Holistic Healing for Addiction

Crystal Healing Pt. One

Crystal healing and gemstone lore have existed since ancient times, dating back to the Egyptians and royalty of the feudal world. The revitalization of the "New Age" movement has reawakened our thirst for alternative means of wellness. Crystal healing has bloomed into the manifold of the art, and is one of the most common, easily accessible, effective, and wholesome means to begin your holistic journey.

Crystal healing is simply the practice of using crystals and minerals for their metaphysical properties as they are germane to your mental, emotional, and physical needs. Many new age practitioners utilize crystal healing in conjunction with other forms of alternative medicine, including meditation, chakra healing, yoga, mindful thinking, and Feng Shui. Healing stones and crystals lend themselves well to many daily routines because they are easily attainable and exist in many forms conducive to the aliments of the heart and mind.

The art of crystal healing can be learned by anyone with an open willingness to explore the vibrations of crystals and minerals. Crystal therapy is not limited to time-tested masters. Self-study of crystal therapy is entirely capable of giving you enough working knowledge to successfully practice crystal healing on your own, and with others. There are many types of healing specific to crystal use including the use of gem essences and elixirs, the laying of stones, wearing crystal jewelry for their metaphysical benefits, and the careful construction of crystal grids.

Crystal healing does not subscribe itself to any one religion, as crystal therapy is not a religious pursuit but a spiritual journey. For our purposes in addiction treatment, many people in recovery have turned to the veneration of crystals to guide them through the various stages of recovery. Because there are stones with vibrations suitable to treat nearly all causes of the roots of addiction, including depression, anxiety, communication difficulties, low self-esteem, anger, and a want of purpose or life calling, many are firmly taken to healing with stones.

Furthermore, there are crystals which can help allay medical conditions when coupled with traditional means of medical treatment, including hyperactivity, depression, anxiety, liver problems, and pain. It is not for us to say healing crystals have the power to immediately remedy any condition in need of redress- in truth, the opposite is certain. Crystals align the energies around us, attuning our needs with the suspended planes of momentum around us. They remind our subtle etheric bodies to remain motivated and in continual progression of our ultimate goals and ambitions- whether that is expressed in the attendance of a delayed doctor's appointment or relinquishment of past events.

Some crystals are thought to help recovering users from using specific addictive substances and fight cravings by appealing to the underlying causes of drug use. For instance, if one were to use cocaine to feel energized, or confident enough to socialize, we might select carnelian, known for lending vitality and energy, coupled with red jasper for self-assurance.

Crystals assist in clearing our minds of negativity by raising- or attuning,- our vibrations, drowning out the noise around us, while allowing our mind and spirit to be influenced by vibrations necessary towards progressing recovery, along with our psychological, spiritual, and physical health. Energy manifests all things tangible and intangible for all creatures.

The theory behind crystal healing relies on the fact we are all unique composites of energy, continually interacting, reacting, and transforming in direct response of our communication. The effectiveness of crystal healing lies within the interaction of the energies emanating from of healing crystals, in direct response to our own vibrations. Those in want of critical spiritual, psychological, and emotional sustenance may begin regaining their vitality from exposing themselves to minerals and crystals specific to their aliments in all facets of existence.