How To Begin Learning about Crystals

 

A big question that I get asked over and over again is: “How do I begin learning about crystals?” To be honest, I have never known how to answer that question, so I’ve avoided thinking too much about it. This past Labor Day weekend however, I asked my friends: “What do you want to know about crystals?” and sure enough, here came the question again: “How do I begin?”

I looked around the internet to see what kind of information is generally available, and based on what I saw, I think the best way to answer this, is to share with you how I began. I’m not saying that you must do what I did – I’m hoping to give you a few ideas here, and I’m hoping that you will choose the ideas that work for you. I have every expectation that once you get going, you will get your own ideas and inspiration pretty quickly.

Once I realized that crystals were becoming an integral part of my life, I found myself talking about crystals and sharing my new interest. My friend Barbara, responded particularly strongly, and we began our crystal journey together.

I also found myself assembling all the crystals that I had and putting them in one place. I didn’t have many, and I had managed to memorize the names (those were the days when I still had a memory!) so I didn’t need to get them identified. If you have stones that are unidentified – find someone to help you. I have done this many times for others, and it is a necessary step.

Barbara and I went to a gem and mineral show together, and that was an eye-opener. If you want to learn a lot about stones in a short space of time – go where there are a lot of stones. There are several choices: gem and mineral stores, metaphysical stores, gem and mineral shows and psychic festivals. Stones can also be available at markets and estate sales, but not in great quantity.

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Vivien in Conversation with Ted Dimon – Be Aware of the Instrument that Does the Doing

 

In this month’s interview, Vivien speaks for her friend and colleague, Ted Dimon, a pivotal figure in her life.

Ted and Vivien met at The Constructive Teaching Center in 1983, when they both went there to complete their training in the F.M. Alexander Technique training. Since those days, so long ago, Ted has expanded the amount of literature in the field, by writing 8 books. His most recent book, Sensorimotor Awareness: A Kinesthetic Guide to the Body in Action, is now available and is the main topic of this show.

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Guest Post: Introverts Can Utilize These Self-Care Strategies

 

As an introvert, balancing social engagement with personal time is vital for your well-being, but it can be challenging to maintain. This article, courtesy of Crystal Healing Techniques, explores strategies tailored to your unique needs, helping you maintain emotional and mental health.

Embrace Solitude to Recharge
One of the most important aspects of self-care for introverts is recognizing the need for solitude. It’s essential to dedicate regular periods of time for yourself to unwind and recharge. Whether it’s reading a book, listening to music, or simply sitting in silence, finding what truly helps you reset is key. This time alone is not a luxury but a necessity, enabling you to return to your daily activities refreshed and more focused.

Continue Your Education
Don’t let introversion or social anxiety hold you back from achieving your dreams. For example, by earning a computer science degree, you can build your skills in IT, programming, and computer science theory without needing to navigate traditional classroom settings. If you’re looking for a way to advance your career while managing your comfort levels, this may help.

Set Clear Personal Boundaries
Understanding and communicating your limits with others is vital. Clearly define how much social interaction is too much and learn to say no without feeling guilty. Setting these boundaries helps prevent burnout and ensures that you have enough energy for both work and personal commitments. Remember, expressing your needs doesn’t make you difficult; it makes you self-aware.

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Elestial Quartz | Best Crystal For Healing

 

Hello and welcome back to the Schapera show where Vivien Neil explores this big adventure called Life.

This is the part of the show where I, Vivien, talk to and about crystals, and our crystal guest today is Elestial Quartz. An Elestial Quartz crystal is characterized by layers of terminations on the body of the crystal. This is very difficult to picture, I know, and it is a very hard crystal. I recommend doing an image search online to see examples of these crystals. I encourage you to follow up on this because when you hear what I have to say about Elestial Quartz, you will realize that Elestial Quartz belongs on the must-have list.

Elestial Quartz comprises two out of the first ten crystals I ever acquired. The very first milky quartz point I got in a nice and junk shop is technically an Elestial Quartz because around the base there is a layer of smaller terminations. To be clear, these are not little-formed crystals, which would make it a cluster, but just raised semi-formed crystal shapes with terminations. I know it is hard to picture, so I recommend looking at images online.

The second one is a Smoky Quartz Elestial which I fell in love with at the Cincinnati Gem and Mineral Show, the first time I went to a gem show. When you begin collecting anything, including crystals, you are very cautious about what you buy because you are basically ignorant and unsure about what to do. Elestial crystals are not that common, so I think it is very interesting that I chose two Elestials so early on in my crystal acquisition phase.

Now, I can certainly understand why I was attracted to Elestial Quartz because I know more about it. Elestial Quartz works amazingly on our emotional system, allowing for flow, change, and actualization. Those are big words with big meanings, and Elestial Quartz delivers. It is amazing to look at, full of interest, and radiates a unique energy that is both soothing and invigorating. I challenge you to hold an Elestial Quartz for 10–15 minutes and not come out feeling inspired.

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Sunstone for crystal healing | Self healed crystals

 

Sunstone says we should begin by going over “empathic resonance.” As human beings, when we are functioning within the normal range of the bell curve, we are designed to empathize with our fellow humans. Empathy means that we can identify and resonate with a fellow human’s emotions – in a nutshell, we can feel what another is feeling. When the empathic resonance is one-on-one, it should be mild enough to manage just via recognizing that the emotion belongs to another (or it’s an overreaction). But, when the collective is feeling an emotion, let’s say like disappointment, en masse, then an empath is going to get swamped by these feelings of disappointment. This “swamp” is like a wet blanket on the energy field and prevents the free flow of energy up and down the chakra system. Last time we talked about Scolecite’s contribution to dissolving the wet blanket and this time we’re going to talk about Sunstone’s contribution.

As I infuse the Sunstone/Scolecite combo into the first layer of the energy field, which is done by rubbing the stones on the physical body (incidentally you can do this for yourself at home), I can literally feel the flow of energy begin to ease from the second chakra toward the feet and rise from the second chakra toward the head. This is a remarkable sensation and it is accompanied by a kind of sigh in the energy system, similar to the involuntary sigh we make upon lifting a heavy box. At the same time as the energy system sighs, the client’s face falls into a smile. This is lovely to watch and it gives me a kick every time.

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