Rhodochrosite from the Sweet Home Mine in Alma Colorado is Bruce and Karen's pick of the month.  Rhodochrosite is the state mineral of Colorado.  The Sweet Home Mine, now closed, used to produce some of the worlds top quality Rhodochrosite crystals.  The Incas believed that rhodochrosite is the blood of their former rulers, turned to stone, therefore it is sometimes called "Rosa del Inca" or "Inca Rose".

Rhodochrosite provides balance and love to all levels of one’s being. It is very useful in balancing both emotional and mental processes. It allows one to figuratively dance in love while creating the world of ones dreams. It is a stone for Earth healing allowing one to serve Earth Mother at the time of her need while knowing that this responsibility is actually a joy.

I was raised Catholic.  In second grade, at the age of 7, I began preparing to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion.