REMEDY #1: AMETRINE
Ametrine can help increase clarity, which clears away confusion. It works with the third eye, helping you increase insight, as well as with the solar plexus chakra, which gives you confidence in your vision. When you are confused, carry ametrine in your pocket or wear it as a pendant around your neck. When you start to feel confused, hold the ametrine in your hand, close your eyes, and repeat the mantra 10 times, or until you feel a sense of peace.
REMEDY #2: SELENITE
Selenite is a high-vibration crystal that connects you to a higher source of wisdom. If you are experiencing confusion, hold a piece of selenite and sit or stand quietly for 5 to 10 minutes with your eyes closed, breathing deeply and repeating the mantra. You can also carry a piece of selenite with you throughout the day if you are experiencing ongoing confusion.
TIP: If you often awaken feeling confused, sleep with a piece of ametrine or selenite under your pillow to help you gain clarity while you sleep.
Connection
WITH THE DIVINE
Within each of us lies a spark of the Divine. Every living creature and object on Earth is made up of the same energetic material, which comes directly from the Source. Connecting with the Divine serves many purposes, from balancing emotions to experiencing grace, gratitude, joy, and wonder. Taking the time to connect with the Divine daily through prayer or meditation can greatly enhance your life.
I welcome the presence of the Divine. I exist within the Divine, as the Divine exists within me.
MEDITATION
Sit quietly and comfortably, breathing normally. Ground and center yourself. Now, visualize a white light coming down from above and entering through your crown chakra. Allow the white light to flow through your body and out of you, completely filling and enveloping you. As you visualize, repeat the mantra. Sit within the white light for at least 10 minutes. Finish by grounding and centering again.
REMEDY #1: SUPER SEVEN
This is a very high-vibration crystal that contains seven different types of crystal within a single stone. It opens your aura and spirit to higher influence, while also awakening intuition. Use this powerful stone by holding it in your receiving (nondominant) hand during the meditation to aid in your connection to the Divine.
REMEDY #2: HERKIMER DIAMOND
The Herkimer diamond is another very powerful high-vibration crystal. Work with it in your meditation or prayer, holding it in your receiving (nondominant) hand as you meditate or pray.
TIP: Because these crystals have such a high vibration, you will want to work with them in short spans, at least at first. Start by working with the crystals for 5 to 10 minutes, and work your way up to longer sessions of 30 to 60 minutes.
Connection
WITH ONE’S SPIRIT
Human beings are made up of mind, body, and spirit. Often, people are very good at connecting with one or two of those parts (usually mind and body), but not as effective at connecting with spirit. Connection with your spirit allows you to live in your integrity and walk the path your spirit intends, which is in alignment with your higher purpose.
I am grateful to my higher self, which guides me in all that I do.
MEDITATION
Sit comfortably with your eyes closed. Focus your attention inward, allowing yourself to travel to the place inside of you where your spirit dwells. As you focus your attention, repeat the mantra. Continue for at least 10 minutes.
REMEDY #1: RAINBOW FLUORITE
Because it works with all of your upper chakras, from your heart through your crown chakra, rainbow fluorite is very good at connecting you to your higher self. Place a rainbow fluorite under your pillow at night, repeating the mantra as you drift off to sleep. Keep a journal next to your bed to write down any insights you have upon awakening.
REMEDY #2: CELESTITE
Celestite can help you communicate with your higher self, as well. Hold a small piece in your receiving (nondominant) hand while you meditate, paying attention to any messages you receive.
TIP: Your spirit is here to provide you with guidance. You can ask for guidance on specific issues. Try asking a question of your spirit as you drift off to sleep, and then record any dreams or insights you have when you awaken. Placing a piece of rainbow fluorite or celestite under your pillow may help amplify these messages. Receiving the information while you sleep can help remove anything, such as ego, that might block the information during your waking hours.
Contentment
Living a contented life means you are happy and at peace with yourself and your circumstances. Contentment doesn’t mean stagnation, however. Instead, it is a conscious choice to remain peaceful in all circumstances. Picture contentment as the ability to remain peaceful in the midst of turmoil, sitting as still as a rock in a tornado, where the rock rests solidly on the ground while everything swirls in the tornado all around it.
I experience contentment and peace in all circumstances.
MEDITATION
Another way to visualize contentment is as a reed that bends in the wind, bending but never breaking, and then facing upright to the sun once the windstorm has passed. Sit quietly and comfortably, breathing normally. Repeat the mantra as you visualize a reed in heavy wind, always bending, never breaking, and always returning upright to face the sun. Do this for at least 10 minutes.
REMEDY #1: AMETHYST
Amethyst is a multipurpose stone, and it works especially well for establishing calm and contentment. Wear amethyst jewelry, such as a pendant or earrings, or carry a piece of amethyst in your pocket.
