If you’re an Empath, you know how easy it is to feel overwhelmed by the world around you. But what if the secret to feeling more grounded, energized, and emotionally clear was already within you?
Enter Ayurveda, the ancient science of life and sister practice to yoga. During my yoga teacher training, I discovered how our unique body constitutions, known as doshas, shape everything from our digestion to our emotional tendencies. And trust me, this knowledge can be a game-changer.
I first wrote about this back in 2012, and I feel like now is a good time to revisit the subject.
Unlocking Balance for Empaths Through Ayurveda
Empaths are natural seekers, always learning, always evolving, always tuning into the subtle rhythms of life. If you’ve been searching for that missing piece to help you feel more grounded and aligned, discovering your unique dosha type might just be the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.
As I’ve discussed many times, I’m someone who’s long believed in the transformative power of yoga, for both body and mind, and I took my passion a step further when I trained as a yoga teacher. One of the eye-opening parts of that journey was diving into the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, yoga’s sister science and a profound system of healing that’s been guiding people for thousands of years.
What Is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda literally means “the science of life.” Its goal? To bring harmony to your body, mind, and spirit. One of its core teachings is that we each have a unique constitution, or dosha, that influences everything from our physical traits to our emotional tendencies.
There are three primary doshas: Kapha, Pitta, and Vata. Most people have one dominant dosha, while others may be dual- or even tri-doshic. Understanding your type can help you tailor your diet, exercise, and lifestyle to support your natural balance, especially important for Empaths, who often feel energetically overwhelmed.
Meet the Doshas
Here’s a quick snapshot of each dosha and how it shows up in your body and personality:
Vata (Air + Ether)
Slim build, dry skin
Restless mind, fluctuating energy
Quick to anger, easily overwhelmed
Best foods: Warm, moist, oily, and grounding, think sweet potatoes, ghee, and stews (skip the processed stuff!).
Pitta (Fire + Water)
Medium build, high energy
Sharp mind, strong digestion
Can be fiery, outspoken, and intense
Best foods: Cooling and calming, like cucumber, coconut oil, barley, and sweet fruits.
Kapha (Earth + Water)
Heavier build, slow metabolism
Calm, laid-back nature
Prone to sluggishness and excess mucus
Best foods: Light, spicy, and energizing, low-fat, low-sugar, and wheat-free options work wonders.
One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Here’s where Ayurveda flips the Western wellness script: what’s healthy for one person might be totally wrong for another. That kale smoothie your friend swears by? It could throw your dosha completely out of whack.
That’s why discovering your dosha type is so empowering, it gives you a personalized roadmap to wellness. And for Empaths, that kind of clarity is gold.
Why This Matters for Empaths
Let’s be real, Empaths carry a lot. We absorb energy, emotions, and stress from the world around us, often without realizing it. That’s why it’s crucial to keep our inner world as balanced as possible.
Knowing your dosha helps you:
Understand your emotional patterns
Choose foods and activities that restore your energy
Build resilience against external overwhelm
It won’t magically erase your Empath struggles, but it will help you feel more in control, more aligned, and more at peace.
Ready to Discover Your Dosha?
If you’re curious to find out your type, I recommend starting with the online quiz. When answering, think back to your late childhood or early adulthood, before life’s stressors may have thrown you off balance.
You’ll find a treasure trove of info on how to eat, move, and live in harmony with your dosha. And if you can, book a session with an Ayurvedic practitioner for a deeper, more personalized diagnosis.
As Empaths, we need every tool we can get to stay grounded in this wild world. Ayurveda is a powerful ally, and I hope it brings you the same sense of clarity and calm it brings to so many.
As Empaths, we are wired differently than most. We feel more deeply, love more fully, and often hurt more intensely. So, emotional harmony isn’t just a luxury for us; it’s a necessity.
So, it goes without saying that our mental, physical, and energetic well-being is often determined by the relationships we allow into our lives.
