How to communicate with stones correctly?

I want to start by saying that I am the kind of person who always questions everything and almost never takes things simply on faith. In theory, my suspiciousness and emotionality should have become an advantage in the other, opposite direction, but it is precisely the tendency to distrust, to overthink everything I saw, heard, felt that leads to the fact that I need to pass all things through myself, through personal experience. To hear that stones work with energy, that they can radically change something, that some can even be dangerous and not suitable, was an empty phrase for me. Damn, it’s a stone, a soulless entity, part of our planet, beautiful or not, pleasant to the touch or not, well.. that’s all 🙂 You don’t expect anything magical from a cobblestone on the road, do you? So I didn’t wait. But when you suddenly begin, contrary to reaction patterns, to behave differently, to feel differently, some strange and semi-mystical things happen, such as the sudden heating of a stone on your own open palm or its living pulsation, not synchronized with the rhythm of your heart, but as if it were his own. There’s no way around it there is no escape, there are facts, albeit strange ones, there are sensations that cannot be attributed to anything else other than contact with a crystal or one’s own changes after contact. My path was through complete denial. Overthinking, self-hypnosis and other things – all this was not at all about me. For every such moment there was a reaction “what bullshit and this can’t happen because it can never happen.” But then I began to hear the stones with my inner instinct, that is, they clearly, quieter or louder, gave a certain message when I was next to them or held them in my hands. What can we compare this with. Each of us has been in such a situation when you come to an unfamiliar place, and no matter what it looks like, you immediately like it or cause strange unpleasant feelings. And the people there are great, and the atmosphere is beautiful, and in general everything is great, just leave as soon as possible and never come back. Or some ancient thing or place where you have never been, but it’s like you’ve come home. And everything there is dear, and everything you love. And in general, suddenly, inside you, it’s as if they wrapped you in a soft blanket and lulled you to sleep, and it feels so good, but you don’t know why. Same with stones. Some people began to feel negative, that is, it is simply difficult to be physically close to them, others are drawn to them with terrible force, it seems that you will sell your homeland, but you must have it, although the stone does not look like jewelry, but the kind that you would not notice on the road. I have stones that make me feel like I’ve had too much coffee) Heart in the throat, tremors, etc. I received jade from the mail and barely brought it home 🙂 It took 3 days to adapt to it. Garnet and red jasper too. But now this is a known fact, they write about it everywhere, many lithotherapists talk about it. But, again, all this can be understood only when you let it pass through yourself and experience it all yourself. When you think about something for a long time, but there is no confirmation or refutation of your thoughts from the outside, then it all seems just a game of imagination. And it seems that this is probably all a whim, you need to leave such activities and do something obvious, understandable, and not fool “neither yourself nor people.” And the main thing here is that the Teacher comes on time. When I began to listen to the lectures of Anya and San Sanych, I began to understand that everything with me is so, that these are not glitches, not illusions, not “far-fetched ideas.” Hundreds of people from all over the world who keep stones, communicate with them, have experienced and are experiencing the same thing as me, all these oddities, mystical incidents, changes in sensations, strange emotions. This is understandable, because this is how it works, it works everyone has to one degree or another. And a lot depends on the subtlety of a person’s instincts, on his not so much even faith in something, but on his willingness to listen in a new way to himself and to things that he had no idea about. Don’t argue and refute right away, don’t condemn and twist your finger at your temple, but just listen and try to notice changes. And they will definitely be, just not so clearly and not so quickly, if a person has never entered the subtle plane of sensations and has limited his life to the 5 senses. The basis for starting to work with stones is a neutral attitude towards them. Magic won’t happen, you won’t go to another world, you won’t gain superpowers. Miracles will begin within time within you, your perception of the world, your attitude towards people, towards yourself, a revaluation of everything, if you first train yourself to stop the flow of thoughts like “what to cook for dinner, the child is sick again, I don’t have money for a manicure, a nice towel, what a nasty weather.” Stop or muffle the sound of the chaos in your head, you don’t have to run into the forest or to the river, you can just do this when everyone is sleeping, or when you have a quiet moment, and try in this resulting silence to pick up a pebble and focus on what you had sensations before, do they change while you hold it, what feelings does the stone evoke in you and does it evoke at all (because you still think something about it, relate to it somehow). Nothing may happen the first time, or even the 10th time, but be patient. You can tell a stone about how your day went, try talking to it like a friend, or at least like you talk to your cat) Believe it or not, all stones are alive. They pulsate, breathe, grow. Read it if in doubt, it is scientifically proven. You know that everything in the world has a structure, and the particles of this structure constantly vibrate at a certain frequency? Stones are the most harmonious and holistic structure, which with their vibrations attunes ours, at the same time, always to the “right”.
No stone in itself causes harm. You may feel uncomfortable with it if it doesn’t suit you at the moment or if the pebble has “collected” someone else’s negativity. But not a single stone is capable of harm by default. Some may increase physical sensations in you because healing from an illness begins with identifying it. The stone will only cure you if it aggravates the symptoms so much that you get off your butt and go to the doctor. And this is NOT a bad mineral, it motivated you to get treatment and take care of yourself. In the same way, some stones bring out your not the best character traits, mental traumas, situations that we prefer not to notice for years, or even decades, because it is simpler, more familiar and easier. But, in fact, it’s not any easier! Everything secret becomes clear. If not through neuroses and nervous breakdowns, then through oncology, stomach ulcers, etc. Thought and emotion are energy and it NEEDS an outlet, no matter what you think about it. If you boil a pan and close it tightly, the steam will simply tear it apart. It’s the same with us. If a stone stimulates in you the desire to finally understand something that has long and thoroughly dissatisfied you, then this does not make it bad. The question is: are you ready or not to work with such things.
Stones don’t work miracles. Without bringing money, power, people from nowhere into your life, you can at least do magic, or do voodoo. They don’t cure something overnight, they don’t solve your problems for you. The task of the stone is to influence your energy, subconscious, and psyche so that you begin to move in the right direction. They do not give strength, they make it so that your strength (which is always enough in fact) begins to suffice, because it stops being wasted on negativity and worries, and turns into a resource that can be consciously directed in the right direction for the right thing. Stones do not bring money out of nowhere, but they can develop intuition, the ability to feel the situation in such a way that you make “money” decisions, look for and find the necessary sources of income, start doing what you love, which, in addition to the joy of self-expression, will also bring “greenery” . Amethyst does not “fix” the alcoholic, but it changes his mental vibrations so much that he is not interested in drinking, he begins to find joy in real life, begins to believe in himself, and stops wanting to run away in a frenzy. It all starts with psychology, with how and what we think, what we convince ourselves of, what we stop believing in and why. Pyrite does not bring money, it raises something in you that you raise. well, you get the idea) and go to make your life. That’s how it works. Subscribe to be the first to know about new arrivals in the store:

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How to make friends with a mineral?
ALL ABOUT CARE OF MINERALS AND WAYS TO MAKE FRIENDS WITH YOUR COLLECTION
1.
Cleanse minerals

Cleaning your minerals is a vital part of caring for your rock collection. Without cleansing, the stones become duller and may turn pale and lose color. Many may notice that “contaminated” minerals even become more unpleasant to the touch and you want to come into contact with them much less. Sometimes stones that have not been cleaned for a long time become destroyed and lost, and cracks and damage may appear on them. When we talk about cleaning, we mean not only the physical cleansing of specimens from dust and dirt. Cleaning through the interaction of stones with natural elements restores their external beauty and internal strength. Even if you are completely far from mysticism, be sure to try one of the cleaning options and compare the purified mineral with the unrefined one. We’re confident you’ll notice the difference. When is it time to cleanse your mineral? When you feel like you’re losing touch with him. He no longer attracts attention, does not seem beautiful, you experience less emotions from looking at him. You can also cleanse the stone immediately after purchasing it to “zero” it before contact. Or after active interaction, for example, after sleeping with a stone under your pillow or meditating with a mineral. And, of course, if your collection is already stale and dusty.

METHODS FOR CLEANING MINERALS
Water

The easiest and fastest way to clean minerals is to hold them under cool running water. A couple of minutes is enough. Suitable for all strong stones: quartz and all its varieties (including chalcedony, agate, etc.), beryl, topaz, corundum, tourmaline, obsidian, etc. Try to avoid contrasting temperatures, do not use too hot or too cold water.

This method is suitable for fragile minerals, as well as for greater emphasis on internal cleansing of the stone from accumulated information. Salt acts here as a natural absorbent; its crystals will take with them everything unnecessary and unnecessary, zero out the stone and give it a break from interacting with the outside world. Use regular sea salt without additives. Methods for cleaning with salt: – wrap the fragile mineral in a cloth so as not to scratch it with salt, and cover it. – place a specimen of the mineral on a sprinkled base of salt (suitable for large stones). Leave the minerals in the salt for a day or several, depending on your feelings. Suitable for all fragile stones (fluorite, selenite, lapis lazuli, malachite and other stones). To clean fragile stones from dust and dirt, use only dry cleaning with a cloth. Cotton swabs are suitable for cleaning hard-to-reach places.

