Crystals to Enhance Your Meditation
by DeAnna VandeZande
A common frustration that I hear almost daily is that many of you are not having the meditation experience you long for. The common theme seems to be the desire to quiet the mind and to then make a meaningful spiritual connection. Today we will be talking about crystals that may help in this area, specifically crystals to help achieve a calm mind and strengthen your connection to Source and to your Higher Self.
First of all, I want to say that any stone/rock or crystal can be used to assist you with meditation. They are all created by, and offer a direct link to the source of us all. That said, there are crystals that have a more specific purpose or quality. It’s like comparing the qualities of vegetables… they are all nutritious and life sustaining, but if you are in need of a big dose of Vitamin A, eating carrots would be a better choice than eating cauliflower.
I have selected several crystals to help specifically with quieting the mind and connecting to Source.
* Amethyst – calms the mind and quiets thoughts, helps achieve elevated states of consciousness and brings about deeper understanding
*Sodalite – eliminates mental confusion, quiets and calms the chattering mind, promotes peace and stillness and allows new information to be received
*Fluorite – aids in concentration and helps to focus the mind, clears confusion and negativity, and enables the mind to maintain a meditative and centered space
*Selenite – brings clarity of mind, instills deep peace, can assist in opening the crown and higher crown chakras
*Apophyllite – mentally calming, overcomes anxiety, worries and fears, has strong links to the spiritual realm, enhances spiritual vision and facilitates meditative state
*Labradorite – calms an overactive mind and energizes the imagination, deepens meditation, accesses spiritual purpose and raises consciousness
*Clear Quartz – helps to quiet mental distractions and to realize spiritual purpose, an all-around amazing crystal that can be used alone or in combination with any other crystals to amplify and enhance their qualities.
These crystals may be used in various ways to assist with meditation. Simply holding one or more of them during your meditation is really all that is needed, but if you are laying or reclining, they can be placed on your chakras or on, beside or around your body. They can also be placed nearby, such as under your chair or on a side table.
Upon request, I have each of these crystals available for use in Reiki sessions or as part of a Crystal Healing session. It is important to note, however, that these stones and this information is not intended to replace the treatment of a licensed healthcare provider for any health condition.
Namaste,
DeAnna