But let’s be honest: not everyone is meant to walk beside us on this path. And while we may pride ourselves on our compassion and loyalty, there comes a time when we must ask ourselves a difficult question:
Is it time to let them go?
Letting go isn’t an act of arrogance. It’s not about thinking we’re better than anyone. It’s about self-preservation; about choosing peace over pain, growth over stagnation, and light over shadows.
If someone constantly makes you feel depleted, anxious, or emotionally bruised; if their words or actions inject your life with chaos, confusion, or sadness; they’re not just a mismatch for your energy. They are a threat to your well-being. And no amount of good memories, shared history, or “what ifs” justifies keeping that door open.
Sadly, the people who most often drain us are the ones we once held closest: friends we’ve known for years, family members we’ve grown up with. We cling to the idea of who they were or who we hoped they’d become, even as they repeatedly show us who they are now.
And because we care, deeply; we hesitate to walk away. We convince ourselves they’re just in pain, that we can help them, heal them, lift them. But in trying to carry them, we end up sacrificing ourselves.
Here’s the truth:
Empaths are not here to be emotional punching bags for those who refuse to grow.
Most of us, if we’re being real, would have no one left if we cut ties with everyone who triggered us emotionally. Feeling someone’s sadness or discomfort is part of the empathic experience. But there’s a difference between occasionally being triggered and being emotionally poisoned.
There are some people; call them “super-charged negatives,” who seem to feed off your light, who pull you into their storm and leave you wearing their emotional chaos for days. No matter how much grounding, clearing, or shielding you do, their energy still cling.
Why? Because as you work on yourself, as you raise your vibration and align with higher frequencies, anything not in resonance becomes painful. Toxic relationships aren’t just emotionally draining; they become completely uncomfortable. They hurt your bones, your stomach, and your spirit.
When you rise up, people notice. Some feel inspired by your transformation; others feel threatened. And those who are not yet ready to grow may subconsciously (or very intentionally) try to pull you back down. They may mock your growth, dismiss your light, or attempt to destabilize your peace. It’s not personal; it’s projection.
But even if you understand their behaviour, even if you have compassion for their suffering, it doesn’t mean you have to stick around for it.
We are not responsible for saving those who choose to stay stuck. We are responsible for keeping ourselves whole.
Letting someone go doesn’t mean you don’t love them. It means you love yourself enough to stop bleeding for people who wouldn’t offer you a bandage.
Growth often comes through contrast. Yes, we learn from pain. We learn from betrayal, heartbreak, manipulation; we learn what we don’t want, so we can begin to align with what we do want. But that lesson doesn’t need to be repeated endlessly.
If someone’s behaviour is a recurring source of pain; if you find yourself reliving the same emotional wound over and over; it’s time to investigate. Once a lesson is learned, you don’t need to re-enrol in the same class.
You don’t have to carry bitterness. You can still hold love for someone in your heart and release them from your life. You can bless their journey without walking it beside them.
So, ask yourself with honesty:
Do I feel safe, seen, and uplifted by this person? Or do I feel small, anxious, or energetically burdened?
If the answer points to pain, perhaps it’s time to loosen your grip. To open your hands, your heart, and your life to people and experiences that feel aligned, life-giving, and safe.
Letting go isn’t cruelty.
Letting go is clarity.
Letting go is grace.
Letting go is… healing.
Being in harmony with others isn’t just ideal for Empaths; it’s essential for our survival.
Following on from my last post about the benefits of water, today I want to dive deeper, and discuss the benefits of solarised water.
You may already be aware that I am a full-on advocate of daylighting. Every morning, without fail, I go outside and soak up the morning’s first light. And I feel the benefits. So, it got me thinking about my water.
If our body’s get so much benefit from natural light wouldn’t our drinking water too? After all we are just “big bags of salty water.”
So, I tried it.
And I have to say, I’m impressed.
