A pearl is formed when a grain of sand, parasite or some other irritant works its way into an oyster. As a defence mechanism, a layer of fluid is used to coat the irritant. Layer upon layer of this fluid is deposited until a pearl is formed. Just like an oyster we all have irritants which work there way into our lives. We come up with different defences, strategies and tools to deal with these. Maybe you’re at the beginning of adding layers. Maybe you’re half way through. O