Today, I stumbled upon this book called “The Ultimate Guide to Crystals” by Rachel Hancock, and let me tell you, it’s been quite a ride. I’ve always been curious about crystals, but never really dove deep. So, I picked up this book, thinking, “Why not?”
First off, I started flipping through the pages, just to get a feel for it, you know? The book kicks off with some basics about crystals – stuff like crystal lattice systems and the Mohs Hardness Scale. Sounds a bit technical, but it’s actually pretty interesting. It’s all about how crystals are structured and how hard they are. I spent a good chunk of time reading about these, trying to wrap my head around the science-y part of crystals.
Then, I moved on to learning about high and low-vibration crystals. This part was a bit more “woo-woo,” talking about the energy of crystals. I’m not sure I totally buy into all of it, but it’s fascinating nonetheless. I read through the descriptions of different stones, imagining their supposed energies. Some are supposed to be calming, others energizing. I made a mental note of which ones sounded like they’d be good for me.
After that, I got into the practical stuff. The book explains how to use crystals for healing and intention-setting. I tried a little experiment, picking a couple of stones that seemed cool and following the instructions on how to cleanse and charge them. It was a bit of a ritual, but I figured, what’s the harm in trying? I held them in my hands, tried to focus on what I wanted to manifest, and then placed them on my windowsill to charge under the moonlight. Felt a bit silly, but hey, it was an experience.
- Spent the evening reading through the descriptions of 100 different crystals.
- Marked the ones that resonated with me the most.
- Planned to visit a local crystal shop this weekend to see some of these stones in person.
This whole crystal thing is definitely a journey. I’m not sure where it’ll take me, but I’m enjoying the ride so far. Reading Rachel Hancock’s book has opened up a whole new world for me, and I’m excited to see where it leads. Maybe I’ll become a full-on crystal healer, or maybe I’ll just have a few pretty stones on my desk. Either way, it’s been a fun and enlightening experience.
