This Mind Plier grew from several jewelry pieces that I'd collected through the years with the common theme of "take a breath" or "just breathe". When I was teaching high school while dealing with aging parents, struggling with personal health issues, coping with medical problems for my husband, etc., I sometimes had to remind myself to just BREATHE!

"Dum Spiro, Spero" is Latin for "While I breathe, I hope." The first time I ran across it was on a trip to Scotland. I selected a shawl pin of Clan MacLennan with their motto for my jewelry souvenir. Then, it was because I liked the bagpiper. The phrase means more to me now. It is also the state motto of South Carolina.  

I had to paraphrase a bit, but this "if/then" means

"If I have breath, (then) I have hope"

The Mind Plier “code" lets the wearer keep it a mystery or allow it to spark conversations. You never know when a conversation can change lives.

I am inspired by many family, friends, & strangers who have held on to hope in the face of adversity & persevered through challenges. I hope this pin will be a reminder to you to breathe & have hope.

The colors are based on ancient & modern Clan MacLennan tartans.

Mind Pliers can help you focus when life is going wonky!