The most powerful cleaning method, which literally returns minerals to their “homeland” and gives them the opportunity to relax and gain maximum strength. Bury the minerals in the ground. You can use a regular flower pot for this. Large minerals can simply be placed on the ground. To prevent soil from getting into cracks and depressions, you can first wrap the specimen with a cloth or paper napkin. This method can be enhanced by burying the minerals in real soil, for example, in a garden or forest. Leave the minerals in or on the ground for a day or several.

Fans of incense and the smell of herbs can safely cleanse any minerals with smoke. Smoldering St. John’s wort, sage, juniper, wormwood, and lavender are suitable. Or Indian sticks and tetrahedrons. To clean, pass the stone over the smoke, watching how the minerals become shrouded. We recommend performing this ritual only in the fresh air or in a well-ventilated area. Be careful when interacting with smoke sources!

Owners of singing bowls can try cleansing minerals with sound. Place the specimen in the center of the bowl and run the stick along the edge.

2.
Charge your minerals

After cleansing and zeroing, it is necessary to fill the stone with vitality. This recharging is almost the same as recharging a person. Minerals, like people, need to be filled with energy. Minerals are sensitive to light and to the atmosphere that surrounds them. Try not to keep your collection in a distant, dark place; in this case, they are unlikely to be able to please you and bring the desired emotions and feelings. Becoming friends with a mineral that is far from your eyes is very difficult. Below we will talk about how to strengthen your collection and keep your minerals in good shape.

METHODS OF CHARGING MINERALS
sunlight

The most common and easiest way to increase the energy of your minerals is to place them where the bright rays of the sun fall. This method should be used no more than 15-20 minutes a day for colored minerals so that they do not fade. Try to avoid overheating the minerals.

Any minerals can be charged in the light of the Moon; this will be especially effective on cloudless nights, when the Moon is clearly visible in the sky. A full moon is also perfect when the Moon is especially bright and strong. Place the minerals on the windowsill overnight.

When going to a park or forest, to the sea or to the mountains, anywhere where you feel a particularly strong connection with nature, take a few stones with you. Walking in the fresh air helps not only the person, but also the minerals.

Contact with the owner

Stones are filled with power when they are admired, when they interact with the owner. And they fade away when they are not communicated with and cared for. Therefore, it is very important to exchange your emotions with the mineral. Contemplate the pattern and color of the stone, try to fill it with the power of your love and admiration for its beauty. Study its structure, listen to tactile sensations. Many can even detect the “sound” and “smell” of the stone.

Contact with Selenite

Selenite is a type of fibrous gypsum with a silvery surface. A special feature of the mineral is that it strengthens other stones. Selenite seems to conduct a cleansing light through them, which helps the stones to rest, fill with strength and always be in shape. Keep a piece of selenite near those minerals that need recharging.

3.
Communicate with minerals

It is absolutely not enough to purchase a mineral, put it in a box and expect miracles from it. Daily close contact will help you open the stone, get closer, find out its essence, why it came to you, and how exactly it affects you. The world of minerals is individual, each representative is special and unique, each has its own character and its own purpose. And for your friendship to be rich, vibrant and fruitful, you should be in contact with the stone.

WAYS TO COMMUNICATE WITH MINERALS
Tactile

Everyone’s favorite way to interact with a stone is to touch it. Twist the mineral in your hands, stroke it, squeeze it in your palms. You may want to place it on your cheek or place it in your solar plexus area. Follow your intuition and remember to monitor your feelings. Be careful, mentally say what feelings you are experiencing.

The most meditative way with which you can achieve a deep immersion in the world of your mineral. Contemplate the pattern of the stone, its structure, texture, all the cracks and features of its structure. Examine the surface of the stone in bright sunlight, at dusk, in the light of the moon, and under a flashlight. At the same time, it is useful to keep track of the associations that arise when you look at the stone. Some inclusion may resemble a branched tree, a crack may resemble a sea wave, and an elusive highlight may resemble a twinkling star. Dive deeper into the associations, dissolving in the mineral. And when you don’t have time for prolonged contact, leave the stone in a visible place and glance at it as you pass by.

The dialogue with the stone is not a scene from the realm of fantasy. A mental conversation with a mineral is also a conversation with yourself. And an incredibly useful practice for acquaintance with a stone to develop into true friendship. Looking at the stone, try to fill it with your thoughts and feelings. Start by expressing gratitude and love to the mineral. Share your feelings with him, tell him about yourself, your life, worries and joys. Imagine that you are giving your feelings to the stone. You can also ask the mineral questions. Find out why he came into your life, what he carries within himself, in what areas he works and how best to contact him. You can ask the stone for help in a given situation, you can ask about the most favorable solution to the problem. Monitor your thoughts and feelings.

