These are a few of my favorite stones and crystals for healing through grief or loss. A personal story: In January we lost Boyd's father. He passed away unexpectedly after getting sick and spending a few days in the hospital with some underlying issues finally surfacing. Boyd's stepfather had passed away just three months earlier, so needless to say it has been a rough five months. I’m really close with my in-laws, and everyone is still heartbroken and in shock still. Persona

I get asked for recommendations for crystal healing and crystal metaphysical property resources quite a bit, so I thought that I would compile a list of my favorite books to share with you! These are the three crystal books that I currently have in my office and that I use the most often. They each take a slightly different approach and have a different feel to them, so I’ll tell you what they are and what I like about each of them. The Book of Stones by Robert Simmons and Na

PART III // BE INTENTIONAL. Let's start slightly off-topic. But just slightly. As I was planning to write this next segment of Crystal Healing for Beginners, a friend recommended a podcast to me. It takes a look at crystals and the power and potential of their energy from a more scientific point of view. (If you're interested, it's The Lively Show #276: A SCIENTIFIC LOOK AT CRYSTALS & HOW THEY WORK IN OUR LIVES WITH HIBISCUS MOON and I highly recommend listening to it if you'

PART II // DO A LITTLE RESEARCH. How to integrate crystals into your life. I posted about crystal healing for beginners last week after getting a ton of requests for some basic information and suggestions about how to integrate crystals into your life. If you want to read the whole post, click on #intertwinedcrystalhealing. If you don’t, here’s a recap: Use your intuition to help you select a crystal. Don't overthink it. Wear or carry it with you, and notice how it makes you

PART I // USE YOUR INTUITION. How do I choose a crystal? I have had so many requests for information about crystal healing for beginners, so I wanted to start off with something simple and (in my opinion) really important! The first question that most people have when they’re just getting into stones and crystals is pretty basic: how do I choose the right crystal for me? Of course I love offering stone suggestions, and am down to chat about healing properties any time. BUT, I