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Cooperative Mind
About this design:
This necklace grew out of the Fresh Pick that I did (2011 Literacy Design). The little circle is my test for color/stone combination--it joins my line of Rock Circle pendants.
I see the rough Black Tourmaline pendant as the literacy student that I start with but ultimately turn into someone with higher self-esteem and capabilities as they retrain their brain to establish connections which enable decoding of phonemes (the building blocks of words).
Here's what the metaphysical lore says:
Pink Tourmaline brings balance between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Malachite encourages risk-taking and change, breaks unwanted ties and outworn patterns, and enables you to absorb and process information. Black tourmaline is a grounding stone that increases one’s well-being. This combination of stones might assist the dyslexic brain as it is retrained to process phonemes.
Components:
Black Tourmaline, Pink Tourmaline, Malachite, Sterling silverAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 28, 2011 at 3:20 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:This is not only very beautiful, but meaningful as well! Thank you so much for the explanation of your life’s work and the meaning of the stones you chose. I can tell from your words that you bring great understanding, caring, and encouragement to your students!
On Jan 28, 2011 at 4:20 pm #
Science Chick Runs Sibes says:Thanks, Deb. Yes, I care very deeply about eradicating illiteracy. As a literacy tutor of adults and adolescents I see the devastating effects that not being able to read while knowing (but not always believing) that one is intelligent can have on the self-esteem of those students. Dyslexia is genetically inherited and is present in about 15-20% of the population world-wide.
Oops–getting off my soapbox now.
On Jan 28, 2011 at 4:43 pm #
Little Round Chick says:As far as I’m concerned you can stay on your soapbox for as long as you like. Having raised a son with vision problems and reading difficulties I can appreciate what you are doing.
BTW, the necklace is terrific.
On Jan 28, 2011 at 5:02 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:Green, pink & black are a killer combination… just like Ma Nature’s creation, Ruby Zoisite.
On Jan 28, 2011 at 5:13 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:very pretty!!!!
On Jan 28, 2011 at 10:08 pm #
Atomic Toad says:I do like these colors, and the fact that they are stones makes it so rich.
On Jan 28, 2011 at 11:19 pm #
Dora H says:so very pretty, love the color combo !!!
On Jan 28, 2011 at 11:35 pm #
Daisy Chick - Dawn says:I have always believed that reading is the key to knowledge! Please continue the work you do and I love the design!
On Jan 29, 2011 at 3:06 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:This is very pretty!
On Jan 29, 2011 at 8:46 am #
sunny chick says:What a fabulous design!
On Jan 29, 2011 at 10:03 am #
Science Chick Runs Sibes says:I truly enjoy the feedback here in the Design Gallery. Thanks to you all.
Little Round Chick–hope your son is doing well in school thanks to your efforts. What I see is that the schools aren’t up to helping the students with dyslexia. Too large of classes and I don’t think the Edu schools are preparing Elementary (the first line) teachers with how to recognize and deal with it. And, a simple modification of how ALL students in K and 1st are taught the basics of reading would help the mild- to-moderate dyslexics (probable 2/3 of the total Ds) and would benefit every child in the long run. It wouldn’t cost any more AND a teacher could instruct a parent, aide or volunteer in how to continue the work with the moderate-to-severe children.
On Jan 29, 2011 at 10:41 am #
Jewelry by Shannon says:This is beautiful and great meaning behind it as well. SLS
On Jan 29, 2011 at 11:01 am #
K H says:Great use of color!!! It’s pink and green, but not at all “Preppy Handbook” (Is anyone else old enough to remember that book?)
On Jan 29, 2011 at 10:49 pm #
Lynn g says:I like this, and love the gemstone selection too!
On Jan 30, 2011 at 8:55 am #
Science Chick Runs Sibes says:Thanks, Shannon and KH, for your appreciative comments. I hesitated over combining the malachite and pink tourmaline but the texture of the chips plus the black tourmaline tames the pink/green contrast.
KH-I’ve never read/seen the “Preppy Handbook”, but the first bikini swimsuit that I wore was bright green and with shocking pink polka dots. Guess that dates me, too.
On Jan 30, 2011 at 8:57 am #
Science Chick Runs Sibes says:LynnG–thanks. Didn’t fresh my screen before replying to Shannon and KH. So, I missed your comment.