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Stones Meanings & Trees

Amazonite: Confidence, Self-love, Creative Expression

Amethyst: Intuition, Balance, Higher Wisdom

Apatite: Energetic Clearing, Psychic Attunement, Authenticity

Aventurine: Prosperity, Well being, Good Luck

Angelite: Divine Love, Gentleness, Healing

Black Tourmaline: Protection, Banishing, Security

Black Onyx: Blocking Negativity, Patience, Determination

Blue Goldstone: Inspiration, Optimism, Dreaming

Blue Aventurine: Hope, Clear Speech, Empathy

Blue Calcite: Serenity, Restoration, Releasing Stress

Carnelian: Passion, Sexual energy, Creativity

Citrine: Brightness, Positive Energy, Clearing, Prosperity, Success

Clear Quartz: Awareness, Amplifying Energy, Clarity

Dalmatian Stone: Loyalty, Family Bonds, Connection to Animals

Fluorite: Renewal, Harmony, Energizing

Garnet: Self-Esteem, Victory, Eternal Love

Hematite: Courage, Inner Strength, Grounding

Howlite: Calming, Compromise, Sleep

Lapis Lazuli: Psychic Vision, Celestial Energy, Nobility

Labradorite: Awakening Joy, Interdimensional Travel, Innovation

Lepidolite: Emotional Balance, Stress Relief, Spiritual Growth

Leopardskin Jasper: Adaptability, Shamanic Journeys, Animal magick

Malachite: Wealth, Beauty, Individuality

Mahogany Obsidian: Earth Energy, Personal Power, Integrity

Moss Agate: Contentment, Connection with nature, Abundance

Moonstone: Intuition, Sensuality, Safe Travel

Prehnite: Shielding, Self-Care, Discernment

Pyrite: Shielding, Success, Money Magick

Red Goldstone: Happiness, Ingenuity, Boldness

Red Jasper: Strength, Honesty, Stability

Rhodonite: Forgiveness, Relationships, Overcoming

Rose Quartz: Unconditional Love, Emotional Healing, Compassion

Ruby Fuchsite: Integration, Friendship, Trust

Selenite: Purification, Peace, Enlightenment

Sodalite: Communication, Self expression, Truth

Serpentine: Hidden Mysteries, Observation, Instinct

Snowflake Obsidian: Spiritual Protection, Transmutation, Acceptance

Sunstone: Leadership, Generosity, Blessings

Tiger's Eye: Willpower, Warrior's spirit, Self-Motivation

Unakite: Attraction, Resolve Conflict, Healing the Past

Almond:  Prosperity, wisdom

Apple: Love, healing

Ash: Protection, healing, prosperity

Aspen: Protection from thieves

Avocado: Love, lust, beauty

Banyan: Luck, knowledge

Beech: Creativity, tolerance

Birch: Rebirth, purification, protection of children, Moon matter

Bodhi: Meditation, wisdom, fertility, protection

Buckthorn: Exorcism, protection, legal matters

Cedar: Healing, purification, protection, prosperity

Cherry: Love, divination, healing

Cypress: Immortality- longevity, protection, strength, death, protection, wishes

Elder: Defends against evil and negative energy. Protection, health, spirituality, banishment

Elm: Protection, love

Fig: Fertility, balance, safety

Hawthorne: Protects against damage from storms, encourages happiness. Fertility and purification.

Hazel: Wisdom, abundance, protection, luck, divination, inspiration

Hickory: Legal matters

Holly: Protection, luck, dream magick, consecration, prosperity

Larch: Protection, anti-fire

Licorice: Love, fidelity

Lilac: Defends against harmful spirits, exorcism, love

Linden: Protection, luck, immortality, love

Magnolia: Fidelity

Maple: Love, prosperity, longevity, unification, divining rod

Mesquite: Healing, magical fires

Mimosa: Protection, dreams, love, purification

Mulberry: Protection, strength

Myrtle: Fertility, youth, love, peace, prosperity

Oak: Protection, health, luck, power, strength

Peach:  Longevity, protection, fertility, divination, happiness

Pear: Lust, love

Pecan: Employment

Pepper tree: Purification, healing, protection

Pine: Protection, longevity, healing, fidelity, purification

Plum: Protection, the wild

Pomegranate: Wealth, money-attraction

Poplar: The Crone, astral projection, divination, rebirth

Rose: Love

Rowan: Protects health, healing, divination

Sandalwood: Protection, healing, exorcism, spirituality

Sassafras: Defends against evil and negative spirits, health, and propsperity

Walnut: Healing, mental powers, protection

Willow: Moon magick, protection, healing, divination, love

Witch Hazel: Protection, divination

Yew: Death, immortality, protection

Did You Know?

Albanian Lab shepherd and child. Upper Kurvelesh. End of XIX century.

Things That May Be Causing Your Writer's Block- and How to Beat Them

I don't like the term 'Writer's Block' - not because it isn't real, but because the term is so vague that it's useless. Hundreds of issues all get lumped together under this one umbrella, making writer's block seem like this all-powerful boogeyman that's impossible to beat. Worse yet, it leaves people giving and receiving advice that is completely ineffective because people often don't realize they're talking about entirely different issues.

