Night Sky Peace, Lapis Ring

She sat on the old wooden bench, the one that creaked with every shift. The night was still. Above, the sky stretched out, a deep velvet canvas dotted with stars. She took a breath, the cool air filling her lungs, and let it out slowly.

The stars took her back to those summer nights at sleepaway camp. She remembered lying on the grass with her friends, staring up at the sky, feeling the cool earth beneath her. She had felt a sense of wonder then, a sense of being part of something much bigger than herself.

She remembered the giggles, the whispered secrets, and the feeling of camaraderie as they all gazed up, lost in their own thoughts. The world had seemed so vast and full of possibilities. The worries of home and school had melted away, leaving only the magic of the night sky.

Now, sitting on the bench, she felt that same peace. The worries of the day seemed to drift away. The stars were constant, unchanging, a reminder that some things endured.

She sat there for a long time, just looking up, letting the peace of the night seep into her. The stars twinkled, the night air wrapped around her, and for a moment, she felt truly at peace. It was a simple thing, really, but sometimes the simplest things were the most profound.

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The Night Sky Peace Ring features a deep blue lapis with golden flecks. On either side of the ring an olive brand leaf pattern, symbol of peace reaches toward the gem.