My Favorite Crystals

  I decided the next positive post has to be about my favorite crystals. I love pretty much all crystals, but there are a few that are my favorites. My #1 favorite is Amethyst, especially the banded Amethyst. I have one on my desk at work, by my bed, in my traveling bag, in a necklace pendant and I carry one in my pocket all of the time. I am very drawn towards Amethyst, especially in stressful situations. If I'm stressed or feeling anxious, I reach in my pocket and hold the one I keep in my pocket and instantly feel calmer and more confident.

 

  Amethyst is my most favorite crystal because it has so many different uses. I have many different sizes for many different ways of using them. 
  Amethyst is very calming, protective, relieves stress, eases frustration, and encourages peace and courage. It reduces anxiety, helps concentration and helps with decision making. It also works as an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and can speed up the healing process.

  Black Tourmaline is my next favorite and it is a very protective crystal. I keep The large piece by our front door and a few little pieces in a jar by the back door to block bad energy from coming into our house. I also have some in a little container to hang by the door to the camper and some in even smaller bottles to place in the four corners of a motel room. This crystal also helps with anxiety and helping you stay alert. When you are learning to respect yourself, you can't let in the bad energy and bad vibes from other people so, this crystal is perfect for helping with that.

  Lapis Lazuli is a beautiful blue crystal and is most known for inner peace, trusting yourself and finding truth. When I found out it is good for headaches, I ordered my first one. If I have a bad headache, I hold it against my forehead and I can feel the difference. It may be because I'm placing a cold stone against my forehead, or it may be the crystal doing it's job. Whatever the reason is, I keep one nearby for bad headaches. I also use this crystal for helping with public speaking, boosting immune system and helping to express myself during a job interview.

  White Howlite is also one of my favorites. It is sometimes dyed to look like turquoise or just because some people don't think the pretty white color is as pretty as I think it is. White Howlite has a very soothing energy. It is used to boost patience, helps with insomnia, calms anger and helps with stress. It is handy to have during studying because of the calming energy and it also helps with memory. If we are having a family get-to-gather, I make sure I have one in the room where most of the people are going to gather to take advantage of the soothing energy and to help tensions low. I also have one in a satchel near my bed because it is such a helpful crystal for sleep.

  Red Jasper became one of my favorites when I found out it helps with heart burn. I have suffered from heart burn for most of my life and holding a piece of Red Jasper against my chest helps calm it down. Changing my heart burn medication also helped BIG time.

  Red Jasper is also used for helping with stress, soothes anxiety, and is an encouraging crystal. It is also a good crystal to keep by your bed at night to help calm thoughts that are keeping you awake at night.

  These are just a few of my favorites. I'm only sharing very basic uses for each crystal so feel free to do your own research on the crystals you're interested in.

  Not every crystal is going to work the same for each person. Even though I find amethyst very powerful, you may not find it powerful at all.

I Like To Play With Rocks

The crystals I keep on my desk at work.

 A little over a year ago, I decided I had to make some healthier choices. I was dealing with some anxiety and feeling down a lot. I didn't want to start taking anxiety or depression medication, so I started researching alternative ways to help. I was reading a book about a group of people that started using crystals for different problems and got curious. I have been drawn to unique rocks and rock formations since I was a kid, so I was also a little excited.  I started doing a bunch of research on crystals and their uses and became enamored. I was definitely skeptical at first and only bought a few.
  Almost immediately after I started carrying them, I noticed a difference. I may not feel the vibrations that some people claim they can feel, but I can definitely feel the energy. I feel warmer, happier, calmer and less angry when my crystals are nearby. I am extremely drawn towards amethyst, especially the banded or chevron amethyst. I carry a smaller sized banded amethyst in my packet every day and have noticed my anxiety level has decreased by a LOT.

  I love researching the uses of all of my current and future crystals. I have kept notes on all of the crystals I currently have. When I'm researching other crystals and get that "I HAVE To Have It" feeling, I will research the crystal to see what its properties are and how it can help me. Sometimes, I don't feel like I need it right away, but I keep researching it because something is telling me that I will know when I do need it. Each crystal has a lot of different uses. I will go over some of my favorite crystals and their uses in future posts.

Notes about each crystal I own.

  Taking notes on each of my crystals and then going back to review my notes, helps me reconnect with them. I may not remember why I bought a certain crystal until I read through my notes. When I remember why I bought it and how it helps, I get that exciting feeling I had when I brought it home. Every month, during the full moon, I gather all of my crystals and place them in a basket and set them outside under the full moon to recharge. I also feel like I am reconnecting to all of them all over again each month. There are some crystals that stay in bags for special purposes (sleep, travel, medical, etc.) and there are some that I don't use every day. Taking them out of their storage every month reminds me of what I have and why I have them. I love looking at all of them in the basket. I always feel happy and excited looking at them fresh off a full moon charge.

Getting ready to charge under the full moon.

  Crystals may not work for you or they may affect you differently. One of the good things about crystals is, you can get cheaper ones to try at gift shops or online and see if they do work for you. Also, Crystals may not be your "thing." Try things that interest you and that you are drawn to. Essential oils or incense may be what works for you.

  Part of learning to respect yourself, is finding ways that help you emotionally, spiritually, physically, etc. Some of those ways may be alternative methods that seem a little crazy to everybody else. Don't worry about what they think, though. I don't care if people look at me funny when they find out I have a little baggy of rocks in my pocket. I feel better knowing that baggy is there or seeing it nearby and that is more important than what other people think of me.