When I drink solarised water, I find it to be cleaner, lighter and more energising than standard filtered water. You can tell something special has taken place within the water’s structure.
Funnily enough, I first tried water solarising over 20 years ago, after studying colour therapy (see below). But for whatever reason I didn’t continue. I expect my younger self found the ritual to be too much of a faff.
So, What Is Solarised Water?
It’s exactly what it sounds like: water that’s been left out in the sun, or daylight, to absorb solar energy. Traditionally, this is done in coloured glass bottles (a form of colour therapy) to add another layer of healing intention. The practice comes from Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of medicine.
Origins in Ayurveda
Ayurvedic texts dating back thousands of years emphasize the healing power of the sun (Surya) as a source of prana (life force).
Water exposed to sunlight was believed to absorb this energy, transforming it into “living water” that could balance the body’s doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha). See this post on discovering your dosha type
This practice is part of Surya Chikitsa, or solar therapy, which includes sunbathing, sun salutations (Surya Namaskar), and consuming sun-charged water.
In modern times, it’s found a place in holistic health scenes, blending beautifully with chromotherapy and mindfulness practices (chromotherapy is based on the idea that each colour has a specific frequency and energy that can affect the body and mind in different ways.)
The Benefits
It has to be said that modern science hasn’t caught up with the following claims. But here’s what advocates of solarised water say it can do:
Energise the body: Many people report feeling refreshed and uplifted after drinking solarised water, especially when it’s charged in the morning sun.
Support digestion: Ayurvedic traditions often link Surya Jal with digestive fire (Agni), drinking it is believed to help with bloating and acidity.
Encourage detoxification: With its soothing, restorative energy, solarised water is thought to promote cellular health and flush out toxins.
Balance emotional energy: Depending on the colour of the glass bottle you use, it’s said to gently tune your emotional and mental state.
Bonus: There’s some scientific backing when it comes to sunlight’s ability to purify water. Solar disinfection (SODIS) is used in parts of the world where clean water access is limited, UV rays kill bacteria when water is exposed to sunlight for a few hours.
Chromotherapy Meets Hydration
One of the best parts? You can choose your bottle based on how you want to feel:
Bottle Colour
Effects
🔴 Red
Stimulates energy, circulation, and passion
🟠 Orange
Boosts creativity and enthusiasm
🟡 Yellow
Enhances focus, digestion, and optimism
🟢 Green
Balances emotions, promotes healing and harmony
🔵 Blue
Calms the mind, reduces stress and inflammation
🟣 Violet
Supports spiritual awareness and intuition
How to Make Solarised Water
Ready to brew your first batch of sunshine? Here’s your how-to:
Choose Your Bottle Use a clean glass bottle, coloured glass if wanting the colour benefits. Make sure it’s food-grade and non-toxic. Avoid plastic.
Fill It with Water Use clean, filtered, or spring water for best results.
Let It Sunbathe Place the bottle in direct sunlight for 1–4 hours. Morning sunlight is gentle and lovely, but any bright day works. Just don’t leave it out too long in extreme heat.
Store and Sip Drink the water the same day for maximum freshness. You can store it in a cool place or refrigerate it, depending on your preference.
Optional extra: whisper a positive intention or affirmation to your water before placing it in the sun. It’s a small moment of mindfulness that adds to the ritual.
Why You Should Soak Up the Sun Too
Solarised water isn’t the only thing that benefits from a little sunshine, you do too. Here’s why stepping into daylight is one of the best things you can do for your body and mind:
Benefits of Daylight Exposure
Regulates your circadian rhythm, helping you sleep better and feel more alert during the day.
Boosts mood by increasing serotonin levels, nature’s own antidepressant.
Supports vitamin D production, which is essential for bone health, immune function, and hormone balance.
Improves cognitive function, including memory, focus, and decision-making.
Strengthens immunity by energising T-cells and reducing inflammation.
Even 15–30 minutes of morning light can make a big difference. So, while your water’s soaking up rays, why not join it?
