I often make mention of the shadow self here on my blog, and it’s the basis of a full module of training in my Pro Crystal Healer program, due to the immensely painful effect it has on our lives. That being said, the shadow can be misunderstood or misrepresented as our inner villain, but it’s more closely defined as our wounded self, or wounded warrior.

One of the big lessons I think many of us took from 2020 was the necessity of being able to adapt and thrive. Change is the only constant, and so much feels beyond our control. And yet, there IS hope, opportunity, invention, innovation, and magnificent healing that is happening all over the world - right now.

How do we tap into that, and invite some of it our way?

This is the ultimate crystal gift guide! Find crystals suggestions for everything from abundance to babies rooms, house blessings to weddings, and more! Plus links to online conscious crystal shops and crystal classes to make your life even easier.

The concern is that all of this will push us collectively to a mental health breaking point - but it doesn’t have to, we can find healthy ways to respond that will help pull us, our families, and our communities through, better and stronger!

Here are some crystal healing practices + suggestions that can help you…

I'm not a believer in what I call "cookie-cutter" crystal healing. In other words: one standard crystal layout meets all needs. Here’s a crystal layout I built for heartbreak and total transparency: I’m basing this particular practice client case study on myself.

If you’re in the process of recovering from a bad breakup or painful divorce, or if you are healing from heartbreak, loss, grief, or emotional trauma, the following crystals can help provide healing energy for you on a daily basis.

Even if it’s just taking five minutes to tune in to myself, center, and connect with my soul or the Universe, those five minutes can initiate a palpable energy shift that can help set up my whole day for the better.

What crystals can help you when trying to figure out your purpose or what you want to be when you “grow up” - I offer you some suggestions…

It’s a time to light a candle, say a prayer, do some crystal work, and affirm healing, love or light in whichever area of your life (or the world) needs it most

Rhodonite is a beautiful stone that links the heart chakra with root chakra, helping you to live a more love-filled life.