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Rainbow Fluorite

Back to School: You’re Never Too Old

Jewel of the Month: Fluorite

Fluorite is part of the cubic crystal system meaning that the arrangement of atoms in its crystalline structure forms in cubic shapes. The largest occurrences of fluorite are of magmatic origin. Fluorite arises as a component of acid magmatic rock and it forms in a rainbow of colors. Fluorite vibrates with the crown (7th) chakra. It encourages self-discipline, concentration, and grounding. It assists us to bring order, organization and self-control into our lives. Fluorite affects the brain directly and has been known as a "stone of discernment and aptitude". It stimulates the rapid absorption and processing of information. Fluorite is an excellent learning aid stimulating us to cross-reference existing knowledge and to become aware of things that we have not fully understood conceptually.

Jewels of Life:

September means back to school. It seems that after Labor Day, the new school year really kicks into gear. It’s a time for bringing in new information; a time of increased learning after a summer of fun and play. Kids and college students aren’t the only ones that must concentrate on learning. Learning is a life-long process and by taking opportunities to learn new information we exercise our mental muscles and increase our aptitude and our capacity. Taking the time to put effort into learning can bring about a great sense of accomplishment. The self-discipline it takes to engage in a learning activity can increase your self-esteem and help reduce anxiety. Is there something that you have wanted to learn and would now like to bring that learning into your life? Fall is an excellent time to stimulate your mind. Take a class and learn how to play an instrument, learn a foreign language, learn a new form of art, learn to be a more effective writer or communicator, take computer classes, fitness classes, cooking classes, personal enrichment classes and much, much more. The possibilities are endless and so are the resources. Community Education offers many courses, libraries offer free lectures; bookstores, cooking stores, music stores, health food stores and other specialty stores offer classes, seminars and lectures. Local colleges offer classes for lifelong learning. Check out books at the local library on a subject that interests you. Listen to informational CDs, programs and books on CD or tape while you are driving. Turn your drive time into learning time. Watch educational television shows. When you flex your mental muscles, you increase your brain function, develop new neuro pathways and enrich your life. Having a richer life, that would be ok wouldn’t it?

The world is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. –Eden Phillpots

About the Author

©2007 Annette Marie Pieper is a Harmonic Life Specialist, highly sought motivational speaker, personal coach, and mentor who transforms lives through the power of possibilities. She is CEO of Harmonic Life Institute, a company offering private and group consultations, webinars, workshops, seminars and educational material to inform and inspire you to create harmony in mind, body, heart and soul. Sign up to receive her Jewels of Life Ezine and get your free report on boosting your metabolism at http://www.annettepieper.com and be sure to visit our media center for learning opportunities.

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How to setup a planted aquarium?

I'd like to setup a heavily planted aquarium, (55g), with rainbow fish.

I don't know what equipment I absolutely need. I have a planted 55g Discus tank running for about 3 weeks with 130 watt lights, co2 injection and iron supplements and other than algae growing on them all I only had my Brazilian swords die.

For my new tank should I go with 130 or 260 watt lights?
Should I get special gravel, like floramax or fluorite?
Any other advice is appreciated. Thanks!

The light wattage you choose should be based on whether you want low light or medium/high light plants. Regular pea gravel does not work well with plants. Go with a special gravel like fluorite. As for those Brazilian swords, you didn't do anything wrong to kill them. Contrary to their marketing, they're actually bog plants and cannot grow fully submerged. Amazon swords would be a good replacement. They'd go crazy in a set up like yours.

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