The Infrared Advantage
Sunlight doesn’t just give us visible light—it also delivers infrared light, especially in the early morning and late afternoon. This invisible light has some pretty amazing effects:
Boosts circulation and helps oxygenate tissues.
Reduces inflammation and supports muscle recovery.
Stimulates mitochondrial function, increasing cellular energy (ATP) and promoting healing.
Enhances skin health and may even support detoxification through gentle sweating.
This is the same principle behind infrared saunas and red-light therapy, but the sun gives it to you for free. Just remember to enjoy it responsibly and avoid overexposure.
Finally
There’s something lovely and grounding about solarised water. And hey, if all you get out of it is a reason to drink more water, step into the sunshine, and feel a little more connected to nature, isn’t that already a win?
Did you know that irritability is one of the first signs that your nervous system is dysregulated?
Makes sense for those of us who are naturally laid back.
I know I can get irritable if I’ve experienced too much stress or if I’ve picked up too much emotional energy. But I also get ‘the prickly wobbles’ when a certain food does not agree with my body.
The point is, we all need to give our nervous system a break from time to time. Yet with hectic lives, finding time for ourselves can sometimes feel like an impossibility.
So, today I present you with five 5-minute hacks that are aimed at quickly calming your nerves and thus giving the old nervous system a break.
Before I get to that, I should probably give you a brief nervous system overview:
The nervous system plays a crucial role in coordinating and regulating our bodily functions.
It consists of two main parts: the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS), which encompasses all the nerves outside the CNS.
The nervous system is responsible for functions such as memory, learning, and emotional regulation.
So, yes, pretty important for us Empaths to keep on top of it.
If we don’t work to maintain the health of the nervous system it can impact our overall well-being and quality of life. It can also make Empath life more difficult.
YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM WILL ALWAYS CHOOSE FAMILIAR CHAOS OVER UNFAMILIAR PEACE UNTIL YOU LEARN
TO HEAL DIFFERENTLY.
– MELISSA BLYNN
Taking intentional breaks allows the nervous system to recuperate, reducing stress levels and helping to prevent burnout, which can also help restore balance.
This not only enhances mental clarity but also improves our mood and emotional regulation. (meaning we can better control those pesky emotions).
I must add, before I get to the hacks, that the absolute best way I have found to quickly balance my nervous system is by having a regular short yoga practice that is heavily focused on my breath. Without the breath focus, yoga simply becomes a form of gymnastics.
Not to say there’s anything wrong with gymnastics, but it doesn’t have the same recuperative benefits.
That said, I know not everyone practices yoga, and as time is often short, we still need quick ways to reset.
And that’s what I hope to offer with these quick hacks.
1. Practice Deep Breathing
A really easy one to try is the 4-count breath.
Inhale for 4 seconds, hold the breath for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, and hold the breath again for 4 seconds. Then repeat for as long as feels good. A few minutes is normally enough.
When you inhale allow your belly to fill up like a balloon. I find this really helps with relaxation.
I also find the breath retention part particularly good for letting go of internal stress and returning calm
2. Take a Power Walk
A short 5-minute brisk walk can do wonders for resetting your nervous system. Round the block or even on the spot.
It is a good idea, with your walk, to try and get yourself a little breathless. It helps shed the stress.
3. Listen to Music
Pop your earphones in and listen to one of your favourite songs. Even better, sing or hum along (I find singing or humming in public places really helps to ‘blast away’ the emotions of others).
Music can release those feel-good hormones that help melt away the stresses of your day. Putting your earphones just makes the experience more immersive.
4. Have a Snack
Ever suffered from being hangry? This is a sign of having low blood sugar and nervous system dysregulation.
By having a snack containing protein and fat (not sugar), it can help stabilise your blood sugar.
Even better if you follow this with a brisk power walk.
5. Hydrate
This may seem like an odd one, but often when we are stressed, we are also dehydrated.