REMEDY #2: GREEN AVENTURINE HEART CHAKRA WORK
This stone imparts quiet contentment and tranquility, working with your heart chakra to add unconditional love. Lie on the floor with green aventurine on your heart chakra. Close your eyes and repeat the mantra for 10 minutes.
REMEDY #3: ROSE QUARTZ
This calm crystal of unconditional love can help you love your life and circumstances unconditionally, as well. Carry a piece of rose quartz in your pocket or keep one in a location where you spend a lot of time.
Courage
Having courage doesn’t mean being unafraid. Rather, it means acting even in the face of fear. Some people require courage for small daily acts, while others require courage to make changes in their lives or face new situations. Regardless of why you need courage, finding the strength to act in ways that support your truth are essential to walking your spirit’s path.
I give thanks to my higher self for giving me the courage to do everything I need to walk my spirit’s path.
MEDITATION
Sit quietly in a comfortable position with your eyes closed. Repeat the mantra 10 times and visualize yourself performing whatever act it is you fear and coming through it with newfound strength. When you have completed your visualization, repeat the mantra 10 times again, or until you feel a sense of strength.
REMEDY #1: BLOODSTONE
Bloodstone is a crystal of the root and heart chakras, both of which are involved in the development of courage. The root chakra helps you overcome fear, while the heart chakra enables you to act with love and purpose. Meditate for 10 minutes holding your bloodstone in your receiving (nondominant) hand while you repeat the mantra.
REMEDY #2: SNOWFLAKE OBSIDIAN
A root chakra stone, snowflake obsidian helps ground you and enables you to overcome fear so you can take action. Carry snowflake obsidian in your pocket whenever you need extra courage.
REMEDY #3: CARNELIAN
Another stone of the root and sacral chakras, carnelian allows you to focus on achieving what you need to, no matter how much you fear it. It’s a great stone to have in your pocket while you’re trying to gain the courage to ask for a raise or promotion at work.
Creativity
Human beings are naturally creative, because we get to create who and what we are each and every day. Sometimes, however, we get stuck in a rut and our creativity seems to dry up. Creativity is a sacral chakra issue, so wo
rking with sacral chakra stones like carnelian can help spark creativity.
I give thanks to the universe for providing me with an unlimited source of creativity.
MEDITATION
Holding a carnelian stone, sit quietly with your eyes closed and your attention focused on your sacral chakra. As you inhale, imagine creativity flowing from the universe in through your sacral chakra. As you exhale, imagine the creativity flowing from your sacral chakra throughout your body. As you breathe, repeat the mantra 10 times, or until you feel a sense of peace.
REMEDY #1: AMETRINE
Ametrine is a naturally occurring gemstone that is a combination of two creativity-inducing crystals, amethyst and citrine. To spark creativity, tape an ametrine crystal to the bottom of your office chair. For inspiration while you sleep, place an ametrine crystal under your pillow.
REMEDY #2: IOLITE
Iolite, also known as water sapphire, is a powerful creativity booster, and it can help spark inspiration. Wear iolite jewelry or carry a piece of iolite in your pocket whenever you need a little extra inspiration.
TIP: If you work in a creative profession, such as writing or graphic design, place a bowl of gemstone beads made from creative crystals like ametrine and chalcedony on your desk.
Denial
Denial is a way of lying to ourselves, although we don’t do it with bad intent. Rather, it is how our ego protects us from information that, on a subconscious level, we feel may harm us. While denial is a selfprotective mechanism, it is almost never constructive. Pushing past denial and looking at the reality of a situation is the only way we can effectively move through and past it.
I see all aspects of my life and self clearly and with compassion.
MEDITATION
Stand in front of a mirror and gaze deeply into your eyes. Start by stating the mantra and affirming love, kindness, and compassion for yourself. Next, speak whatever you have been denying aloud, but with kindness, maintaining eye contact with yourself in the mirror the entire time. Gaze into your own eyes for five minutes, repeating the mantra. When you finish, ground and center yourself, and visualize yourself surrounded by a pure, white, loving light.
REMEDY #1: RAINBOW FLUORITE
Rainbow fluorite works with multiple chakras simultaneously because it has multiple colors. In this case, the purple in the fluorite helps you gain spiritual insight via your third eye chakra, the blue helps you live within your truth via the throat chakra, and the green works with the heart chakra to help you view yourself compassionately. All are important in overcoming denial. Hold a piece of rainbow fluorite in your receiving (nondominant) hand while you complete the meditation, or carry it with you in a pocket as you go about your day.
REMEDY #2: RHODOCHROSITE
Rhodochrosite is a gemstone that removes the blockages causing denial. Sleep with it under your pillow at night, and write down any realizations you have in a journal in the morning. Then, visualize yourself surrounded by a loving and healing white light.
