Promoting Mindfulness and Manifestation with Crystals by Jennifer Ruth.

Practitioners of mindfulness and meditation will agree that these are excellent tools to enhance one’s life – particularly in an ever-increasing stressful world! However, what if we could improve the process and make the healthy habits of meditation and mindfulness even more effective? One excellent way to do so would be to incorporate crystals into these practices, as well as everyday living. Therefore, if you are ready to sharpen your focus, bring your awareness to the present, ground your mind, and relax your body, then read on! It is essential to remember that each crystal possesses unique energy and benefits. Therefore, the table below can help you select the right stone for your specific needs. A great way of choosing the right stone to use in your meditation practice is to look at whatever your intention may be. Thereafter, you will need to cleanse the stone and, having done so, place it either in your hand while meditating or on your altar for ease of focus.

Choosing the right stone Obsidian – Grounding and Clearing Do you need to get grounded during your meditation or mindfulness session? If so, Obsidian could be just the stone you are looking for. Holding this powerful stone during your practice can help you release emotional blockages, reduce stress, clear negativity, and promote relaxation and personal growth while maintaining your focus.

Amethyst – the stone of Calm and Tranquility Want to access your intuition? If so, you will need to become calm to do so, and Amethyst would be the ideal meditation companion to help you achieve this end. Amethyst is also known to help activate the third eye chakra, often referred to as Ajna, which is situated between the eyebrows and can help with the development of your psychic skills.

Clear Quartz – “The Master Healer” This crystal possesses multiple properties, including helping one set their intentions, clearing mental clutter, and amplifying energy in other crystals by purifying and cleansing them. As a result, Clear Quartz is an absolute must-have for those serious about their meditation and mindfulness practices.

Citrine – The Abundance Manifester Wanting to attract more abundance into your life, whatever form that abundance may mean to you personally? Should this be the case, Citrine could be a powerful ally where your manifestation of abundance is concerned. Adding Citrine to your meditation practice can help raise your vibration to the very same frequency of abundance, thereby facilitating its manifestation into your physical experience.

Rose – The “Love” Stone Rose corresponds with the Heart Chakra and represents unconditional love. As a result, it helps us to both give and receive all forms of love. It can also help us to heal from the past and lead a life of compassion and self-worth. Rose is also said to have the ability to strengthen positive affirmations, bring harmony into relationships, and replace negative energy with positive energy.

Selenite – The Sacred CleanserReady to bring a sense of absolute peace and spiritual elevation into your life? If so, then look no further than Selenite during your meditation or mindfulness practice, as this powerful crystal is understood to do all of this, as well as clear blockages in the energy fields and enhance clarity of thought. Some practitioners of Lithotherapy believe that Selenite can help shield a person from negative influences and bring a sense of peace and harmony within.

Labradorite – “The Stone of Magic” Labradorite is a mesmerising stone; with its stunning flashing lights, it can help you connect with that higher version of yourself, which is connected to the Divine, as well as tune into your inner wisdom and begin to create a magical life. This stone corresponds with the third eye chakra, thereby enhancing clarity of thought, fostering the ability to trust one’s intuition, and cultivating faith in your abilities to co-create with the Universe. Using Labradorite while meditating can help control internal chatter, promote psychic abilities, and enhance one’s spiritual journey.

Carnelian – The Chakra Booster Are you looking to stimulate your lower chakras? Should this be the case, then Carnelian is the stone for you, as it can help strengthen the sacral, solar plexus, and root chakras. Understood to be the stone that promotes confidence and courage, Carnelian helps to support and stabilise the three lower chakral centres and spark that creative spirit while inspiring and encouraging you to move onwards and upwards in life.

Lapis Lazuli – The Stone of Wisdom Lapis Lazuli is not only a stunning stone to look at but also symbolises power, wisdom and truth, and as a result, has been a firm favourite of crystal enthusiasts and practitioners of Lithotherapy for centuries. The properties of Lapis Lazuli are manifold in that it is understood to vitalise the third eye chakra and thus stimulate one’s intuition and spiritual perception, which is why it is frequently used in spiritual and mindfulness practices. Lapis Lazuli is also understood to be a protective stone, as it shields the user from negative energies and creates a protective cocoon of ambience around them.

Taking Care of your Crystals The above is but a small example of all the wonderful crystals and gems that Mother Nature has to offer us and the many benefits they may bring. However, to get the maximum benefit from our gems, we don’t only need to choose them wisely but also to store, cleanse and recharge them correctly. To cleanse your gems, various natural methods are available, including salt baths, holding them under running water, or burying them in the earth for a day to help release any negative energies. Where recharging or charging crystals and gemstones are concerned, either placing them in direct sunlight (providing the stone is not light sensitive) or putting them on your windowsill during a full moon are both effective measures. Last but not least, by ensuring your gems are stored in a clean, dark place, away from both harsh chemicals and direct sunlight, they will conserve their energy and serve you for many years to come!