What is an intention?
Thoughts create vibrations throughout the universe, which makes setting intentions a powerful tool for achieving happiness and well-being. Having a clear purpose provides us with insight into our aspirations, dreams, and values. It also helps us live in the present moment instead of being caught in negative thought patterns. Intentions are like magnets. They attract what will make them come true. Setting an intention is a powerful tool for achieving happiness. Crafting an intention starts by setting goals that align with your values, aspirations, and purpose.
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Decide what matters to you. Your values drive the actions in your life, and you’ll need to recognize what truly matters to you if you want to find fulfillment.
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Explore areas of your life that need an upgrade. Consider how you can improve your relationships, career, social life, spirituality, health, and community.
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Be specific about what you want to achieve, when you want to achieve it, and why.
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Bring your intentions to life. Certain rituals in the following chapters will ask you to write your intentions down. Make sure you write them in the present tense, as if they’re happening now, and affirm only what you want. You should also write down your goal, the end result of what you wish to achieve. Put feeling into it!
I have my crystal. Now what do I do?
One of the most important, and often overlooked, steps in learning what to do with crystals for health, balance, abundance, or any other goal is setting your intention or programming your crystal. In our own words, you have to give your crystal a job and a purpose! Crystals want to work for you, but you have to tell them what to do. In the moments when you’re vibrating at a lower frequency, your intentions can fly out the window. When you reconnect with your programmed crystal, it will help you remember your goals and limitless potential.
Programming your crystal is simple. The first step is to cleanse your crystal. You can choose your preferred method of clearing, and what resonates with you the most. Here are some of our favorite ways to cleanse and clear the energy of your stones:
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Sun/Moon: Place your crystal out under the light of the sun or the full moon for at least 4 hours.
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Sound: Download and play the music of Tibetan singing bowls, the Om mantra, or Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. You can also use our free clearing playlist of high-vibrational music.
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Smoke: Immerse your crystal in the smoke of a burning sage stick, Frankincense resin, or Copal incense.
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Earth: Bury your crystal in the Earth and allow it to become recharged with Earth energy.
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Other crystals: Place them on top of a Selenite plate or in a Selenite Bowl to clear and cleanse any stuck energy.
After cleansing, hold your crystal or crystals in your hands, close your eyes, and take three deep breaths. Then, while in this space of love and light, ask that your crystal be cleared of all unwanted energy or previous programming.
How to use healing crystals with a positive mantra?
Aloud or in your head, say: “I ask that the highest vibration of love and light connect with my highest self to clear all unwanted energy or any previous programming. I activate this crystal. I command this crystal to hold the intention of . . .” To finish the sentence, add your intention for your crystal—an energy and goal that you wish it to hold for you. Repeat your intention three times, and end by repeating “thank you” three times. By saying it three times, you emphasize that what you’re asking for already exists in the universe.
