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02/03/2024

"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it."

"The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho

"The Alchemist" is a captivating novel written by the esteemed Brazilian author Paulo Coelho, first published in 1988. The story follows the journey of Santiago, a young shepherd from Andalusia, who embarks on a quest to fulfill his Personal Legend, guided by the wisdom of the Language of the World and the Alchemist.

At the outset of the story, Santiago is plagued by a recurring dream about a treasure hidden in the Egyptian pyramids. He encounters an old man who claims to be a king and urges him to pursue his dream, which he dubs his Personal Legend. Santiago resolves to sell his flock of sheep and travel to Tangier to pursue his dream, but he is promptly robbed and left destitute. He perseveres and takes up work with a crystal merchant, learning the value of persistence and hard work.

Santiago ultimately saves enough money to continue his journey, and along the way, he meets an Englishman searching for the Alchemist, a wise man possessing the secrets of the Philosopher's Stone. They journey together to an oasis where they finally meet the Alchemist, who teaches Santiago about the Language of the World and the importance of following one's heart. Santiago learns to communicate with the wind, the sun, and the desert, and falls in love with a woman named Fatima.

As Santiago approaches the pyramids, he is captured by a band of thieves who coerce him into revealing the location of his treasure. Ultimately, Santiago comes to the realization that the true treasure he sought was not the gold and riches he initially sought but rather the journey itself and the lessons he learned along the way. He returns to the oasis, reunites with Fatima, and discovers that the treasure he had been seeking was buried beneath a tree where he had slept at the outset of his journey.

"The Alchemist" is a timeless and thought-provoking tale.

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02/03/2024

I never had one of those lives where I could take it easy and just relax.
While everyone else could sit back and enjoy the ride, I had days full of challenges and nights full of struggle.
There wasn’t time to rest or the chance to do what I wanted..
For as long as I can remember, my life has been a journey of fires and storms.
Fires that tried to consume me and storms that were intent on drowning me..
None of that ever stopped me, it only made me stronger.
There were many times that I was forced to my knees fighting for survival in a world that seemed determined to bring me down..
But each time, I got up, dusted myself off and found a way to keep going.
No one ever gave me much of a chance to make it, but then, I don’t need anyone’s approval or permission to be the independent, strong and empowered person that I am.
I’m not the one who will ask for help because I’ve never had anyone helping me during the hardest times of my life.
I’ve had to fight, battle and scrap every step of the way for everything I have.
So, I definitely don’t need to be fixed, saved or completed and I’m not holding out for a hero.
I learned a long time ago that no one was showing up to bail me out of the hard stuff..so I did what I had to do and became the hero of my own story.
Maybe I don’t have a fancy costume or have a made up name, but i do have a superpower:
I’m fiercely unstoppable, each and every day.
That doesn’t mean I don’t get knocked down, that doesn’t mean I don’t have bad days..
But I don’t stay down and l’ll never give up.
So, all the times that the world and life tried to break me?
All that did was make me stronger,wiser and better.
Now, thanks to all the people that hurt me, all the days that shattered me and all the times that I failed.
They taught me that I can do anything and overcome the obstacles that crash into my life.
I’m more than just a person, a brave heart and iron spirit.
I am a strong woman..and there’s nothing I can’t do.
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10/26/2022

This is the latest addition to the shop:

This Beaded Necklaces item is sold by ACenteredStone. Ships from Valhalla, NY. Listed on Oct 26, 2022

06/16/2022

I just added this necklace to the shop--check it out!

This simple yet elegant single strand necklace consists of pipestone coin beads, separated by lengths of delicate garnet beads carefully hand-selected to match the warm deep red pipestone coin beads. The ends are finished with sterling silver findings, and it closes with a sterling silver toggle

03/31/2022

Here's the latest addition to my Etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1192891748/orange-coral-and-turquoise-single-strand?click_key=1e6f4c027e5b5c3c6d53c26af948c1b6530abdc5%3A1192891748&click_sum=7cdc6360&ref=shop_home_active_39

03/03/2022

This necklace was just added to the Etsy shop:

This stunning necklace features a large centered turquoise oval framed by a pair of etched Native American bench-pressed sterling silver beads. The remainder of the strand consists of graduated red bamboo coral beads. The ends are finished with small red coral beads and sterling silver findings, and

01/05/2022

This delicate coral and turquoise necklace was just added to the shop.

This delicate necklace consists of groups of red coral beads alternating with groups of turquoise beads. The ends are finished with sterling silver findings, and it closes with a sterling silver toggle clasp. The perfect piece to add a note of the Southwest to any outfit! Gemstone lore holds that

10/28/2021

This necklace was just added to the shop--a wonderful addition to your fall wardrobe!

This distinctive necklace features oval goldstone beads framed with small freshwater pearls and crystals, alternating with a group of beads consisting of a freshwater pearl surrounded by small goldstone beads and crystals. Each grouping of larger beads is separated from the next by a length of fine

08/16/2021

06/23/2021

I just wanted to share with everyone the necklace I just added to the shop:

This unique single strand necklace features clusters of turquoise rondelles, framed by faceted Mexican opal rondelles, and separated by a group of polished mookaite beads. The buff shades of the Mexican opal and the mookaite are a eye-catching contrast with the turquoise beads. The ends are finished

04/19/2021

This eyeglass holder was just added to the shop:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/990216800/gunmetal-gray-pearl-beaded-eyeglass?ref=shop_home_active_10