In my experience, the key to beating writer's block is figuring out what the block even is, so I put together a list of Actual Reasons why you may be struggling to write:

(note that any case of writer's block is usually a mix of two or more)

Perfectionism (most common)

What it looks like:

You write one sentence and spend the next hour googling "synonyms for ___"

Write. Erase. Write. Rewrite. Erase.

Should I even start writing this scene when I haven't figured out this one specific detail yet?

I hate everything I write

Cringing while writing

My first draft must be perfect, or else I'm a terrible writer

Things that can help:

Give yourself permission to suck

Keep in mind that nothing you write is going to be perfect, especially your first draft

Think of writing your first/early drafts not as writing, but sketching out a loose foundation to build upon later

People write multiple drafts for a reason: write now, edit later

Stop googling synonyms and save that for editing

Write with a pen to reduce temptation to erase

Embrace leaving blank spaces in your writing when you can't think of the right word, name, or detail

It's okay if your writing sucks. We all suck at some point. Embrace the growth mindset, and focus on getting words on a page

Lack of inspiration (easiest to fix)

What it looks like:

Head empty, no ideas

What do I even write about???

I don't have a plot, I just have an image

Want to write but no story to write

Things that can help:

Google writing prompts

If writing prompts aren't your thing, instead try thinking about what kind of tropes/genres/story elements you would like to try out

Instead of thinking about the story you would like to write, think about the story you would like to read, and write that

It's okay if you don't have a fully fleshed out story idea. Even if it's just an image or a line of dialogue, it's okay to write that. A story may or may not come out of it, but at least you got the creative juices flowing

Stop writing. Step away from your desk and let yourself naturally get inspired. Go for a walk, read a book, travel, play video games, research history, etc. Don't force ideas, but do open up your mind to them

If you're like me, world-building may come more naturally than plotting. Design the world first and let the story come later

Boredom/Understimulation (lost the flow)

What it looks like:

I know I should be writing but uugggghhhh I just can'tttttt

Writing words feels like pulling teeth

I started writing, but then I got bored/distracted

I enjoy the idea of writing, but the actual process makes me want to throw my laptop out the window

Things that can help:

Introduce stimulation: snacks, beverages, gum, music such as lo-fi, blankets, decorate your writing space, get a clickity-clackity keyboard, etc.

Add variety: write in a new location, try a new idea/different story for a day or so, switch up how you write (pen and paper vs. computer) or try voice recording or text-to-speech

Gamify writing: create an arbitrary challenge, such as trying to see how many words you can write in a set time and try to beat your high score

Find a writing buddy or join a writer's group

Give yourself a reward for every writing milestone, even if it's just writing a paragraph

Ask yourself whether this project you're working on is something you really want to be doing, and be honest with your answer

Intimidation/Procrastination (often related to perfectionism, but not always)

What it looks like:

I was feeling really motivated to write, but then I opened my laptop

I don't even know where to start

I love writing, but I can never seem to get started

I'll write tomorrow. I mean next week. Next month? Next month, I swear (doesn't write next month)

Can't find the time or energy

Unreasonable expectations (I should be able to write 10,000 words a day, right????)

Feeling discouraged and wondering why I'm even trying

Things that can help:

Follow the 2 min rule (or the 1 paragraph rule, which works better for me): whenever you sit down to write, tell yourself that you are only going to write for 2 minutes. If you feel like continuing once the 2 mins are up, go for it! Otherwise, stop. Force yourself to start but DO NOT force yourself to continue unless you feel like it. The more often you do this, the easier it will be to get started

Make getting started as easy as possible (i.e. minimize barriers: if getting up to get a notebook is stopping you from getting started, then write in the notes app of your phone)

Commit to a routine that will work for you. Baby steps are important here. Go with something that feels reasonable: every day, every other day, once a week, twice a week, and use cues to help you remember to start. If you chose a set time to write, just make sure that it's a time that feels natural to you- i.e. don't force yourself to writing at 9am every morning if you're not a morning person

Find a friend or a writing buddy you can trust and talk it out or share a piece of work you're proud of. Sometimes we just get a bit bogged down by criticism- either internal or external- and need a few words of encouragement

The Problem's Not You, It's Your Story (or Outline (or Process))

What it looks like:

I have no problems writing other scenes, it's just this scene

I started writing, but now I have no idea where I'm going

I don't think I'm doing this right

What's an outline?

