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Alphabet Game

Taking turns, follow the alphabet to name animal or mineral, flora or fauna 😊 😊 😊 

Example:

Amethyst 🔮 

Banana 🍌 

Cactus 🌵 

Donkey 

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mytwistedsoul August 14th

Jasper 

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Jasper is an opaque form of Chalcedony, which is a microcrystalline variety of the mineral Quartz. It often contains an abundance of impurities, and therefore some regard it as a rock instead of a mineral. 


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communicativePond1728 OP August 14th

@mytwistedsoul cool!

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communicativePond1728 OP August 16th

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In the vibrant lexicon of floriography, Red Hot Poker plants (Kniphofia uvaria) are not your typical wallflowers. Their bold spikes of blossoms convey a message of excitement and a zest for life. These fiery torches in the garden are a visual shout-out to high energy and action, making them the perfect emblem for those who live life with passion and intensity 🔥 

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mytwistedsoul August 19th

@communicativePond1728 These are beautiful! 

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fruityHoliday63 August 17th

Lemon!

We all know this refreshing little fruit

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communicativePond1728 OP August 24th

@fruityHoliday63 love lemons!

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mytwistedsoul August 17th

Mercury

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communicativePond1728 OP August 17th

@mytwistedsoul that's a great picture

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mytwistedsoul August 19th

@communicativePond1728 Thanks! 😊

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communicativePond1728 OP August 19th

@mytwistedsoul looks like it's in blue Gatorade

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@communicativePond1728

N for Native Bismuth

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Bismuth was originally identified and is credited to German monk and alchemist, John Pottinger in 1753. It is naturally occuring in the Earth's crust and typically mined as a byproduct of other metals like lead and copper. Found perdomintely in China, Peru, Mexico, and Boliva. Ancient Egyptians used it to make cosmetics, like eye shadow.

Bismuth is actually the most diamagnetic (repels magnets) of all metals!! And can be found in your medicine cabinets! It's an active ingredient in most otc tummy medicines. It can also be found in fire detection systems as a safety mechanism!

Most of the Bismuth that is commonly produced and marketed is grown in a laboratory and coated with chemicals to prevent tarnish. But native bismuth is more of a metallic silver-white that sometimes has a reddish hue and oxidizes yellowish to dark gray. It does have a naturally subdued iridescent colring ranging through reds, blues, purples, gold and green due to the thin layer of bismuth oxide that forms on the surface of the crystal as it cools and is base don how thick the oxide grows.

When crystals form on native bisuth they are usually flat hexagons that occur in parallel groupings. In a solid form, bismuth is very fragile because of how fast it forms as it cools. The reason the crystal structure is so fragile is because the rapid growth causes hollow stepped forms, called "hopper crystals". 

Metaphysically it is associated with the Aquarius zodiac sign (very special connection to aquarius) and the crown (7th) chakra and third eye chakra. Bismoth symbolizes transformation, progress, and the ability to adapt to change, and is recommended to individuals seeking balance in their lives. It can also help one embrace individuality and guide you toward saccepting change and pursuing your unique path in life.

Bismuth is said to be have a calming energy and encourages togetherness, bringing people closer and reducign isolation. When feeling stressed or overwhelmed, it can help you feel calm and peaceful. Bismuth can help us feel more balanced, reduce anxiety, and when used in meditation, can help one to find inner peace and gently connect with emotions. 

Bismuth is said to activate and open the crown chakra, helping to feel more connected to the divine and spiritual growth. It's energy can stimulate and balance the third eye chakra, strengthening our intuition and giving us a clearer understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Lastly, bismuth has a purifying effect on our aura as it can remove negative energy and revitalize the aura, bringing a sense of renewal, balance, and positive energy. ;-)

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mytwistedsoul August 19th

@TheGirlWhoFeltTooMuch Wow! This is so cool. I never knew bismuth looked like this! 

communicativePond1728 OP August 19th

@TheGirlWhoFeltTooMuch this totally looks like Egyptian eyeshadow!

communicativePond1728 OP August 19th

@TheGirlWhoFeltTooMuch I love the healing information 😁

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mytwistedsoul August 20th

Opal

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I have to be honest - I never realized opal came in so many different colors! 

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communicativePond1728 OP August 20th

@mytwistedsoul I'm not sure I knew either... neat!

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mytwistedsoul August 20th

@communicativePond1728 It is pretty neat. This whole thread is pretty neat Pond! You made a great thread 😊 We're all learning new interesting things!

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communicativePond1728 OP August 20th

@mytwistedsoul I had no idea all y'all would help make it into what it is. 🥺 

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mytwistedsoul August 21st

@communicativePond1728 It's always really nice when it comes together like this ❤️

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communicativePond1728 OP August 21st

@mytwistedsoul totally.

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hanatheKermit737 August 20th

P - Puffin


such a cute bird with cute name, I never knew about this type of bird before. Love this thread! ð¥¹



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hanatheKermit737 August 20th

I’m not able to attach the picture for some reason 😕 but do check out these cute birds!

mytwistedsoul August 21st

@hanatheKermit737 They're so cute! And there's different kinds too! I never knew that

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I usually just copy and paste. But sometimes depending on where I get the picture I have to download it and then I can add it using the little button on the far left of the smiley face. Idk if that helps? 

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hanatheKermit737 August 21st

Ooohh I’m glad you were able to find and add the pictures! I didn’t know they were different kinds too, andd thanks for explaining how to add them :)

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mytwistedsoul August 21st

Quince 

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It is a deciduous tree that bears hard, aromatic bright golden-yellow pome fruit, similar in appearance to a pear. Ripe quince fruits are hard, tart, and astringent. They are eaten raw or processed into marmalade, jam, paste (known as quince cheese) or alcoholic beverages.

I wonder if it has the texture a pear does? 

InternalAcceptance August 24th

Rainbow Eucalyptus

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mytwistedsoul August 24th

@InternalAcceptance Omg I've read about those trees! They are so amazing! 

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InternalAcceptance August 24th

@mytwistedsoul  They're even more gorgeous in person.  💙

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mytwistedsoul August 24th

@InternalAcceptance Omg! You've seen them?! That is so awesome! I'd love to see them in person. They get really big too. That's so cool 😊

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InternalAcceptance August 24th

@mytwistedsoul  I have!  I went to Maui for my honeymoon and was able to go and see a ton of them.  They're stunning.

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mytwistedsoul August 24th

@InternalAcceptance Oh wow! I'm going to have to think about a trip to Maui some day. I just think that is so awesome

Congratulations on your marriage! 🎉

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InternalAcceptance August 24th

@mytwistedsoul  Thank you so much!  You definitely should try and take a trip there.  It's so, so wonderful.

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mytwistedsoul August 24th

@InternalAcceptance You're welcome! It's definitely on the must do list for sure! Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️

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easyScarf7950 August 24th

Sequoiadendron giganteum

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communicativePond1728 OP August 25th

@easyScarf7950 ooh the Sequoia!

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communicativePond1728 OP August 25th

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