Jan/ February 2012
In this Newsletter: – Words from Ron– Salt and Crystal Baths – Inspirational Quotes – New Products, Featured Products & Special Buys – 30 Day Gratitude Challenge – Stone of the Month; Amazonite – Tips and Techniques.
Hello and welcome.
Well here we are in whole New Year with the opportunity for a whole new way to be. I am more than certain that you are not one of those that were surprised to wake up on Dec 22nd last year to find that life was going on as usual. There certainly was a lot of who-hah about the end of the era.
Last year saw out another of the many cycles that affect us and the system we live in. The end of the cycle depicted by the Mayan calendar was seen by some as the end of time and the world and various other doomsday scenarios, but for others as a time for celebration as we completed a cycle and entered into a new and exciting era. This could be a time to lift ourselves and our game and to elevate our vibrations and evolutionary force.
I was among millions all around the world who saw and took this opportunity to celebrate and pray and meditate and contribute to what we hope has been a real energy shift among people and their interactions between themselves and with our Mother Earth. I sincerely believe we are moving into a better era and becoming a more cooperative, tolerant and loving people, and that now and even more so in the future The World is becoming a better place. While this is fully possible for us today, I think it will be well after my lifetime before we see this fully manifested.
But, probably more so now than ever, if this is to be it’s up to each one of us to be the very best we can be. Peace, love and harmony can be the common way of man rather than holding second place to the reactions of fear and mistrust and isolation practiced in the past and unfortunately still with us today.
Meditation, communing with nature and interacting with our allies in the crystal kingdom will definitely help. Coming to understand the oneness of all, acknowledging the truth of who we are, finding peace and love in our own hearts and living in this way can only put us closer to this ideal.
The words so often spoken by the masses “I am for world peace” carry a sentiment truly wanted by many. But unfortunately most of these very same people are leaving it up to someone else to bring about. The sad but real truth is that this will never be while we are depending upon the masses, however if each one of us, just all by ourself, as an individual can do all in our power to do this within ourself – be peace, be love, be truth, be grateful – be the very best expression of ourself that we can be, WORLD PEACE is inevitable.
What are you contributing with your life? Are you offering Great Uplifting vibrations or ho-hum ever so normal to downbeat vibrations?
The good news for us is that we can employ the members of our natural world – the crystal kingdom to be our allies and help us to hold ourselves to a higher standard.
In our part of the country the New Year has started out very dry and extremely hot. Unfortunately this scorching has had quite an impact on the plant life at our place. With water scarce and without the time and resources to get to them all, lots of them have died and a great many more were barely hanging in there.
Just before the Australia day weekend arrived I found myself bemoaning the plight of our place. And then it struck me, why was I lamenting the loss of these, when I should be ever so grateful for the tenacious survivors. This was a wonderful lesson and now looking around with my new eyes I saw that so much was still alive, so much to be really grateful for.
Typical of our Australian climate, this same weekend brought us flooding rains, which again in our case we were extremely grateful for. (Not withstanding, our thoughts, concerns and well wishes go out to those affected by these events).
Just like two years earlier on, our area was again being inundated with flooding waters. Once again we realised the blessing of living high and dry. Once again we were able to make our paddocks available to our neighbours for the safe keeping of their horses.
Unlike the last flood, just two years ago, we were home this time and much of the holiday weekend was spent helping our neighbours on lower ground to evacuate, and get them and their possessions into safety. Unfortunately one of their houses went under for the third time in the last five years. Really does give the rest of us much to be thankful for.
Because we now had plenty of water, the opportunity was taken to fill the bathtub and wash lots of our crystals. With the tanks overflowing, we seized the opportunity for a soaking bath. Knowing the value of having a crystal bath I drained the crystal wash water and refilled the tub. I removed most of the crystals and moved the rest to the end and hopped in. Wow, what an experience, talk about invigorated water. I couldn’t see any, but it felt like the water was filled with thousands of tiny bubbles caressing my skin. As I settled back, the water soothed me into a deep relaxing peace. When I got out I felt on top of the world.
This was my motivation for the articles below about crystal and salt baths.
Living in the country we don’t have water and sewer connected, so we don’t get to have as many baths as we would like. Also we can’t have salt baths as there is no where for the salt water to go. Often, when we are travelling we look for accommodations with a bath so that we can indulge in this most favourable activity.
If you don’t have a bath, the next best thing is a foot soak. Except for the full body soaking that laying back in a warm bath can provide, the rest of the benefits can still be enjoyed.
Himalayan Salt Crystal Bath…
An indulgent experience to lift your spirits and detox your body…
Treat yourself well…
Salt baths have long been enjoyed for relaxation, rejuvenation and health. Himalayan Salt Crystal baths are renowned for their detoxifying effect that leaves you feeling refreshed and full of energy. The cleansing effect releases toxins through the skin into the water and the soaking effect can help to soothe tired and aching muscles and joints and help relieve pain and soreness.
A Himalayan Salt Crystal bath has a hydrating effect on the skin, leaving it feeling soft and smooth. It is also suitable for those suffering from irritating skin conditions such as psoriasis and dermatitis and has similar results to taking a dip in the ocean.
Use about 100 to 250 grams of salt per 100 litres (average bath size), with the water at 36-37°C and have a good soak for around 20 to 30 minutes. When finished, hop out, dry off, preferably don’t rinse and then rest for about a half an hour.
Attention: if you suffer from any circulatory conditions, please consult with your healthcare practitioner beforehand.