Drowning in documents

This. Doesn't. Make. Sense. How do I get from this plot point to this one?!?!?! (this ColeyDoesThings quote lives in my head rent free cause BOY have I been there)

Things That Can Help:

Go back to the drawing board. Really try to get at the root of why a scene or story isn't working

A part of growing as a writer is learning when to kill your darlings. Sometimes you're trying to force an idea or scene that just doesn't work and you need to let it go

If you don't have an outline, write one

If you have an outline and it isn't working, rewrite it, or look up different ways to structure it

You may be trying to write as a pantser when you're really a plotter or vice versa. Experiment with different writing processes and see what feels most natural

Study story structures, starting with the three act structure. Even if you don't use them, you should know them

Check out Ellen Brock on YouTube. She's a professional novel editor who has a lot of advice on writing strategies for different types of writers

Also check out Savage Books on YouTube (another professional story editor) for advice on story structure and dialogue. Seriously, I cannot recommend this guy enough

Executive Dysfunction, Usually From ADHD/Autism

What it looks like:

Everything in boredom/understimulation

Everything in intimidation/procrastination

You have been diagnosed with and/or have symptoms of ADHD/Autism

Things that can help:

If you haven't already, seek a diagnosis or professional treatment

Hire an ADHD coach or other specialist that can help you work with your brain (I use Shimmer; feel free to DM me for a referral)

Seek out neurodiverse and neurodiverse writing communities for advice and support

Try body doubling! There's lot's of free online body doubling websites out there for you to try. If social anxiety is a barrier, start out with writing streams such as katecavanaughwrites on Twitch

Be aware of any sensory barriers that may be getting in the way of you writing (such as an uncomfortable desk chair, harsh lighting, bad sounds)

And Lastly, Burnout, Depression, or Other Mental Illness

What it looks like:

You have symptoms of burnout or depression

Struggling with all things, not just writing

It's more than a lack of motivation- the spark is just dead

Things that can help:

Forget writing for now. Focus on healing first.

Seek professional help

If you feel like it, use writing as a way to explore your feelings. It can take the form of journaling, poetry, an abstract reflection of your thoughts, narrative essays, or exploring what you're feeling through your fictional characters. The last two helped me rediscover my love of writing after I thought years of depression had killed it for good. Just don't force yourself to do so, and stop if it takes you to a darker place instead of feeling cathartic

“Marvin Gaye’s voice was so amazing that even when you strip away all of the musical accompaniment it stops you in your tracks.”

Wow.

Pride 2021: Pauli Murray

Pauli Murray was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1910. He was assigned female at birth, and felt his gender was only understood by a few people, who, in his own words “accept me pretty much as one of nature’s experiments, a girl who should’ve been a boy, and react to me as if I were a boy”. After discovering the works of pioneering sexologists such as Magnus Hirschfeld and Havelock Ellis, Pauli began to consider taking testosterone. Unfortunately, the lack of understanding of trans people by the medical community meant that his efforts to access hormones failed.

Pauli graduated from college in 1933, one of four black students in a class of 232. After being rejected from further study at the University of North Carolina on account of his race, he became involved with the NAACP, and eventually returned to university to study law, graduating top of his class in 1944.

During his time at university Pauli pioneered a new strategy of fighting racial segregation through protesting its unconstitutionality, which would eventually be successfully used in the 1954 landmark civil rights case Brown v. Board of Education, which ruled the segregation of public schools unconstitutional.

Pauli passed the bar exam in California in 1945 and began working as a lawyer. He focused his work on fighting for civil rights and women’s rights, and wrote on intersectionality, pioneering the concept of “Jane Crow” to explain to dual oppression experienced by African-American people assigned female at birth. He also penned States’ Laws on Race and Color - a foot-thick book referred to as the Bible of civil rights legislators.

1973 Pauli’s partner Renee passed away from a brain tumour. Following this, Pauli, who had always been Episcopalian, began to study to join the priesthood -  although people assigned female at birth could not be admitted at the time. He finished his coursework in 1976, and in 1977, when people assigned female at birth were allowed to become Episcopalian priests for the first time. Pauli was ordained, becoming the first black person assigned female at birth to do so.

Pauli passed away in 1985, aged 74. His groundbreaking legal theories and ideas about intersectionality remain as important today as they were over 50 years ago.

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🍫 Cheese or chocolate?

✨ Do you have any nicknames?

🎵 Last song you listened to?

✏️ Have you ever written fanfiction?

😏 Are you on discord?

 💛 Do you have any piercings?

🐰 What do you think says the most about a person?

🍪 If you were a cookie, what kind would you be?

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🎧 Headphones or earbuds?

🌼 What’s the last thing you said out loud?

🙃 What’s a weird fact that you know?

🦉 Are you a morning person or a night owl?

🧸 Favorite place to nap?

🏳️‍🌈 Are you a member of the LGBTQIA+ community?

🦋 Describe yourself in three words.

👖 Jeans or sweatpants?

🥤 What’s your go-to Starbucks order?

🧡 A color you can’t stand?

💎 What’s your most prized possession?

☕ Coffee or tea?

🦖 Favorite extinct animal?

🌙 How long have you been on tumblr?

🌴 Desert island item?

🐸 Describe your aesthetic.

🔮 What’s your dream job?

💙 Relationship status?

🌿 Describe your favorite outfit.

🎤 Is there a song you know all the lyrics to?

🤎 What color is your hair?

💌 Do you talk to yourself?

💄 Do you wear makeup?

🌸 Best compliment you ever received?

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