
Please note: The mentioned size is an avarage; sizes can vary from about 4- 6 cms.
How to use
Hold the worry stone between the index finger and thumb, gently moving one's thumb back and forth across the stone. This action of moving one's thumb back and forth across the stone, stimulates the hand nerves that reduce stress. It is a natural aid for self-calming, the simplest form of natural medicine.
History
The use of worry stones has many origins. Its use has been reported in ancient Tibet, Greece, Ireland, and with many tribes in the Americas. Worry stones made by sea water were generally used by Ancient Greeks. Native American tribes would pass their worry stones on to younger generations, creating a sense of connection with their ancestors.
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