Okay, so I’ve been seeing these blue quartz crystals everywhere lately, and I got curious. What’s the deal with them? Are they just pretty rocks, or is there more to it? I decided to do a little digging and, well, experiment a bit myself.
Getting My Hands on Some Blue Quartz
First things first, I needed to get some. I went down to that little crystal shop near my place – you know, the one with the wind chimes and the slightly overwhelming incense smell? I picked out a few pieces. One was a bigger, rough chunk, and the other two were smaller, polished stones. I just grabbed what felt “right,” you know?
Just Holding It… Seriously
The first thing I did was pretty simple. I just held the biggest piece in my hand. I’m not gonna lie, I felt a little silly at first. But I closed my eyes, took a few deep breaths, and just… focused on the stone. I tried to clear my head, think about nothing other than the cool, smooth surface against my palm. I did this while sitting, lying and even walking.
Keeping it close!
I carried one of the smaller stones around with me. Slipped it into my pocket, mostly. When my work get a little overwhelmed, I will take it out, put it on my hand and take a breath. I did find myself, feeling calmer than usual. Less reactive, maybe? And there’s some time I was getting a little drowsy, so bad! I even tried sleeping with it under my pillow, so crazy hah?
Meditation Time
Okay, this is where it got a little more “woo-woo” for me, but I figured, why not? I tried meditating with the blue quartz. I sat down, put on some quiet music, and held the stone. I focused on my breathing and tried to visualize a calming, blue light spreading through my body. It felt… peaceful. I can’t say I saw any visions or anything, but I definitely felt more relaxed afterward.
The Result?
So, what’s the verdict? Did the blue quartz magically transform my life? No. But did I notice a difference? Honestly, yeah, I think I did. I felt a bit calmer, a bit more centered, especially when I took the time to actually focus on the stone and be mindful. It’s like a little reminder to slow down and breathe. Maybe it’s all in my head, maybe it’s the placebo effect, but hey, if it works, it works, right? I’m definitely keeping my blue quartz around.