When the internal workings of our body are doing more than usual, by being stressed, it can lead to dehydration.
By glugging down plenty of clean mineralized water, it can really have an uplifting cleansing effect. Adding in a slice of lemon also helps, because stress depletes vitamin C.
So, there you go, 5 quick ways to give your nervous system a well-deserved break.
Have you tried any of the above? Did you find them helpful?
Ok, that’s it for today.
I hope everything is keeping fabulous in your world.
Life as an Empath not only involves being susceptible to over-feeling emotional energy, it also goes hand in hand with being a Highly Sensitive Person. Which ultimately means we have the predisposition to be sensitive to everything.
For example, we can be more sensitive to chemicals in food, or in our products and the environment. We can also be more sensitive to electrical energy and WIFI. Basically, most things that are manufactured or inauthentic can weaken those of a Sensitive nature.
Over-feeling all types of energy can also mean we get sick easier than most, or our symptoms tend to be felt more acutely. Let me explain: Continue reading →
Because most Empaths are affected by emotional stress, in some way or another, we are prone to having higher levels of cortisol.
As I’ve discussed in many past posts, cortisol is an essential hormone that, amongst other things, regulates the body’s stress response.
However, when we regularly experience heightened cortisol levels, through repeated stress spikes, it can cause cortisol resistance. This means our hormone signals don’t do the job they should, and the adrenals go into overdrive pumping out more and more cortisol, which can lead to problems such as depression, anxiety, brain fog and memory problems, insulin resistance, inflammation, or weight gain.
This is a subject I keep coming back to, both in posts and books, because it is so important for our health and wellbeing, and is a subject many Empaths are unaware of.
The thing is, everyone experiences stress. It is part and parcel of life. Yet, as Empaths, we are at a disadvantage because we can pick up on stress from others as well as having our own to deal with. Continue reading →
As you may or may not know, I have become a bit obsessed with grounding outdoors, whilst getting daylight at the same time.
Any chance I get to kick off the old shoes and connect with natural earth, and I’m there. Especially now that we’ve been getting some warmer weather here in the UK.
It is so lovely just sitting or standing on the grass whilst soaking up the powerful vibrations of the earth.
I have been grounding/daylighting every day for well over a year now, and it has to be said, I love the way it makes me feel. I’m not sure how best to describe the feeling, other than it feels like ‘home’.
Anyway, it got me wondering whether grounding mats give off the same beneficial energy as connecting to natural earth.
I have had a grounding mat for several years, but I don’t use it very often, and in truth, I wasn’t sure whether they are as beneficial as grounding on natural earth. So, I decided to experiment with the mat in my morning yoga practice.
Now, before we get to that, let me explain a little more about earthing/grounding for those of you who are not familiar. Continue reading →
The trait that truly defines an Empath is feeling the emotions that belong to others. Yet, there is so much more to them.
Empaths are complex. They are enigmatic, yet often misunderstood. Their life story is generally a collection of unusual experiences that sets them apart from others.
Deep down, most Empaths feels they are here to do something important and make a difference; but being in a constant battle with their sensitivities and strong emotions it often holds them back, and this is an area where crystals can help.
Crystals are not only protective but also empowering, they help ‘block’ the negative or unwanted energy of the world and can help balance heightened sensitivities.
Crystals offer defence from all types of negative or unstable energy. They also have the ability to speed up the Auric field, which guards an Empath from the overpowering emotions of others, especially the negative energy. Continue reading →
Have you tried doing many different things to heal as an Empath, but you still find yourself suffering with ailment after ailment?
Or do you find you are not dealing with any type of stress?
If you answered yes, you are certainly not alone. Many Empaths are constantly working on their mind body and spirit, in the aim to find balance, but still struggle both with being a human, and with being an Empath.
