Here's what happened when I wore a Crystal Necklace for a whole week
I’m the least likely person to believe in crystal healing - let alone a crystal healing necklace. In the past few years, crystal healing necklaces have grown in popularity for their style and function. Top celebrities like Victoria Beckham, Miranda Kerr and Kim Kardashian West, have raved about how crystals have positively impacted their lives.
Kim used crystals to heal herself after being robbed at gun point in Paris. Miranda surrounds herself with crystals, always keeping one in her bag and another in her bra - whatever works, right?
Being the curious cat that I am, I had to figure out what the craze was about. I mean, if celebrities are publicly talking about them, it couldn't be all hocus pocus.. right?
WHAT CRYSTALS ARE SUPPOSED TO DO ACCORDING TO HEALING EXPERTS
“Crystals emit positive, uplifting, energizing, and calming vibrations that help you achieve a more peaceful mind and a revitalized physical state of being,” says Heather Askinosie, co-founder of Energy Muse, an online crystal shop. Amy Mercree, holistic health expert and author of The Mood Book: Crystals, Oils, Rituals to Elevate Your Spirit says “Our bodies are dynamic, electromagnetic organisms—we have physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energy flowing through us all the time,”. “Crystals are a fun and unique way to help direct and influence that energy towards greater health when used with the right intention.”
SETTING INTENTIONS
In a few weeks, I had my hands on my first "healing" crystal. I learned that a large part of the healing ritual is setting good intentions.
I set my intentions to
1. Increase calmness
2. To remind myself that my self-esteem is built around the pursuit, not the results. It's about being able to stare nakedly at and accept my shortcomings and knowing that I'm a learner.
THE RESULTS OF USING CRYSTALS FOR A WEEK
In the following week, I was surprised to find myself catching negative thoughts. Kind of like the snapping a rubber band against your wrist technique. Every time I had a negative thought, my focus would come back to the crystal and I instantly felt calmer, relaxed, and found an inner strength that pushed me forward through the week's tasks.
It made it easier to navigate tough tasks. The crystal acted like a little guardian angel reminding me that I'm enough. I'm showing up every single day and that's what matters, not what society tells me I should be doing. Just like I had written in my journal. I felt... at peace..
Yes, this might be a placebo effect, but that doesn't take away from the fact that the crystal necklaces made me feel GOOD, like every single day.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND HEALING CRYSTALS
Research has shown that wearing jewelry can increase an individual’s self-esteem. In one study, wearing jewelry was shown to reduce irritability in nursing home patients with memory disorders, by increasing their self-regard.
Although crystals may not have any 'magic' healing capabilities, the world's leading doctors say that the placebo effect can decrease your stress levels which can lead to a healthier you.
THE BIG SECRET
Here's the thing with "healing" crystals: it doesn't cost you a single thing. It won't hurt you, so why not give it a try.
When you get your gem necklace in the mail, first, unwrap it in the comfort of your own home. Second, set positive intentions around the crystal. Write it down in your journal, let it be the secret that grounds you. Next, watch yourself take back your control this coming new year.
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