“And I don’t think there is anything wrong with claiming a purely emotional or “spiritual” benefit from something.”

Of course not – that is after all, the justification for most ( and I think most worthwhile ) art, be it painting, sculpture, music or poetry. And the rock looks cool.

Not sure about the pouring stuff in my nose thing … but my congestion issues are pretty clearly allergy related, and when I can avoid the allergens I’m okay. Seasonally when I can’t avoid the willow pollen, I’m so plugged that I wouldn’t be able to pour anything in my sinuses anyway.