TIP: If someone in your life is experiencing denial about a problem such as an addiction, give that person a piece of rhodochrosite or rainbow fluorite to help see things more clearly.
Depression
Everyone feels a bit blue from time to time, but when that sadness persists, it may grow into chronic depression. Depression can affect your mind, body, and spirit, causing lingering physical pain and ennui that keeps you from living a vibrant, joyful, and productive life. If you are experiencing short-term or long-term depression, try these remedies in conjunction with professional therapy.
I seek out and enjoy all the pleasure and happiness available to me in my daily life.
MEDITATION
Gratitude is an excellent way to help you find the small joys in your life. Sit quietly with your eyes closed. Speak the mantra aloud, and then say, “I am grateful for …” State something large or small that brings you peace and joy. Repeat this for as many things as you can find for which you are grateful. Finish by repeating the mantra.
REMEDY #1: AMBER
Amber is a happy crystal that can help elevate your mood. Wear amber jewelry whenever you need a boost.
REMEDY #2: CLEAR QUARTZ GRID
Clear quartz is a great all-purpose crystal for mental, emotional, and spiritual healing. It can help ease many of the issues associated with depression. Make a simple circular grid with eight clear quartz points and a larger piece of clear quartz in the center, aiming the points away from the center stone to direct the energy out into the room. Place it near where you sleep or work.
REMEDY #3: SMOKY QUARTZ
Smoky quartz absorbs negative energy and replaces it with positive energy. Keep smoky quartz with you at all times, wearing it as jewelry or carrying it in your pocket. Be sure to cleanse the crystals daily, especially if you have severe depression.
Despair
Despair occurs when you have lost all hope. When you are in despair, it may feel dark and difficult to function. It robs you of motivation and leaves you feeling empty and alone. The way to combat despair is to begin to reconnect with anything that makes you feel hopeful, no matter how small or insignificant it might seem. Once you can allow hope to reenter, you are on your way to healing. Despair is a very serious emotional situation that may require mental health care, as well. If you are contemplating self-harm, please seek professional guidance.
For everything that ends, there is a new beginning. I welcome my new beginning with gratitude.
MEDITATION
Instead of sitting and quietly meditating, seek out beauty. Visit someplace that you feel is exceptionally beautiful and spend time there, or listen to a piece of music that you love. Repeat the mantra for at least 10 minutes as you experience the beauty.
REMEDY #1: SMOKY QUARTZ
Despair is a very negative emotion. Smoky quartz can help absorb the negativity and turn it into positive energy. Sleep with smoky quartz under your pillow and carry it with you wherever you go, cleansing the crystals daily.
REMEDY #2: CELESTITE
Celestite can help awaken hope. When you are in deepest despair, always carry celestite with you in your pocket. Cleanse it daily.
REMEDY #3: PINK CALCITE
Pink calcite can help you find hope in the midst of despair, while reminding you of unconditional love. Sleep with pink calcite under your pillow.
Discernment
Discernment gives you the ability to judge situations well and make good choices. It is necessary for wisdom. Proper discernment comes from your higher self and is an intuitive process. Tuning in to the messages from your soul as well as the Divine, which are third eye and crown chakra abilities, can improve your discernment so you can make choices that serve your life’s path.
I can clearly see the truth in any situation, and I make good choices as a result.
MEDITATION
Practice mindfulness meditation to improve discernment. Sit quietly and notice your breathing without trying to control it. As thoughts arise, notice them and allow them to drift away naturally without trying to control them. Do this for 10 minutes, then repeat the mantra 10 times.
REMEDY #1: QUARTZ & AMETHYST CHAKRA WORK
Lie on your back. Place a clear quartz crystal on the floor, just touching your crown chakra, and place an amethyst crystal on your third eye chakra. Repeat the mantra for about 10 minutes and feel the energy flow into your crown chakra and to your third eye chakra.
REMEDY #2: IOLITE
Iolite is a third eye chakra crystal that brings insight and helps you turn it into wisdom. Iolite is a very beautiful crystal in jewelry, so if you can find an iolite necklace or earrings, wear these. Otherwise, place iolite under your pillow at night. Repeat the mantra as you drift off to sleep. Keep a journal next to the bed and write down any insights upon waking.
TIP: If you’re struggling with an issue requiring discernment or wisdom, carry the clear quartz and amethyst you use for meditation with you throughout the day. Always keep a piece of s
cratch paper or a journal handy to write down any insights that arise, and read them later when you aren’t busy.
Eating Disorders
While on the surface, eating disorders appear to be about food, they tend to have spiritual, mental, and emotional roots. Because of the immediate threat to your physical health, it is important to seek the help of a qualified medical professional when dealing with an eating disorder. However, these remedies and meditations can provide a source of complementary therapy.
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