The Art of Crying crystal heart Illustrated with pages from herbals

Illustrated with pages from herbals held within the archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens

Valerie Cloud Clearer Schwan Ringland PhD is an Indigenous East Frisian (and Jewish-Sumerian) woman

These are one of my favourite Agate types

Bumble Bee Jasper originates in Australia and has vibrant patterns throughout

~ They may be used to clear crystals

The Art of Crying crystal heart Illustrated with pages from herbalsAn illustrated celebration of crying in all its forms combining stories, science and culture to show that a good cry could just be the secret to happiness. Explore the healing, transformative power of shedding tears in this evocatively illustrated study of crying, one of the most uniquely human things we do. What if crying wasn't just an involuntary reaction to feeling sad, vulnerable, or overwhelmed but a hidden wellspring of power we could harness