As I always say, we are all different. What one person needs to heal is not what another needs. Even if we have identical symptoms, it doesn’t mean we need the same healing modality. For one Empath, using crystals to heal was enough, for another a change of diet worked. But some Empaths try literally everything to find balance, and still struggle with issues either physically, mentally or spiritually.
If you are a regular reader of my blog, you will probably already know that I like to address the many different issues that can weaken us as Empaths. Because, in this world, there are many. Continue reading →
Are you finding it difficult to fall asleep at night lately?
Or are you waking up, and not being able to fall back to sleep?
If that’s a yes, you’re not alone. Many people are struggling with sleep problems.
The thing is, when you are losing sleep, you are never going to feel your best. Not to mention how frustrating it is to be lying in bed, wide awake, clock-watching or feeling stressed about how little sleep you are getting. Continue reading →
Well, we’re back in full throes of the silly season, AKA Christmas.
For the Empaths of the world, this time of year can affect us in some weird and wonderful ways.
I don’t know about you, but each year I seem to have a different December experience. One year might be up, and another might be down, emotionally, physically and energetically. I may want to celebrate the festive season one year, and then the next I may want to avoid it and get away to the sunshine.
This year has been a bit of a one-off. In that it has been kind of hectic, but in a positive way, with lots of socialising and meeting up with friends. (So much so, it has been difficult to find the time to write a post.) But I have to say I have thoroughly enjoyed it thus far (I know, we still have a way to go yet 😉), and I feel my daily habits are what have kept me so uplifted and in balance. Continue reading →
There are books you read, and there are books that awaken something deep inside you. Crystals for Empaths is the latter. –Nova Wells
If you’ve ever walked through the world feeling too much; the pain in someone’s eyes, the tension in a room, the unspoken heaviness of a stranger’s day, then you already know the gift and the burden of being an empath. You also know how easily the world’s energy can leave you drained, scattered, or doubting your own strength.
But what if you could walk through life without feeling weighed down by everything you sense? What if you could protect your energy and deepen your connection to the beauty and magic of your sensitivity?
That’s where the crystals come in.
In Crystals for Empaths, I take you by the hand and lead you into the luminous world of these ancient allies. This isn’t just another crystal guide, it’s a soul map for sensitive people. You’ll learn which crystals shield you from toxic energy, which ground you when the world feels chaotic, and which awaken your inner light when life feels heavy. You’ll discover how to work with them daily so that their magic becomes part of your natural rhythm—quietly protecting you, uplifting you, and restoring your peace.
These stones are more than beautiful ornaments. They are keepers of the Earth’s wisdom, tuned to frequencies that can steady your spirit, strengthen your aura, and remind you of who you truly are. In this book, I share not only the “how” but the why: why certain stones seem to call to you, why they affect your energy in ways you can feel, and why your empathic soul responds so powerfully to their touch.
Whether you’re new to crystals or have been collecting them for years, Crystals for Empaths will show you how to weave their magic into your everyday life, so you can walk through the world grounded, radiant, and protected.
Your sensitivity is not a weakness. It’s your greatest strength. And with the right crystals by your side, it can become your superpower.
Crystals and the Empath
I have written several books aimed at empowering the Empaths of the world. In them, I have only briefly covered the subject of crystals and how beneficial they are, but there is so much more to be revealed. That is why I wrote a book on the subject.
Every Empath is on their own journey of evolution. All of whom have different interests and different needs. For one, a book about crystals will hold no interest, for another it is just what they need at their stage of development.
The book isn’t just about the benefits of crystals; it also details an Empath’s journey, why they endure certain life experiences, and how crystals can help.
There are many layers to an Empath, and indeed a Sensitive person. Their life is a journey of continual growth and change. It can also be an isolated path to walk. Few could ever understand the way an Empath experiences the emotions of other people or how this impacts their health and wellbeing. Feeling and taking on the energy and emotions of others can really take its toll on an Empath’s physical and mental health. Because of this, they have to work harder than most to find overall balance and peace of mind. And this is where crystals really come into play in making life easier.
