This is a post about rocks.
The next stop in my journey into the metaphysical and energetic realms involves rocks. The healing powers of crystals to be exact.
There is a little shop in Alton, Illinois that I had heard many things about and had never been. It's Raining Zen is a metaphysical/new age store that was a catalyst in my crystal healing journey. If you are ever in the area, you should definitely stop in. But, onward to the real reason I'm writing this, as a way to document and share my journey. (PS: I promise the Christianity aspect will come into play eventually. Probably not in this post, but maybe in the next and/or the final installment.
Previously I mentioned I moved to a more rural community. Part of that move meant being a couple hours away from my family, a group of people that mean the most to me. The other half of that coin means I visit the Alton area frequently. On one of these trips, I decided to swing by Zen and have a look around.
Hold on. I need to rewind this story a wee bit. In the summer of 2016, I suffered a major blow in my life. Remember that amazing family I spoke of? The one that means the most to me? That summer, I lost my dad very suddenly, very unexpectedly, and in a tragic way. The phone call I got telling me my dad was dead is one I won't forget. Moments with that level of emotion are forever ingrained into our person. I have just reached a place of peace with what I cannot change. (Reaching this point involved A LOT of work.) The week between my dad's death and his funeral is a big blur, minus my shoulder starting to hurt. My right shoulder was aching, I went and got a massage from one of my best friends (who I went to massage school with). The end result of that was being told I was in fight or flight mode and I was fighting hard. AKA: No relief in should pain. When I left the funeral home to get in my car to drive to the cemetery, I was overcome with emotional pain. I fell to my knees as I released what I was feeling inside. The benefit of this release is my shoulder stopped hurting. Through this experience, I learned I store all of my dad-related emotions in my right shoulder. So, I put a big goose tattoo on it in remembrance of my dad.
Fast forward to this initial trip to It's Raining Zen. I came across all of the crystals and some prescription cards that stated what crystals were good for what ailment. I ended up purchasing some crystals to help with my anxiety and depression as I had reached a hurdle/wall in getting back to me post-mourning the passing of my father. I also came across a book on crystal healing and opened up to a section that would help one of my empath clients.
Insert life changing moment here.
Crystals were miracle workers in my life. My anxiety and depression was more manageable. I was able to start working through the wall I had hit in my personal healing. I sought out more information, more training. I got really lucky and hit the "sale" lottery. I found an online school that was having a buy one, get one free sale on their courses. Add in they are NCBTMB certified and I have classes on crystals that count towards my requirements for my massage license. YES, PLEASE!! Oh, and throw in that I have some money available for continuing education. EVEN BETTER!!
I ended up purchasing a certification on Crystal Therapy for Bodyworkers and a certification in Crystal Reiki! This training further expanded my knowledge and love for crystals and energy work. I have been able to expand my practice to include chakra balancing and reiki with crystals. I have learned SOO much and have been able to apply this knowledge in both my personal and professional life. Plus, I got to add more letters behind my name. :)
Through a combination of crystal therapy and reiki, my energy healing has greatly expanded and has helped me help others.
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