Our subconscious is activated at the moment of sleep. And this is a great time to communicate with the mineral. It is enough to place a stone under your pillow or at the head of the bed, or you can fall asleep with a stone in your palm. Smooth, rounded minerals are best suited for this. In the morning, try to remember the dream. It is very useful to keep a dream journal with stones. The theme of the dream, your feelings during the dream events, symbols and sensations can tell you what kind of character the mineral has and in what area it will work for you. And with some minerals you will have sound and deep sleep without dreams, they can be used to relax after a hard day.

4.
Feel the minerals

• feeling of warmth or coolness in the body
• goosebumps
• tingling in the body
• muscle relaxation or tension
• feeling of lightness and weightlessness
• change in breathing
• mood change
• the emergence of impulses to action
• smile and laughter
• the appearance of unexpected thoughts
• feeling of happiness and delight from contact with the stone
• boost of strength
• feeling of a slight trance
• feeling of vibration
• the appearance of a bright associative series
• feeling inspired
• sensation of energy flowing through the body

Your feelings may be completely different. Someone can “smell” minerals, someone “hears” stones, someone begins to sneeze and yawn. Our relationship with stone can change. From crazy interest to indifference, from fear to a sense of protection, from intense sensations to complete loss of impulses from the mineral. Communication with a stone is an extremely individual process. Enjoy it, explore yourself and your mineral collection, try new ways of interacting.

5.
Meditate with mineral

Another point in our guide to making friends with stones will be about meditation. This is an exercise for our body and mind, which leads to relaxation and has a beneficial effect on our entire body. At the moment of meditation, we are most receptive, and therefore contact with the stone will be easier than at ordinary times, when we are constantly distracted by something and our thoughts are busy. The basis of meditation is concentration, it can be concentration on a thought, image or sensation, in our case it will be concentration on a mineral. If you think that you have never meditated, then you are most likely mistaken. A meditative state can include knitting, embroidery, drawing, any activity when we are focused on the process and our consciousness is at rest. Even washing dishes during a certain hike can be considered meditation! We offer a very simple but effective exercise that can be performed with any mineral to get to know the stone and subsequently continue a strong friendship.

• Place the mineral in front of you / pick it up / place it in the center of your chest (optional)
• Breathe deeply, concentrate on breathing
• Try to stop the internal dialogue and flow of thoughts (the more practice, the easier it will be)
• Once you have reached a relaxed state, concentrate on the stone. Don’t strain yourself, just direct all your attention to the mineral.
• Mentally describe the stone. Color, structure, pattern.
• Answer the question: “What does this mineral look like?”
• Mentally describe the character of the stone. Is he strict or gentle? Happy or sad? Try to give as detailed a description as possible. Don’t overthink it, let your thoughts flow in one easy flow.
• Mentally describe what emotions it evokes in you. Delight? Sadness? Love? Try to describe your feelings as accurately as possible, grasp your state.
• Think about where this mineral came from? For what? What does he bring to you? Why did you come now? What would you like to get from him? Will he help quickly or does he need time? What will he share with you? How and when? Where will he take you? What problem would he like to talk to you about?
• Don’t be afraid to seem “too much of a dreamer.” Don’t stop the flow of thoughts. Try to mentally speak out.
• Finish the meditation after you feel that you have fully told your entire story with the stone. Thank the mineral.

6. Cracks, chips, other damage to minerals

Does your stone have a crack, chip, roughness or other feature? There’s no need to panic. Cracks and other marks on the body of a stone are like scars and moles on the human body. This is his story. Natural minerals are not precious inserts in luxury rings, they are organisms that have gone through centuries of changes. And this is their beauty.

• If your stone has received “trauma” already in the process of your interaction with it (even if you don’t know where it came from), this indicates that the mineral has taken some kind of energetic blow. Literally – absorbed too much energy.

• What to do? We monitor our feelings. If you don’t like the stone right away, you should clean it in salt for several days. Perhaps after this he will contact you again. If this does not happen, then the stone has served its purpose at the moment. I advise you to put it in a dark place. Wait, you might be drawn to him again.

• If the stone has fallen apart and the pieces don’t make you want to ever interact with them, you can throw it away. You can put it directly in the trash can, you can return it to the ground and bury it in a quiet, secluded place. This way you will get rid of the negativity that the stone carried with it.

• The destruction of the stone is its help to you. Very often, damage to a mineral leads to success in business in the life of the owner, things move forward, and the problem disappears from life. Therefore, you should not be angry with the stone and upset because of its “breakage”. It’s time to choose new helpers, it’s time to move forward.

• Only you decide how to further interact with the destroyed mineral. This is your relationship, your history with him. Do as your heart tells you, know how to let go and know how to continue to be friends.