In my last article I wrote about a recent experience with crystals and some of my current ideas on bringing them into my Reiki practice. Shortly after that I happened to read a book called “Clearing Crystal Consciousness” by Christa Faye Burka. When I first started reading I balked a bit because the author was saying not only that crystals are very powerful to work with, but also that they could be dangerously misused. I wasn’t inclined to agree with that but read on for some reason. This book is short and I tore through it in about two hours. Aside from that one statement, I found it very inspiring regarding crystal work. She goes into a lot of depth relating clarity of thought and of interpretation of pain and sensation to the clarity and energy of crystals. She describes a lot of philosophy as well as a lot of practical uses for crystal such as placing an amethyst crystal near the head of the bed to aid in a peaceful night’s sleep, or holding a quartz crystal over each chakra one at a time with the point outward to help clear them. She mentions how to carry and store them, and places a lot of emphasis on respect for them as a sacred manifestation of the earth’s beauty and power. In my last article I spoke of methods for clearing and cleansing them, and this author asserts that a crystal is actually self-cleansing, and that no special method of doing a crystal cleansing is necessary if for any other reason than for the mental focus of the practitioner. Overall I liked the book and found it a quick and inspirational read- despite the author’s extreme standpoint on a couple of ideas, I would recommend it to anyone who is fond of using crystals, as it serves to deepen your view of the role of crystals in any healing or meditative work.
Nikkis Nature 