FEATURED CRYSTAL
AMETHYST
KEYWORDS
Independence, autonomy, freedom
Cravings interfere with mindfulness. Mindfulness releases cravings.
Amethyst’s strong healing and cleansing powers, and its ability to enhance awareness, have historically made it one of the most spiritual stones. This crystal is highly protective, transmuting psychic attack into loving energy. A natural tranquillizer, Amethyst also balances out emotional highs and lows, and is helpful for depression and bipolar disorders. It has been used to overcome addictions for thousands of years. Drinking cups were created and amulets worn in the belief that the user would never get drunk. It has a sobering influence on out-of-control physical passions and obviates a tendency toward self-indulgence. This stone facilitates decisions, combining common sense with spiritual insights. It assists the transmission of neural signals through the brain and improves memory. Amethyst also helps insomniacs to enjoy peaceful sleep. This is especially so if the cause is an overactive mind. It protects from nightmares and helps you to remember insightful dreams. This crystal facilitates visualization.
Amethyst turns your thoughts away from the mundane and into serenity. The crystal opens you to other realities. Calming or stimulating the mind as appropriate, Amethyst helps you to feel less scattered and more focused. It assists assimilation of new ideas and helps you to connect cause and effect.
Released, freed, enslaved no more. Rising up.
Whenever you become aware of a craving or an overwhelming desire, take out your Amethyst and hold it tightly. Gaze intently into its tip. Smile. Squeeze the crystal and then loosen your grip. As you do so, repeat to yourself, ‘I choose to let go, I let go, I let go. I break the cycle. I choose freedom.’ Smile again.