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As a young person, I liked crystals because of their beauty and colours and the way they sparkle. I liked to have crystals around me but didn’t understand their therapeutic effects or how to use them for healing. On one occasion I had badly knocked my elbow and it was really hurting me. A friend who had been reading about crystal healing placed a quartz crystal next to my elbow. I could hardly believe it when within 10 minutes the pain was gone. I had been given proof of just how powerful crystals can be and this stimulated my interest even more.

As time went on I trained in Aromatherapy and Reflexology and became a practicing Complementary therapist. Eventually I got the chance to train properly in crystal healing, gaining a diploma qualification.

I have now reached the grand age of forty and I can honestly say my life has changed immeasurably for the better due to my utilising crystals in my life. I now tutor crystal courses myself and am in a privileged position to share my knowledge with others.

Crystals have always been used since ancient times as a link to God or spiritual wisdom, as well as for their healing properties. The Jewish high priests, which began with Aaron, brother of Moses, wore a breastplate containing semi-precious stones. Behind this were the ummin and thummin, a black stone and a white stone which were used by the priest to obtain directly the word of God. The ancient Egyptians also were known to use crystals such as topaz and tormaline for their healing properties.

I will try to explain how crystals work.

It has been long known and recognised by scientists that crystals have a “charge”. They have been used in technology for this very property for years, such as in computers, watches and televisions. In fact, we would not have technology without the use of crystals and their energetic properties. Nowadays natural crystals have been mostly replaced with the silicon chip, a man-made crystal.

We also have an electrical charge since we are basically liquid crystal. Our teeth, bone, blood and tissues are all formed from minerals, some forming solid structures, and some dissolved in liquid. All living (and ‘non-living’) things vibrate to certain frequencies. We’re taught at school that atoms are in constant motion, so this idea is not alien to us. When an individual is out of balance the crystals’ pure vibration will change their vibration, and bring the imbalance closer to harmony. Just having crystals around will help change the body’s energetic field in a positive way. This is a mild form of the well documented scientific phenomena called the Piezio Electric Effect: the effect that makes watches and computer screens work.

The Piezio Electric Effect means if you apply mechanical pressure, such as squeezing, to a quartz crystal it generates its own electricity. Quartz crystals store, amplify and emit energy at a regular rate depending on how it is cut.

The crystal healing therapist will facilitate changes in the body’s energy field by intuitively choosing the stones that resonate best with the individual. The stones are activated and utilised by using thought energy and feeling energy, or simply put, with intent and love. We know that thought is energy because it travels in waves, and can be scientifically measured. We often know how people are feeling because we sense their ‘vibe’ which is the feeling energy they are emitting.

Crystals make great ornaments and are beautiful to look at but they can do so much more. It is important if you have them around the house or wear jewellery with gemstones or crystals in that you cleanse them regularly. Crystals store energy, so if you have had a stressful day, that ‘stress’ energy will be absorbed by any stones in the vicinity. Technically speaking this can be amplified and then emitted, therefore creating more disharmonious energy around you. It is good to remember that what you put in is what you get out, that is why it is important to cleanse crystals.

CRYSTAL HEALING THERAPY – There are a few different ways to cleanse crystals. The easiest method is to run the stone under a cold tap for a minute or two. Immersing in a salt water solution is another way. This is fine for quartz but be careful with other stones as some may go dull or discoloured. Passing through incense is another way to cleanse your crystals.

I have found that if you look after your crystals then they will look after you. There have been times in my life where I’ve felt alone and unsupported and have been amazed at how I have gained inspiration from the crystals themselves. One day I was feeling particularly low, while walking round my house every crystal I looked at or picked up showed me a little rainbow within it. Even stones that were very dark or I didn’t realise had a rainbow in showed me one. This was the perfect pick-me-up and I felt like the crystals were communicating a spiritual message of hope as symbolised by the rainbows.

If you like crystals or feel drawn to them and have lots around your house it means you probably have an affinity with them. I always encourage people who are interested to extend their knowledge if they can. We need all the healers and healing we can get in this day and age. It’s a tough world to live in sometimes and the gentle supportive energies of crystals can be a strong antidote to that. When choosing the right crystal for yourself go for what feels right rather than what looks good. If you’re old and battered like me you might need a crystal that’s a bit rough round the edges. It will still work if it has a few chips and flaws. We all need to learn that despite our imperfections we are beautiful, just like the little crystals.

By: Lizzie Halbert

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