Crystals can help protect you from the energy and negativity of others, they can assist in keeping you grounded, they can reveal and heal your shadow side, they help with social anxiety, and much, much more. They simply make life better.
It is not until you start working with them, in your daily lives, that you come to fully understand the true power of crystals. They not only help in protecting an Empath from the emotional energy of others, which means they don’t get as drained when out in public, they can also protect them from sensory overload, and from electro-magnetic frequencies (which has now become a major problem for Empaths and Sensitive people of the world, as you will find out later).
Using crystals can alter your energy to such a degree that it allows for healing within the physical body. All of which goes a long way to helping the Empath find balance. Certain crystals can also help put you back in touch with your true self, and work as energetic medicine for your mind, body and spirit.
Although there are hundreds of different types of stones, all with countless properties, my aim with my book is to guide you towards the most effective crystals for you as an Empath.
So, let’s take a look at what this book is about with an excerpt from the first part:
The Journey Begins
Before we dive in, I must point out that although incredible, crystals won’t always be the elixir you are looking for. There is no denying that crystals have extraordinary power, but if there is an underlying condition being caused or impacted by, for example, your diet, nutrient deficiencies, by adrenaline dominance, or by hormone imbalances (such as menopause) you will probably need to take additional steps to heal. I say probably because, for some people, using specific crystals was all they needed to find balance of their body and mind. But we are all different. Some of us have to dig a little deeper to get answers and healing. Most holistic treatments that treat energy imbalances, take time to work their magic. Healings don’t often happen overnight. I go into greater detail about this subject in the chapter, When Crystals Don’t Work.
We all want to live happy, healthy lives which, in this world, is becoming increasingly difficult to do, especially for the Sensitive people. I hope that by the time you have finished this book you will be excited to include crystals into your daily life to help bring back balance.
You are about to embark on an incredible journey. It is a journey into learning everything you need to know about crystal healing for an Empath…
CHAPTER ONE
If you have come across this book, chances are you have a natural draw towards crystals and a curiosity to know why. This is not by chance. Your inner-knowing has guided you towards their transformational energy.
Crystals should play a part in every Empath’s life. They are little pieces of magic that emit powerful healing frequencies. After learning of their potential, you will be ready to use them every day, not just for rebalancing and happiness, but to be better in all you do.
The healing influence of crystals has long been understood in many cultures. Crystals have been regarded as vessels of power as well as objects of beauty. In Ancient Chinese cultures, Jade was prized for its medicinal properties, Ancient Greeks rubbed crushed Hematite on to the bodies of warriors before battle, in the belief it made them invisible, and even the Christian Church cherished the power of precious gems.
For a Millenia crystals have been used for their incredible power and their ability to absorb and transfer energy, and to balance the chakras for all over healing. The reason they are still used today, to heal and realign the mind, body and spirit, is because they work.
Having a thing for the crystal kingdom is quite normal for anyone who has an intuitive awareness. An Empath may build a collection of crystals and tumble stones without necessarily knowing of their benefits. They simply have an in-built attraction towards them. Interestingly, it is generally observed that when drawn to a particular stone, it is for a reason. You may not know of its attributes but your higher-self does.
Everyone, and not just Empaths, will benefit from having a range of crystals, especially during these challenging and changing times. A basic selection serves in so many ways. In this book, I discuss the various ways they can help in the home, when out and about, during travel, for protection from energy vampires, as a simple way to reset, and many other ways. Crystals can be worn as jewelry, carried in pockets and bags, tucked in the socks, used in home furnishings and much more.
How Do Crystals Work?
Carrying the healing frequency of the earth, crystals are formed by magma or gasses in the earth’s volcanic lava streams, and the salt beds of natural lakes. They are defined as solid objects with atoms repeated in an organized pattern, known as a crystal lattice. Atoms group together to form the various qualities of crystals. Because each crystal has a unique molecular structure, that vibrates at a specific frequency, the many different stones are able to offer their own unique healing qualities.
