Vacation Crystals
Why you need to take this crystal on your next vacation
I’ve been getting ready for a vacation (actually it’s a stay-cation—I have family coming from overseas). And along with finishing up work stuff, making sure all the laundry is done, cleaning house, food shopping and the like, I’ve been gathering together a circle of crystals.
I always take crystals with me on vacation—even if I’m not actually going anywhere. They are as important to me as having enough undies and sunscreen. Seeing new parts of the world is a blessing and usually worth the effort it takes to get there. The pre-travel frazzle—taking care of business, packing, organizing travel documents and then there’s hours of lines, the crowds, the stress of missing flights or connections and going through security! There’s always plenty to aggravate and activate every one of our issues. But why not make it more easeful if we can.
The stone beings take a little bit of the edge off—naturally and easily. They’ve become such a natural part of my adventures, offering gentle support every step of the way.
They wanted me to tell you something
One of the stones in my vacation bundle was singing so vibrantly this morning, just before I recorded this week’s YouTube video, and asked me to share a message with you. You can find it in the video below.
These gorgeous stones are South African bloodstones—also known as dragon bloodstones. They are quite dear to me and have been a cherished companion since I first started journeying with the stone beings. I can’t tell you the number of times that I’ve carried them with me when I needed strength and energy.
They have also been known to make me light-headed and of course that happened in the middle of my recording. You’ll see. But it’s what happened right after that you’ll want to pay attention to.
Bloodstone’s whispers
You’ll want to watch the video for their full message. What they told me had to do with the physiological changes to our bodies when we travel to new environments. Those changes can happen even when going short distances.
This makes perfect sense when we think about it—different landscapes, air quality, temperatures, and altitudes all invite our systems to gently recalibrate. Even short journeys can offer our bodies this opportunity to harmonize with new surroundings. Rather than going into a stress response, bloodstones help us embrace these natural adaptations with grace and ease.
The Art of Gentle Rebalancing
These dragon bloodstones work by supporting our natural ability to harmonize with change. They teach us not to resist our body’s wisdom. Instead, be open to and trust our capacity to flow with new environments gracefully.
There’s something even more beautiful about their support though.
It was actually a gift
As I was receiving this message, I felt a wave of lightheadedness—something that occasionally happens when I work deeply with bloodstones. (If you’re as sensitive as I am to bloodstone or even the mention of blood, sit down when you work with it, making sure to stay hydrated and to breathe.)
What happened next was truly beautiful. As that gentle wave passed, I felt the most wonderful clarity emerge. My vision felt brighter, my awareness more expansive. That brief moment was actually the stone lovingly supporting my system to find a new level of balance.
This is their deeper gift—they help us gently tune into our bodies’ wisdom, helping us understand the shifts that happen in our body, whether they are environmental, physical, or emotional in nature. They offer us the beautiful power of gentle awareness.
Embracing Natural Rhythms
Many of us are feeling the natural shifts happening around us right now. Even those who don’t usually notice energetic changes are sensing something different in the air. Our bodies are also beginning their gentle preparation for autumn’s arrival. These beautiful transitions are taking place whether we’re consciously aware of them or not.
Bloodstones can be wonderful companions for navigating all these natural rhythms with grace and understanding. There is a beautiful power that comes from understanding our bodies and our environment. Life becomes easier.
Your Vacation Crystal Journey
When you take your next vacation, consider inviting a stone or small circle of stones to join you in your travels. In my experience, the most wonderful synchronicities seem to unfold when we invite these stone beings into our travels.
Be open to their gentle support and notice how having them with you lightens the stresses of travel. And once you’ve arrived, when you’re lying on the beach or sipping a fruity drink or having a long awaited massage, you might also find yourself relaxing just a little more deeply.
Happy travels