| Connecting to Crystals | | | | - Now imagine the crystal clearly in your |
| | | | mind. It is important to visualize it |
| Learning to connect to or dance with crystals | | | | clearly. Notice each and every part of the |
| is an easy process and anyone can do it. | | | | crystal in your mind. Once you have a clear |
| There are so many different methods, just | | | | picture of the stone inyour mind you are |
| like the different dances in ballroom | | | | ready to move on. |
| dancing, of connecting to the mineral | | | | |
| kingdom; however the best way is to find the | | | | - While holding the picture in your mind, |
| one that works for you. | | | | allow it to grow. Clearly see the gem stone |
| | | | in your mind, notice every part of it and see |
| You will also find that as you practice you | | | | it growing bigger and bigger until it is as |
| become a "better dancer" and quite | | | | big as a mountain. |
| soon connecting to or dancing with them | | | | |
| becomes second nature. | | | | - In your mind's eye, walk up to the |
| | | | mountain of quartz in front of you and touch |
| You may even find you are able to make the | | | | it with your hand, noticing that there are no |
| connection from across a room or by simply | | | | boundaries between you and the crystal. Ask |
| looking at one; in fact you could be aware of | | | | that you be allowed you to enter and slowly |
| a particular crystal the minute you walk into | | | | step into the mountain of quartz. |
| a room, without even seeing it. | | | | |
| | | | - You are now inside the mountain of quartz, |
| Connecting Physically. | | | | look around and see the clarity of the |
| | | | quartz, the many different forms, veils and |
| - Start slowly. | | | | shapes inside the crystal. Take your time |
| | | | looking around and becoming familiar with the |
| - Choose one of your favorite crystals or | | | | crystal. |
| one that really talks to you. I always | | | | |
| suggest that you start by using single clear | | | | - Relax into the moment, enjoy being one |
| quartz terminations. | | | | with the stone and see a bright light coming |
| | | | towards you. As this light comes closer, it |
| - Hold it in your dominant hand and point | | | | starts taking shape, trust what you see, |
| the termination or point of the crystal into | | | | perhaps a human, an animal, a tree, or even a |
| the palm of your other hand. Not touching, | | | | being of light. This is the Essence of the |
| hold it about half an inch above the palm of | | | | Crystal, allow this Essence to become |
| your hand. | | | | clearer, feel the presence and experience the |
| | | | moment completely. |
| - Slowly rotate the crystal in the area | | | | |
| above your palm. Use both a clockwise as well | | | | - You can now communicate freely with the |
| as anti clockwise direction. | | | | Essence of the crystal. The fact that you |
| | | | were able to enter the crystal means you have |
| - In time you will begin to feel a slight | | | | the highest permission to be there. At this |
| tickling sensation in your palm. | | | | point you can ask anything you wish, program |
| | | | the crystal or communicate on any and all |
| - Remember practice makes perfect so as you | | | | levels. |
| practice this the sensations will become more | | | | |
| intense and soon you will be able to move the | | | | - When you are finished, simply disconnect |
| gemstone around your hand or up your arm and | | | | by thanking the Essence and withdrawing from |
| you will feel the energy of the crystal | | | | the crystal. |
| clearly. | | | | |
| | | | For me this particular process is one that |
| It is very important to note any physical | | | | leaves a lasting impression. Since you are |
| sensations, feelings or thoughts you might | | | | able to connect to the very Essence and |
| have while working with the crystal as not | | | | Awareness of the crystal any information or |
| all people experience connecting with gems | | | | questions you may have is freely shared. |
| the same way. Give yourself permission to | | | | Exactly like tuning into a radio station, |
| experience them your way and you will be | | | | once you are able to connect to the frequency |
| fascinated by how quickly you learn to | | | | of the Essence of one you are able to connect |
| interpret what you perceive. | | | | to the Essence of any crystal or mineral. |
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| Connecting Spiritually. | | | | Continued with |
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| - To begin with use the same crystal that | | | | "Dancing the Tango withyour Crystals an |
| you used for the above exercise. | | | | Advanced Connection with Crystals" |
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| Find a comfortable position where you will | | | | This article was lovingly penned by Elmarie |
| not be disturbed for a while. | | | | Swartz, an accomplished Reiki |
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| - Sit quietly holding the stone in your left | | | | Master and Crystal Healing practitioner who |
| hand. | | | | can be contacted via herwebsite |
| | | | "Healing-Journeys-energy.com;a place |
| - Close your eyes, take 3 slow deep breaths, | | | | where you will a lot more information on |
| in through the nose and out through the | | | | healing as well as a uniqueopportunity for |
| mouth, centering yourself. | | | | you. |
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