When it comes to our spiritual practices, the value of consistency cannot be overstated. Much like training for a marathon or earning a specialized degree, it takes lots of consistent effort, on a daily basis, to see real progress! To that end, it’s time to reconnect with our warrior mindset in order to stay on track with our spiritual practices.
However, white-knuckling through your rituals every day and beating up on yourself if you get off-track is not the way to go! That’s why our favorite crystal pairing to work with when it comes to consistent rituals is Shiva Lingam and Spirit Quartz. They are a powerful combination that will help you get rooted, stay rooted, but also have a little compassion for yourself when you veer off-track. Add both of these crystal energies to your daily rituals for added support, guidance, and empowerment along the way.
Remember: crystals + practice + consistency = results!
But first: here’s a quick primer on each of these extraordinary crystal energies and how they can help you:
This stone represents all elements and the entire chakra system and the movement of kundalini, or life force energy, which moves vertically up and down the spine. For this reason, I highly recommend keeping the stone in a vertical orientation, as it represents a clear path of ascending and descending energy from root chakra and earth to crown chakra and the cosmos.
This stone has many deeply spiritual aspects, woven into it’s lore. At one level, it holds a grounded spiritual energy that root us while we connect to the cosmos. This Special stone keeps us on track with our faith and practice. It brings us a deep sense of peace, connection to ourselves and unity with all that is.
Get to know Shiva Lingam:
This a deeply revered stone, honored and respected deeply by Hindus. It is considered the sacred stone of the God Shiva, and fashioned as a gift of love and devotion by Parvati, his consort. As such it is the embodiment of the divine masculine and feminine, intertwined and cosmically connected, in balance and unified harmony. This is the goal within ourselves and Shiva Lingam with its banding shows us a direct connection to this.
Its shape is sacred as well, being a cosmic egg, representing completeness, wholeness and unity. This stone connects us to our sexuality as a creative force in our lives. Shiva Lingams are deeply connected to fertility and are often set bedside for couples wishing to conceive.
Often Shiva Lingams are found naturally in the shape, and known as “self manifestors.”
Shiva Lingam is a powerful healing crystal that is aligned to all chakras, all zodiac signs, all elements and all numbers. It is a fantastic stone for anyone exploring divine energy
Where is it from?
Shiva Lingams are found exclusively in India. The main source for these stones is the Narmada River, which is located in central India.
What is It?
Shiva Lingam is a rock, composed of opaque cryptocrystalline quartz and lives in the quartz family. It is similar to Chalcedony, Agates and true Jaspers.
Hindu households, as well as temples, have a Shiva Lingam on an altar. They may be decorated with fresh flowers, bathed in incense and ghee (clarified butter), sung to with sacred songs and chants, and used as a focus during meditation.
We recommend you Plant yours: offer it fresh air and sunshine, setting it vertically in a planter. Similar to Hindu traditions, offer it water. it will support a deep sense of calm and joy in your life and time of mediation or reflection.
Lean into the gentle energy of Spirit Quartz! Its message to you? You can be your worst oppressor! Don’t beat yourself up. Have mercy for yourself and your efforts. Sometimes our spiritual and personal practice gets derailed.
With tiny Quartz crystals on the surface and a larger Quartz crystal beneath, a Spirit Quartz Cluster radiates immense amounts of energy. By emitting such high vibrational energy in so many directions, Spirit Quartz clusters work to uplift your spirit and raise your vibration. In working with Spirit Quartz, you will be guided on a spiritual path toward a greater sense of self and a deeper connection to your own spirit. With your own spirit as your guide, Spirit Quartz properties teach you to turn inward for the answers and guidance you seek.
Lovingly reset, knowing changes take time. Try again tomorrow.
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Is your north star for staying sane meditation? An easy morning ritual and practice of yoga, or journaling?
Whatever it is, JUST KEEP GOING!
Ever feel that you start a practice, then that voice inside, the excuses or stories, brings our work to a grinding halt. It’s work. Every day. Even if it’s 6 seconds or 60 minutes, show up for yourself and for your spiritual health. It’s worth it.
