Some of the most repetitive comments I receive from classes, email questions and personal conversations is, “I cannot feel ANYTHING from my crystals!” or, “I am doing everything right! Why aren’t my crystals healing/helping me?”
There is, of course, no one “right” answer here. Let me share what I know to be true for me. Step by Step.
Energy
We each carry our own unique energy vibration/frequency. This may change or alter at any given time, and often does. We may be having a great day (raising energy vibration), we may be feeling blue (lowering energy vibration), we may join a group (our energy will raise or lower depending on the overall group energy, etc). The first goal is to understand your own energy vibration and the slight changes that may occur in any given situation.
Those who are sensitive to energy usually can “feel” the energy emanating from a crystal (or a tree, or another person, etc). They are aware of energy shifts in their bodies (physical, emotional, etheric). We are ALL sensitive, just at different levels, so do not sell yourself short if you are not successful first time out. It takes time to recognize your own unique vibe.
Crystal energy can be something as subtle as a cool or warm sensation. It could be the same type of feeling you get when your hand goes to sleep. It may feel like pin pricks or a little electrical shock. And, it may feel like……nothing.
The majority of people may not feel or be aware of these energies. Is this bad? Of course not! No two people or their experiences are exactly alike in any respect. At least not in this human form we currently find ourselves in.
The challenge, as I see it, is this- We feel the need to compare ourselves to one another. To compare our experiences to others. And this is the point where we become frustrated. Our ego may whisper in our ear. We ask, “Why them (or her, or him, or..) ? why not me?” We effectively limit our experiences because we choose to think we cannot do the same.
Stop comparing! Find your own unique way of connecting with your crystals. Choose crystals based on what you are drawn to, not what someone else tells you that you must have. This is your experience. Make the most of it!
Access your Tools
I believe that you are a Divine Being, created directly from Source. Call it God, Unconditional Love, Goddess, Divine Energy, whatever works best for you. During this creation process, you were able to choose certain lessons and experiences you wanted to have/learn on this particular human journey. There were also a variety of tools that were available for you to choose from as well.
Tools?
I have always believed that each of us bring a tool box of sorts on this journey. We have many different “tools” that we can access. Some may choose to use the tool of psychic ability-they want to see auras, spirits, etc. So they access this “tool” from the box to help accomplish this specific job/experience. Others may choose clairaudience (hearing), still others pull out the tools for healing. No two creations choose the same exact tool box.
The tool does not do the job for you. It assists. You do not just pick up the tool and know automatically how to use it. The first time you use it, you might feel awkward and clumsy. You need to know how to work the tool, how to use it to gain the best results. So you read the instructions and learn how to use the tool. You practice with the tool so that you can become proficient in its use. The tool, in itself, is not the answer. How you choose to use the tool, is.
As with many things, you need to practice, practice, practice. You may be feeling the energy all along, but just not putting two and two together in your head. The energy may be so subtle that there is no noticeable difference. That does not mean the energy is not there. It just means that you will need to practice in order to make it the connection.
Blind Faith
Faith is a belief with strong conviction; A firm belief in something for which there may be no tangible proof; complete trust.
Trust is having faith in the unsee-able. Know that it is there, even though you may not be able to see or feel it. There can be no doubt. Trusting in Source and Self is huge! With trust, boundaries and self limitations can crumble. If you doubt that you can feel crystal energies or you doubt that crystals will help to ease an issue, more than likely they won’t. It is not they do not “work”, it is more likely that you doubt they will. Doubt is ego’s way of keeping you in check 🙂
I knew a lady who owned a crystal shop for well over 30 years. She loved her crystals. However, she shared with me that she had never been able to “feel” the energy of any crystal, save one many years ago. She simply has complete trust and faith that the crystal energy surrounding her keeps her healthy, abundant and protected. She never questions this in any way. And for her, it works perfectly!
Practice, Practice, Practice
An acquaintance of mine wants to see auras. This is a tool that is available in her tool box so she has decided to utilize it. She practiced by sitting in front of a mirror in the dark, just her head and neck showing. She did exactly as instructed. Let her eyes go out of focus while lazily staring at the top of her head. The first few times, nothing. Then, one day she simply let go of any preconceived notions, what others had said she should see, etc and low and behold, what could only be described as a white energy field appeared about two inches from the top of her head. It outlined her body. She was open for whatever would come and she trusted (had faith) that she would be able to see what some considered unseeable.
The funny thing is that as soon as she made a comment and acknowledged what she was seeing, it disappeared. Ah, danged ego!
She continues to practice and now, after some time she can see a bit of color. I have no doubt that with more practice, she will continue to grow in this area.
You can do it too!
If you cannot “feel” the energy emanating from your crystals, just understand that the mind is very powerful. Doubt is simply the ego challenging you. Have faith, trust, believe that your crystals can and do work for you.
Crystals, you see, are simply another tool for you to use in your growth. They are not a cure all. But with time, practice and trust (in your crystals AND yourself), I have no doubt that they can work for you.
As always, if you ever have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I am here to serve.
with love and crystal blessings,
Kristi Hugs
This article was originally written by Kristi Hugs Copyright 2010