Worry Stone
Worry stones are smooth, polished gemstones usually in the shape of an oval with a thumb-sized indentation. They are also known as thumb stones or palm stones. They originated in Ancient Greece. Held between the index finger and thumb, rubbing them is believed to lessen one's worries.
This action is a type of stim which can often create feelings of calmness and reduce stress levels. They enjoyed relatively large popularity in the 1970s. They are also believed to have originated in Tibet, for the same usage. (see Lobsang Rampa's books for further information). Also Wiccans and other Neo-Pagans use worry stones and they are sold in pagan shops online.
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Famous quotes containing the words worry and/or stone:
“There are certain stereotypes that are offensive. Some of them don’t worry me, though. For instance, I have always thought that Mammy character in Gone with the Wind was mighty funny. And I just loved “Amos ‘n’ Andy” on the radio. So you see, I have enough confidence in myself that those things did not bother me. I could laugh.”
—Annie Elizabeth Delany (b. 1891)
“The stone often recoils on the head of the thrower.”
—Elizabeth I (1533–1603)