Using Crystals - An Explanation
by Donna Thomson
One day I was quietly pondering my belief that crystals should be used intuitively rather than basing interactions only on existing descriptions. I feel that we are naturally drawn to the crystals we need at any one time and that there is an interplay between our energy and that of crystals. Perhaps nature's way of balancing aspects of our body, mind or spirit - wherever it is needed. As I pondered this, a guide came through with the following confirmation and explanation...
"People must not start from the crystals as a description. They must start with the crystal through its energy and its calling to heal. One may be aware of such purposes or needs, or one may desire to feel balanced without an understanding of specific need or motive. This is why the need for self-guidance is essential. To choose a stone for its appeal alone will bring you what you need at a single moment in time.
Ask for guidance and accept the energy of the chosen crystal in its endeavour to bring you what you need. It is not necessary to even be aware of what is occurring or where, why or how. Ask the crystal's energy to be delivered to where it is needed for healing, balance and awakening. Ask that it work with your energy for your higher good and with pure intention.
Feel for sensations. Listen to guidance that is brought through in stillness or meditation. Take note of your feelings, thoughts, emotions and dreams - all are intuitive connections. Explore the thoughts that come to mind - perhaps they need to be dealt with...healed...learnt from? Let emotions pass through you in order to be released. Allow a connection with a crystal to bring insight, bring answers to questions, or to help make choices.
When you walk the same way each day, thinking the same, behaving the same, seeing all in the same way, there is stagnation. The subtle energy of crystals can bring to attention aspects of your being - seeing, doing, feeling and thinking, that need addressing in order to become more aligned with that which you intend to be - that which you came here to be.
Crystal energy knows its job. It is attracted to where it is needed, but of course can also be manually directed towards specific tasks. As long as an allocated task is in harmony with the crystal's energy and your own, wise use of crystals can provide many benefits. Some will understand a crystal and use it accordingly. Some will absorb the energy of the crystal beyond their conscious awareness. In either way, the goal is achieved when even the smallest of adjustments takes place within that person's whole being. In any regard, ask for what you want, what you need, and it shall be given. Use this creed wisely and it can lead you to your true reality...true identity...true-ness."
I am delighted that Mother Earth has provided us with these natural healers - crystals and gemstones. I believe that even though many people are naturally drawn to use crystals, they can hesistate because they feel they have to find information first. As this guide has confirmed, this is not so. In fact, like in many areas of our life, we need to use our instincts to know what is right for us. The key to using crystals is exploration. Let your knowledge unfold through your experiences and you will learn much more than you expect!