Stone People

Take a walk near a stream. As you walk slowly, listening to the water sings its endless song, the birds telling each other of your presence, a squirrel warning you not to get too close, the sound of your feet caressing the Earth, pick up a small stone every once in awhile and place it in your pocket. After collecting 10-15 stones, find a secluded, quiet place to sit. Lay all of the stones in front of you on the ground and choose one stone to become your friend. Spend 15 minutes at least with this stone in your hand, touch every part of the stone, caress it, roll it in your hand, trace all edges with your fingertips, learn everything the stone has to teach you. After doing this, make a small mark on the stone. You can either do this with a pencil, scrape it with another stone to leave a small identifiable mark, etc. Then place the stone back into the pile and mix them up well. At this time, close your eyes and mix the pile of stones up together. Keeping your eyes closed, begin picking up the stones one at a time. Feel them, talk to them, know them…..and do this with each stone until you are able to find YOUR stone that you just spent 15 minutes with. The trick is keeping your eyes closed and not peeking with the idea that you will know this stone by touch…not by sight. When you think you have found your stone, open your eyes and look for the mark.

Do not be discouraged if you do not find your stone in the beginning. This is an activity you can do often and with experience and developing a special connection to our Stone People, you will improve. This is a great activity for partners and also to do with children.