THE HEALING POWER OF STONES

Gemstones and crystals have been around and used in many civilizations for thousands of years in rituals, as protection charms, and as ornaments and jewelry. In fact, they play a part in the formation of our Earth's crust, and therefore hold a lot of information about our ancestrals and past. Stones are valued not only for their natural beauty, but for their transformative properties and powers. 

Crystals are the purest, most atomically organized and structured solid material existent and therefore they contain structured channels through which energy circulates. Due to that, light and energy flows more easily through them than through us. Us humans also have energetic vibrations and once in contact with crystals, our bodies become naturally receptive to those energies. That's why crystals are great instruments or conductors to reorganize our light and energy. They remind us of who we are in essence and are tools for self-knowledge, development, and growth. 

Over the years the admiration for crystals have continually risen and its rituals and traditions have been adapted to better serve individuals and their needs. Whether you use them in grounding rituals or cleansing spaces in your home, they are used as a powerful tool for spiritual healing, self-care rituals, and wellness practices. 

HOW TO CONNECT WITH CRYSTALS

There are some ways you can resonate with the energy of crystals, whether you use it in an active practice (meditating, chakra healing, crystal therapy, etc) or adopt a passive connection (jewelry, decor, in your pocket, etc). Also, it's important to understand that working with crystals is very intuitive and may work different for everyone. Whatever way you wish, learning how to apply crystals in your everyday life can be easier than ever. Consider this a mini guide on how to use crystals in your everyday life.

Crystals for Home:

• Druze or clusters are amazing to keep the energy of a space circulating and purifying. I suggest Clear Quartz, Amethyst, and Smoky Quartz clusters
• Plants and crystals exchange energy, just place them on the soil and crystals should help them grow stronger. I suggest tumbled or raw stones of Green or Clear Quartz, Jade, and Emerald
• Have a Black Tourmaline near the front door (or behind the door) of your home and it will block any unwanted energy
  

Crystals for Work:

• Druze or clusters such as Citrine, Pyrite, and Blue Kyanite are great to spark an empowered, creative, clear-minded, and focused energy in a work environment
• For any health or spiritual therapists and instructors, I suggest always having an Amethyst cluster in your workspace or carry one pocket stone 
• Pocket stones are great and simple ways to carry which ever needed energy with you in your work environment. I suggest all mentioned above plus Onyx which concentrates on discipline and focus 

Crystals for Self-Care:

• Incorporating them in baths are a great way to cleanse yourself. Choose Quartz crystals because they are safe in water (not all crystals are water friendly, please do your research first). I suggest Rose Quartz, Amethyst, and Clear Quartz for their calming and loving energy
• Meditating with crystals and doing breathing exercises holding a crystal near your heart are a great way to try and connect with their energy
• Water infused with crystals is a great way to obtain their properties. I teach a DIY Crystal Water here
• Body gridding with crystals are great to help realign our energy, especially if placed along the 7 chakras. There's a blog post about using crystals and chakras here
  
  
  

There are so many other ways we can connect with crystals, but those are just a few of my favorite tips. Please comment below and tell me your favorite way of utilizing crystals in your everyday routine!