Stones that heal

In 2002 I had a squatter who had boxes of pretty stones. She didn't stay long enough for me to engage her in a conversation about  them. I wish that I had. The stones were so beautiful in all of their shapes, colors and textures. Oh well, everything happens for a reason in its own season.

Several months later I found myself unemployed. The threat of me not being able to pay my mortgage loomed over my head so hard that I had migraines. It was suggested that I go to this Holistic Nature and Healing Expo in Bethesda, Maryland. I'm like how is this going to help me!??! I heard there would be a variety of speakers there doing mini workshops and the topics were fascinating. I also heard there would be vendors there and that I should go to see how I can get NUBODI there as a vendor in the future, as it was a huge process. I got excited about going. So I went. When I got there, I saw a lot of the stones my squatter had in her collection. I wanted to know what they were for and why she had so many. I picked up this pretty purple stone and asked the vendor about it. He said oh that's an Amethyst. A what?? It's an Amethyst quartz crystal, part of the crystal family. It has healing abilities. Uh huh... tell me more sir. The Amethyst has the ability to relieve one of headaches and assist with insomnia. SHUT YOUR MOUTH!! I couldn't imagine this stone doing anything but since I was suffering from both, the migraines and loss of sleep. I bought one. Hell, I bought a few of them and some other stones since they were around a dollar or two. I went home, cleaned my Amethyst and plopped it on my forehead. Pleasantly surprised my headache was gone and I was sleeping pretty well now after I put a few under my pillow. I was hooked. I started researching stones and crystals and buying them every chance I got. Here is some of the information that I found.

"Crystals and gemstones are all around us from the sand and pebbles on the beach to the finely polished slabs decorating the facades of the government buildings. The mineral kingdom and the crystals it contains are the foundation of all physical matter and of life itself. Crystals have been revered and given spiritual significance through the ages because it has been recognized that they can created profound shifts in awareness, extending normal human perceptions into the mysteries and powerful worlds of the spirits and ancestors.
Our ancestors used gemstones and crystals as tools and also as healing tools. For example, Smokey Quartz is used for change and of new beginnings and creativity. Why Jade has long be seen to prolong life, strengthen the heart, lungs, voice, bones and blood. Placed on or near the heart, Rose Quartz can assist with releasing stress and trauma.

Over the years I spent so much time studying and talking about the properties of these beauties that I ended up teaching workshops on them. Crystals and gemstones can be used in many ways to access their healing and spiritual properties. Some people carry them in their pocket or in a little pouch, while others place them sporadically through out there home. I have crystals everywhere. I have them in my office, my car on my person and in my home. If you don't believe our ancestors that crystals and gemstone work, than believe me... as I am a witness that these wonderful stones do work.

As always, visit my website www.nu-bodi.com and I will see you tomorrow.