The 411 On Crystals According To Me :)

Crystals can assist with healing, abundance, protection, releasing energy, balancing your connecting with your guides/higher self. These are just a few examples of why people use crystals as an energy amplifier as well as releasing energy.

chakras/energy field, dissolving stress, increasing intuition and 

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions people have about crystals.

• How do I select a crystal? 

1. You can use your intuition as you allow the energy of the crystal to pull you towards it.
2. You can read up on different crystals in a crystal book and make your selection based upon the information you find in a crystal book.  
3. Checking out different websites online can help you make your crystal selections.
4. Holding the crystal in your left hand is a great way to help you energetically tune into the crystal's vibration. 
5. The use of a pendulum can help you make your decision.
6. You may also close your eyes and select your crystal by leaving the choice up to spirit.

• How do you cleanse them?

1. Sage them before and after each usage
2. Place them in a crystal cleanse for at least 2 hours
3. Hold your crystal under running water. Be sure your crystal is not going to dissolve, Selenite for example, will dissolve under water.
4. Hold your pendulum over your crystal to clean and clear the energy.
5. Burying your crystal in soil will help clear and bring it back to a natural state.

After I have cleansed my crystal, I then will charge it with my desired intention. 

• Now what? My crystal is charged what should I do with it?

1. Hold your crystal in your hand. Left is the receiving side to receive energy, right is the sending side and charging energy.
2. Wear as jewelry.
3. Keep in your pocket, bra or around you neck in a pouch
4. Put in a dish by your bed or in an area where you meditate often.
5. Lay the crystal on your body while laying down or use a band aid or headband to hold it in place.
6. Place the crystal on a distance healing alter on a picture or on a piece of paper with your name and birthdate.

• How often do you need to clear my crystals?

1. It depends, the crystal may feel flat, break or become lost if you do not clear your crystal. If the crystal doesn't feel the same, it is time to clear it.

Are other people allowed to hold your crystals? 

1. It really is a personal preference. I would probably not share my crystal if I am using it for a personal intention. **Be sure to request permission before handling anyone else's crystal**

Can you gift them? 

1. Absolutely, and you may clear them and pass them on. When I select a crystal for another person, I ask my higher self for assistance. Usually I will "hear" the crystal volunteer to go a new home.

Crystals are not only beautiful to look at, they feel good in your hand and are also excellent for shifting energy, bringing in energy and releasing energy. They have been used for centuries here on Mother Earth by ancient civilizations as energy amplifiers, etheric and physical tools as well as for magical purposes. The thing I love most about crystals is that there are limitless uses as well as infinite crystals to choose from. I honestly can say that I have never met a crystal that I didn't like :)

Blessings and Light,

Laurie

The Higher Self

Most people are familiar with the term "Higher Self". On the other hand, I know there are some who aren't quite sure what this is and or haven't heard of the Higher Self.

The Higher Self is you! It is your higher consciousness a more evolved state of being (vibration). 

The Higher Self communicates to you through hunches, dreams, thoughts, meditations, channeling, emotions, and is the loving guiding voice that helps you navigate through life. The relationship with your inner wise self is the most important relationship in your life. 
The Higher Self's job:

• To keep you connected to your spirit 
• Make sure you stay on track with your life's purposes
• Guide you throughout your life
• Bring through messages from your angels, crossed over loved ones, guides 
• Protect you from negative influences and environments
• To help you heal 
• Help you remember who you are and where you come from ~ The Light

I strongly advise my clients to take the time and to make the effort to create a filter with the Higher Self for any and all information psychically to be brought through the Higher Self so that you can trust what is coming through. If you do not go through the Higher Self you can be sure not all of the messages and visitors may not be of the most loving and of a higher consciousness.

How to create a filter with the Higher Self:

• Create sacred space by clearing a room by saging, bringing your angels, gridding a room. You can also go outside where you have a private space where you will not be disturbed
• You can also call in the 4 Watchtower angels (Raphael, Michael, Gabrielle and Uriel) for sealing the space
• Take a couple of deep and cleansing breaths
• Either out loud or in your mind say the following intention or one similar to this one "It is my intention to be connected to my Higher Self throughout my daily activities. Any and all psychic information is to be filtered through my Higher Self. I  request any visitors ~ guides, angels, crossed over loved ones all be filtered through my Higher Self. So be it, thank you." 

It really is this simple. Not many people are aware that there is energy out there that is not really good for us that is trying to get through. This simple and important connection is the most secure way of bringing through guidance and wisdom. 

There are many great books and meditation CDs out there that can help you connect with the Higher Self. If you haven't read or used the Higher Self Meditation in my book "Psychic Development 101", I suggest you take the time for this meditation, it is worth it! 

Blessings and Light,

Laurie