Apatite
You’d be forgiven for thinking this mineral was named for the word “appetite,” since the two words look so alike and are pronounced the same way, too. It wasn’t, and yet it’s a strangely fitting coincidence since it’s directly owing to apatite that we are so well able to feed our appetites! As our main source of fertilizer, this group of minerals has allowed us grow a huge abundance of grains, vegetables, and fruit in modern times. Not only that, but apatite is the very mineral our bones and teeth are made of, all the better to hunt, gather, and eat with. But, while it certainly does a stellar job helping us fill our bellies, some believe too much fertilizer is damaging our soil and polluting our water. When you also consider that apatite holds a spot smack in the middle of the Mohs Hardness Scale, its message seems clear: When it comes to feeding our appetites, the middle road is best. Moderation keeps us nourished, healthy, and strong, while too much hurts not only us, but our planet too.
The Bottom Line
MODERATION
“Not too little, not too much, but only just enough.”
One Or More Of These Messages Are For You
-
- Try to make sure you have a good balance of energy you’re taking in versus what you’re putting out.
- If overindulgence is your default mode, you could be headed toward illness and depletion.
- The opposite can be just as damaging, so if you tend to be overly severe or spartan, make sure you’re giving your body plenty of nourishment.
- Your mind and soul can suffer from too much consumption too. If all you’re doing all day is consuming media, you’re going to end up miserable.
- If you know you’ve been consuming too much, try contributing, creating, or connecting, instead.
- Balance periods of high productivity with periods of replenishment.
- If there’s something in your life you want to grow, feed it!
- Everything in moderation…, including moderation.
