"Rhodochrosite represents selfless love and compassion. it expands consciousness and integrates spiritual with material energies. Rhodochrosite is excellent for the heart and relationships. It helps to heal the trauma associated with abuse. Rhodochrosite helps the heart to assimilate painful feelings without shutting down. This loving stone gently insists that you face the truth about yourself and others, without excuses or evasion, but with loving awareness. Rhodochrosite is linked to the higher mind and aids in the integration of new information. It encourages a positive attitude, enhances dream states as well as creativity. Rhodochrosite encourages spontaneous expression of feelings. It lifts a depressed mood and brings lightness into life." The Encyclopedia of Crystals by Judy Hall