My Rock Tumbling Journey – the Beginning

I believe setting an intention for your life is a very powerful thing to do. Back in May 2023, while visiting Iona Island, Scotland, I set an intention for which to frame my life: Treasure Hunter. It’s incredible how once the context is set with a very powerful feeling behind it, amazing things start to happen in line with that declaration.

Iona is a very magical place – it knew just what I needed. Everything was provided for my new Treasure Hunter context. It was very exciting!

The trip inspired me to take on a new hobby: rock tumbling/polishing! I had a rock tumbler as a kid but my parents shut it off after a few weeks due to the noise. That’s all I really remember about it, but my love for geology and rocks never left me. That was about 50 years ago! It’s about time I get myself a rock tumbler and pick up where I left off! I found some great rocks on Iona. There’s a very beautiful marble there that contains serpentine. This was the inspiration for me to start out rock tumbling!

I purchased a rock tumbler, some grit and supplies and have started on my journey!

My energy is hugely lighter! I am getting up earlier and looking forward to my day. Some days I go down to the river next to me and hunt for rocks. Sometimes a dull rock can hold amazing beauty! I’ve started a few batches of rocks in my tumbler and excited for the outcomes! Sometimes a batch from start to finished polish can take 2 -3 months. There’s so much to learn too, so I study in the meantime. It’s more like an art since there are so many variables. It’s really exciting!

My journey will continue on as my story unfolds! I am very grateful I have given myself this amazing gift! I am enjoying my new self and context for my life. I’ll share some photos as and when the first batch of rock polishing is complete!