The Alchemy of Love
You come to us
from another world
From beyond the stars
and void of space.
Transcendent, Pure,
Of unimaginable beauty,
Bringing with you
the essence of love.
You transform all
who are touched by you.
Mundane concerns,
troubles, and sorrows
dissolve in your presence,
Bringing joy
to ruler and ruled
To peasant and King.
You bewilder us
with your grace.
All evils
transform into
goodness.
You are the master alchemist.
You light the fire of love
in earth and sky
in heart and soul
of every being.
Through your loving
existence and nonexistence erge.
All opposites unite.
All that is profane
becomes sacred again.
…Rumi
This Too Shall Pass
If I can endure for this minute
Whatever is happening to me,
No matter how heavy my heart is
Or how dark the moment may be-
If I can remain calm and quiet
With all the world crashing about me,
Secure in the knowledge God loves me
When everyone else seems to doubt me-
If I can but keep on believing
What I know in my heart to be true,
That darkness will fade with the morning
And that this will pass away, too-
Then nothing in life can defeat me
For as long as this knowledge remains
I can suffer whatever is happening
For I know God will break all of the chains
That are binding me tight in the darkness
And trying to fill me with fear-
For there is no night without dawning
And I know that my morning is near.
…Helen Steiner Rice
Chocolate Cravings
With Valentines’ Day just around the corner… Here’s a quick tip to banish your craving for chocolate. I bet you didn’t know that the real reason behind your craving for chocolate is that you want more love and romance in your life! Yes, it’s true! So if you have that special someone, cozying up with them is sure to chase it right away!
In case you don’t have a significant other, fret not! Have you considered giving yourself the love that you keeping looking for from another person? Believe me, it works just as well if not better! Try pampering yourself with something you love, giving yourself a manicure, treat yourself to a luxurious bath or get out and take a walk in the park. Yes! I don’t care how cold it is, wear something warm and toasty… Connecting with nature is sure to bring your energies up. Try observing the trees, smelling the flowers, hearing the birds chirping… you are sure to feel good and before you know it you’ll forget why you took the walk… Craving… What craving? 
In case none of that worked, and it would have if you did try it 
you can at least try to substitute that piece of over sweet milk chocolate with that of the darkest chocolate with a high cocoa content. That will at least give you a dose of anti-oxidants that are good for you!
Healing Crystals
Many of us are skeptical when it comes to things like Crystal Healing. How can moving, massaging or wearing a rock on your body help in our healing? Surely it’s all related to blind faith!
Before rejecting this phenomenal healing method, please hear me out…
The concept behind the working of crystals is not as complicated as one may think… Our body is more than just the physical body. Much like an electronic device has a network of wires in it, which are operated with the help of electricity which is invisible to the naked eye, our body also has an invisible field of energy around it. Those who can see this field of energy can see that there is not only energy but it is also formed of different colors. This has also been scientifically proven from as early as 1939, though the use of technology such as Kirlian Photography.
Energy Body
Now, when we are healthy, both physically and emotionally, this energy field around us is balanced and works at it’s optimum. On the other hand, something as minor as a small argument with a family member can create a disturbance in this energy. When these disturbances happen repeatedly, the energy body is unable to restore it’s natural balance. Overtime these imbalances can manifest as actual diseases in the physical body. So where do crystals fit in the picture?
Well, just like the human energy field, everything; be it living or non-living, has an energy field around it. So naturally, crystals do too. Now, when a crystal is properly cleansed and charged then the energy field around it is very powerful. Just like when you come in contact with electricity, even though you cannot see it, you experience an electric shock. That is to say, electricity has a definite effect of you, physically and mentally. Similarly, the energy field of the crystal also effects you mentally and physically. But since the idea is to do good and not harm, the experience is subtle and even though you don’t experience a shock, the effect is deep and profound. Through this effect, crystals can help our bodies restore their natural balance and thus become healed in the process.
Crystals come in a variety of compositions and colors so naturally they all have different energy fields around them. So each crystal can help heal a different kind of imbalance. For example, one crystal can help you with issues of self-esteem, power and respect, another can help heal a broken heart and yet another can help keep you calm even in stressful situations.
Leo Tolstoy states in his famous novel, Anna Karenina: Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. On the same principle, the reason behind the imbalance in one person’s energy field is different from another. Someone maybe unhappy because of a stressful career while the other maybe in distress due to a bad marriage. One woman can be stressed about her children while another maybe stressed about her in-laws. Crystals can help you with all these problems, but only an experienced energy healer can make the best selection for you according to your particular concern. The healer can tell which part of your energy body is imbalanced and which crystal can best help heal it. They can tell you how to use the crystal, where to place it, how long to wear it and most importantly how to cleanse it regularly. Yes, the cleansing routine is very important and again it is different for different types of crystals. They can also tell you if you need healing sessions if the imbalance is deeply rooted.
Hope that helped you understand the concept of Crystal Healing better. Do write in a comment if you have any queries or raves…
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