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UNDERSTANDING CRYSTALS
Do they really have energy? Yes, all parts of life are energy!
Like all things in life - crystals have energy properties. Crystals, rocks, and gemstones live deep below in the Earth. They have resided there for millions, some maybe even billions of years. Some may be newly formed, but most are ancient. When I look at the trees, water, and rocks of this Earth, I think about all they have been through; all that they have seen, felt in their vibrations, and all that they have survived. The Earth is a living Eco-system. Everything in this universe is a form of energy. We can detect this energy through vibrations and senses.
ETHICAL PRACTICES
MINDFUL LIVING & CRAFTING
Know your vendors and their process!
Practicing energy through crystals has been around for a long time. However, in the age of social media - it has become a new age trend. I love seeing more and more people becoming aware of such practices, but unfortunately anything that enters the mainstream flow has the potential to become a trend and a token rather than a sacred experience and honored piece. At Rootin’ supporting ethical practices is very important to us, because sometimes the more things become in demand, the less consciousness is given to how things are made to meet those demands. Understanding the dangers behind the scenes is the main root of living a mindful life. If animals, people, or the Earth is suffering in some way due to what I buy or do, then it is not something I want or need. I will work to find another way to obtain the resource through mindful means. Learn more about this concept in Be your Own Advocate.
The Earth needs its natural elements to maintain balance and the flow for the Circle of Life. This is why I leave a lot of leaves and acorns on the ground rather than making the yard look perfect, because the squirrels and birds gather and graze. For every shell I take from the ocean, I make sure to return more than what I take, because crabs need them for shelter. The only crystals I buy have a meaningful story and ethical means of mining or discovering it. Sometimes the roots of how things are provided or where they came from are unknown and for those things, we have to make a choice: is it worth it or do we wait until we find a resource that is known. I am not perfect when it comes to mindful living, like everything else; it has been a journey and is always a work in progress. However, I do my best to hold myself accountable for how my choices do make a difference in the flow of this Earth. Stay tuned in Seeds of Our Soul Blog for some of personal crystal stories of some of the pieces I cherish and why.
Point of this paragraph: Enjoy the energy with crystals, but do your best to honor the roots and rhythms of where they come from.
HOW CAN CRYSTALS HELP YOU CHANNEL ENERGY, HEAL, FOCUS, OR PROTECT?
Everything is about the flow of energy and power of intentions!
Energy flows as different states of matter, vibrations, perceptions of light (auras and echos of space, time, all life), and chemical properties.
This applies to rocks, crystals, and gemstones as well. They were formed through the process of how different mediums of the energy above came together. Throughout their lifetime they have absorbed an unimaginable amount of energy from diverse experiences of vibrations, matter, and light. They store this knowledge of energy within them. Why I am I referring to them like they are living beings? Life flows through all things in different ways. When we honor everything as a connection to our life and all life, we are able to see everything as a sacred and valuable resource (valuable as in spiritual wealth - not financial). It also does not have to belong to us for us to benefit from its existence. Sometimes, connecting to energy of something and allowing it to remain free in its place on this Earth is just as important. Us humans have a bad reputation for destroying the natural order and habitats of life to meet the demands of gains and greed in resources. I know these are things we get tired of hearing about, but us Empaths literally feel the pain from it all. The Earth is often screaming out in devastation but it often goes unrecognized until it is too late. Whereas, Empaths feel the energy of all things rising and falling; in alignment with how all things flow, and in every fiber the Earth screams out a message; sometimes it is a song, sometimes it is a warning, sometimes it is an agonizing cry, sometimes it is a laugh, sometimes it is violent anger, and sometimes it is wisest lesson; all enlightening insight when we listen.
Therefore, before practicing with crystals it is very important to have a good understanding of Energy Roots and Inner Power!
To learn about using crystals, stay tuned for upcoming lessons, posts, and workshops !