Empaths, Energy and Crystals
Just like crystals, as Empaths, we have a unique frequency at which we vibrate. Our personal vibrations are impacted by our individual history, the way we think, the way we feel, our living environment, our diet and many other factors. Our biography impacts our biology and the speed at which we vibrate. The poorer our physical and emotional health, the slower our vibration. The opposite is also true. When happy and healthy, we vibrate at a higher frequency and life is better for it. As Empaths, we are also impacted by the energy of those we come into contact with. This too affects our health, happiness and what we attract. This is why crystals are so wonderful. They not only help raise our vibration, but also offer protection against anyone, or anything, that could lower it.
We are not only made up of a physical body, we also have an energy body or aura. The aura is our first line of defense and acts like a shield against the energy of others. I suppose it could be compared to an energetic immune system that fights off foreign energy not belonging to us. And, just like an immune system, it does not always work the way it should. If the aura is weak, damaged or leaky, too much external energy can be taken in. The impact of which is normally experienced in unpleasant ways. Some clues that an Empath has a weakened aura are: quickly becoming fearful, overwhelmed or fatigued when around people. This is because a rapid influx of external energy seeps in through the aura and impacts the physical body in unusual ways. Because crystals raise our vibration, they strengthen the aura (discussed in more detail later on), which then creates a stronger barrier towards external energy.
Grounding and crystal shielding are formidable tools for an Empath’s protection. We are each responsible for the energy that we attract, repel and send out. If, for example, we take on negativity from another person, or if we experience an energy clash that affects how we feel physically and emotionally, we need to take steps to rebalance. We cannot control another person’s emotional energy, but we can control how it is received within our body and mind, and this can be done by using crystals.
I once read that crystals can be used like an umbrella in the rain. Which I thought was a great turn of phrase. The umbrella helps keep us dry and protected when there is a light shower, but if there’s a heavy downpour it doesn’t always shelter us from all the splashes and gusting droplets of rain that swirl around us, battering us from all directions. We may also need to use waterproof trousers and a mac for extra protection. This is the same with crystals. Sometimes, we need more than one crystal. On occasions, when in heavily peopled places, we may require a crystal for grounding, one for protection and one for energizing. Or we could use a crystal in conjunction with another healing or protection method such as aromatherapy oils. Throughout this book we will be looking at all the different ways with which crystals can be combined for ultimate Empath protection.
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Because, as Empaths, we tend to endure heightened emotional reactions on a regular basis, the body might think that we are under a constant threat. This can then trigger repeated stress hormone spikes.
The thing is, when our body feels we are in danger, it will prioritise keeping us safe, and it will do this by releasing certain hormones that, for example, give us the energy to run away from dangerous situations.
However, when the body pumps out more of certain hormones, such as adrenaline or cortisol, it will reduce the release of other hormones such as progesterone. Continue reading →
Have you ever been in a certain person’s presence, and found yourself feeling really weird, or even negative, yet having no reason for it? As in, the other person has done nothing to offend or upset you?
Or have you ever found you’ve not been able to talk to a certain person and not really known why? You might find yourself stumbling over your words, or sentences don’t form in your mouth. And again, there’s no real reason. The other person seems perfectly lovely.
This could be all part of The Empath Shutdown.
Here are some more symptoms of how an Empath can act, around certain people, when in Shutdown:
Some time ago, I discussed the idea that one of the reasons why we are now experiencing so much strife in the world is because the balance between masculine and feminine is seriously off.
Before I knew how masculine and feminine energy impacted the body, I would often question why when I got ailments or niggles in my body, it was often on my left-hand side.
Through my research and yoga teacher training, I came to understand that one of the main reasons was due to the fact I had an imbalance within my masculine and feminine energy. Predominantly my feminine energy. Continue reading →
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