May all, everything, in this locality, be blessed by That Which Is Bigger Than Us.’ The vibration of happiness and joy for life will flow outwards, throughout all life and carry strong energy for change and positivity to local communities. Reaching down I buried the small rock of Rainforest Jasper (about the size of my thumbnail) and simultaneously prayed under my breath, ‘I bury this stone, Rainforest Jasper, for this land: for a deeper connection and harmony with nature and with plants, trees and animals, and with Mother Earth herself.

A few people came and went, and as I sat on a boulder watching them and waiting for a lull in their coming and going, I prayed. I advanced up the side of Mam Tor and was soon at the peak. ‘Be praised, my Lord, through our sister Mother Earth, who feeds us and rules us, and produces various fruits with coloured flowers and herbs.’ Francis of Assisi

Healing, Rainbow Jasper, Earth-Healing, connectedness at high places, the Feminine aspect of the Divine, it all fitted together. How fitting that this Earth Healing ceremony and Rainforest Jasper should be buried at the top of this large hill (517m or 1,696 ft in height), rightly called Mam Tor or The Mother Hill. Having travelled some ten miles, I stopped momentarily at the foot of the large hill – to me a mountain. Rainbow Jasper, some say is a ‘helpful stone to connect with Mother Earth and the energy of the natural world, and may be used in earth healing rituals.’ And, it can ‘aid you to make a stronger connection to the great forests and green areas of the planet, as Rainforest Jasper encourages you to have a deeper, more heart based love for the earth.’ Whatever your views on that stone are, at the very least it can, and does act as a focal point for our concern and prayer for peace and harmony on, and in the Earth. Today was the day when I was to undertake my first simple Earth Healing ritual which would involve saying a simple prayer of dedication as I buried a small Rainforest Jasper stone. ‘Today expect something good to happen to you no matter what occurred yesterday.’ Sarah Ban Breathnac There was work to be done, and ‘adventure’ like the feel on the skin of an approaching storm was in the air. Suitably attired with anorak, waterproof over-trousers and hiking boots, and water I headed to the hills. Today, the weather was overcast and cloudy, and quite cool because of a northerly wind.

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