Ah, the crystal. These beautiful gems have traditionally been used to help relieve stress and heal the body, and they also make fabulous necklaces, bracelets, and anklets. Therefore, it is no wonder that some people, including the rich and famous, have opted for crystal healing, a non-invasive therapy that relies on these sparkling, clear gems for their healing and restorative properties.
Some people say that everything is exaggeration. But others, even well-known actors like Shirley MacLaine and Michael York, say that crystals have incredible mystical powers that they can heal and protect. They believe that these cute little gems can do everything from protecting people from muggers to helping restore their dreams, and that they are more than just a worthwhile investment.
The method is simple: crystals or gemstones are places on parts of the body that are identified as “chakras” or that have a specific life force. The body has seven main energy centers and therefore seven corresponding colors attached to them, which is why multi-colored crystals are used.
The idea behind crystals is that getting rid of all that nasty negative energy in one specific place can aid healing, which is what they are primarily used for. They get rid of the bad and, in doing so, heal and help bring about the good. Most crystal practitioners say that crystal healing is a way to focus on what your body needs, as a form of mediation. It is a complementary technique that is not intended to replace any type of medical care.
One way of looking at it is like this: If you are battling a long-term illness with regular hospital care, crystal healing along with your regular medications and therapies can help you focus your optimism, give you a better sense of well-being, and help you cope better. . Or think of it this way: Investing money in little pieces of glass is nothing more than a complete waste of time, and a way that self-proclaimed crystal therapists can rip off innocent and naive (and desperate) people.
Types of crystal healing
Most people believe that crystal therapy only works by visiting a crystal practitioner. While this is the most popular method, there are other applications that may have the same effect (or no effect!). They include:
* As mentioned, visit a crystal healer or someone who is trained in the art of crystal healing. They can place specific crystals on you to cure a certain ailment.
* Wear a gemstone or crystal to stay healthy and heal and protect you throughout your daily life.
* Place a crystal or several crystals on your bed. When you sleep you will feel recharged.
* Place crystals in your bath water while bathing for a moisturizing and revitalizing experience.
* Use crystals during a specialized crystal meditation. This can be accomplished by holding a crystal or by placing it next to it. Try meditating while concentrating on the powers of the crystal.
* Use them in crystal reflexology and / or massage. Rub soft crystals on your skin for maximum effect.
* Soak a glass in water and then drink it (without the glass!). For something a little more fun, make a crystal scent out of a soaked crystal or gem, water, and rubbing alcohol.
Crystal rules
Followers of crystal therapy believe that you should follow these rules to get the most out of your crystals:
* Always clean a glass thoroughly before handling it. Remember that they can hold onto someone else’s energy, so this is important. How you clean them is irrelevant, you can use water, light, herbs or pure sound vibrations if you wish.
* All good crystals need recharging from time to time, so give them a break.
* Do not forget that when you acquire a new crystal you must always “program and dedicate it”, clearly expressing your intention. Do this before using unless you want all of its healing properties to be depleted.
* Like people, different crystals have different properties. Many people believe that crystals choose you for what they can offer you. Is the decision you made the correct one? Only you have the answer …
“The crystals changed my career”
Crystal therapist Lauren came across the use of crystals completely by accident, with life-changing results. She visited a crystal therapist at her mother’s urging when she was pregnant with her second child.
“When a friend of my mother’s who was training to be a crystal therapist asked me to be her guinea pig, I was skeptical. It seemed a bit strange, but I wanted to help. When we got there, I lay down on the table and the practitioner put crystals on my body.
“Suddenly, I could feel the energy moving around me, moving in my hands and feet, even though there was no physical manipulation at all. My feet started to tingle and I began to feel incredibly calm and relaxed.
“As I lay there, I suddenly found myself crying, letting the tears go. I hadn’t cried at all in five years at least, and the emotional release was tremendous. It was amazing that I felt such a release without anyone actually.” touching me or talking to me. She was still sobbing and it was a deep, cathartic feeling.
“Then I realized that I was crying because I didn’t want to go back to work. At the time I was a teacher and had returned to work full time after the birth of my oldest daughter. I ended up feeling very ill and stressed, even though I assumed I had to go back. and do the same again after the baby is born.
“When I got up from the couch I felt immensely lighter, as if a weight had been lifted from me. The result of the treatment is that it helped me gather the courage to go talk to my then-husband and explain how I felt about the disease. pressure of full-time employment.
“It would have been too much for me to go back to the same job with the same hours, but I hadn’t been able to express how I felt before, or even realize how much I felt about it.
“Now I work as a crystal healer myself. It is amazing how someone who did not believe in crystals, who thought putting them on the body would have no effect, could now work as a crystal healer. But I kept an open mind and when I felt the The energy moving was like a revelation for me. It has opened me up spiritually over the years and has changed not only my career, but my entire life. “
The verdict is crystal clear
Like magnetotherapy, crystal therapy is generally considered a non-invasive type of alternative treatment that cannot have adverse effects and is therefore worth a try. That’s true, as long as you don’t abandon conventional medicine in favor of it, or shell out the entire contents of your wallet for fancy glass that simply collects dust on your mantelpiece.
If you want to try crystal therapy, give it a try. But you must have an open mind, some would say extremely gullible, for it to work.
The information in the article is not intended to substitute for medical expertise or the advice of your healthcare provider. We recommend that you discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.