Photo of the Day - Day 17

I have never had a more relaxing Sunday...I was supposed to be skating on the Canal today but since my travel plans got cancelled I had a day of rest and relaxation. Slept in, watched a chick flick, did some reading, and gearing up for the big game tonight.
My photo of the day is of my rock collection (gem stones).  I started collecting these rocks a few years ago and pick one or two up every new place I go and have received some as gifts. All the rocks have a different meaning and energy.  I am trying to learn as much as I can about the stones' energy and purpose as I want to start meditating.  I heard it is very calming and good for the soul if done on a regular basis. I do yoga but have only starting learning about the Chakras.  I have tried a couple of meditation cds but would like to do it more often, even 10 minutes a day would be very healing. :)

So here is my mini collection:

Bowl number 1:  Aren't they beautiful! :) I love the texture and how they feel when I pick them up. Each one is different in size, shape and colour. My favourite in this bowl is the snowflake obsidian and the chrysophase (side by side).

Bowl number 2:  I love this bowl!!  My favourite is the carnelian and the malachite

 (side by side in the bowl)

Bowl number 3: This bowl has "room to grow", I am hoping to find more new stones to fill this bowl by the end of 2011.   I know it is hard to tell by the photos how big the stones are...the bowls are the approximate diameter of a side plate so that should give a visualization.

Big night for the Jets!! Fingers crossed for the win!!