Follow these simple steps for an indulgent detox experience…
- Empty 100 to 250 grams of salt into an empty bath and cover it with sufficient hot water.
- Allow time for the salt to dissolve. This may take up to 30 minutes, or you may speed it up by stirring with a wooden spoon.
- Now fill the bath to your desired level with warm water.
- For best results keep the water at or below body temperature – approximately 36-37°. Check the temperature with a thermometer to be sure.
- Carefully climb into the bath and find a comfortable position.
- Now simply relax. Soak your body for approximately 20-30 minutes. You may need to add a little hot water if the temperature cools too much during this period.
- Then just dry off – don’t rinse and rest for about a half an hour.
Zinging it up, or adding some extra levels of enjoyment.
As a pure detox bath it is probably best not to use any other oils or additives, but if your objective is for utter relaxation also, then the fragrance of a few drops of your favourite essential oil won’t do any harm and adds a level of sensuous relaxation.
Light a few candles. Play relaxing music. Close your eyes and melt into the water and the moment as you allow yourself to let go and savour this time to yourself.
A Crystal Bath – is yet another level of sumptuous and healthful relaxation…
Here you are only limited by your imagination and the crystals you have available. Any of the crystals that you know are not affected by water may be used. Good all round crystals like Clear Quartz, Rose Quartz and Amethyst are great for use at bath times.
A couple of my favourite combinations are – Clear Quartz, Green Aventurine and Hematite. Citrine, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Fluorite and Moldavite make for an interesting combination. A bath with half a dozen large tumbled Hematites is an exhilarating experience.
Simply add them into the bathwater, get in, relax and enjoy. If you are concerned about scratching the tub, or damaging the crystals or yourself by having them loose, they may be contained in a colander or a large shell. Another method is to suspend them in the water in a stocking secured to the tap. An alternative and effective method is to place them around the edge of the bath tub.
Apart from just cleaning our bodies, bathing washes away the stresses and strains of the day along with any negative emotions we might be holding onto and will refresh, soothe, revitalise and energise us. Placing Crystals in the bath will absorb any negative energy or emotions and the healing energies of the crystals will available to us as needed. Plus the water increases their conductivity and connectivity making their energies more readily available.
Why not combine them…
Try an Energy Field Clearing Bath…
Soak and relax as you detox and clear away unwanted energies and debris.
To the salt bath above you will now add 250 grams of Epsom salts and 3 crystals – Amethyst, Rose Quartz and Clear Quartz and several drops of Lavender essential oil. Add the Epsom salts at the same time as the Himalayan crystal salt and the crystals and the Lavender oil as you fill up with warm water.
The combination of the Himalayan salt crystals, Epsom salts, crystals and lavender oil work through the layers of the energy field to detox and remove the unwanted energies and debris.
And here is a super charging idea for the water itself.
As you are probably aware, water carries an imprint of all it has been in contact with and we can use this to great advantage to super-charge our bath. Any of these methods may be utilised.
- As the bath fills say a positive affirming prayer or statement into the water, anything at all that makes you feel uplifted, alive and grateful. For example, I am thankful for the life sustaining benefits of water and for its cleansing and soothing qualities. I ask that this water be charged with the vibration of love and appreciation and that these energies be made available to me through this magical water.
- If you have Reiki, treat the water, or impress your symbols into it as it fills.
- Into an unbreakable clear container place a written statement or a list of power words in such a way that they are visible so that their energy can be imprinted into the water and then from the water to you. A few good examples are – love, thank-you, peace, harmony, God, wisdom, happiness. Or maybe, I relax my body and mind and let my Spirit soar high.
Six Recipes for your Crystal Bath
Here are a half a dozen more ideas for interacting with and getting the most from your crystals and the chance for a decent, relaxing soak.
- A very handy combination if you are suffering from sunburn. Into a comfortably warm bath (you might think cold is better, but the warmer water opens up the pores of your skin) add a cup of brown vinegar and these stones, Rose Quartz, Clear Quartz, Jade and Green Aventurine.
- Overcoming tiredness – try Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Carnelian and Fire Agate.
- For a bit of an energy boost – give Amethyst, Carnelian, Red Jasper and Herkimer Diamond a go.
- Tired sore feet – Aquamarine, Tiger Iron and Smokey Quartz.
- For some relief from flu – add some Lemongrass essential oil to the water and a Clear Quartz, Fluorite, Moss Agate and a Tiger Eye.
- Tired sore muscles – Fluorite, Hematite, Rhodonite, Jade and Aventurine. You can boost this up by combining with a salt bath or adding Epsom salts.
Remember you can come up with many more recipes or combinations of crystals or stones; experiment, follow your hunches and don’t limit your imagination. Take care in the selection of the stones. There are some I keep separate from my main collection as the water and salt tend to mar them. Hematite is a good example, as it being iron, it is subject to corrosion by water and salt.
Inspirational Quotes for the month
Every morning, when we wake up, we have twenty-four brand-new hours to live. What a precious gift! We have the capacity to live in a way that these twenty-four hours will bring peace, joy, and happiness to ourselves and others.
~ Thich Nhat Hanh ~
There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy.
~ Ralph H. Blum ~
New Products – Featured Products – Special Buys
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Crystal Gridding Pack – $12.00 – Comes complete with crystals and instructions for making a grid for protection and manifestation.
Himalayan Pure Bath Salts – $4.50 – 100 grams. Relax and indulge with therapeutic salt crystals from the Himalayas. Pure Himalayan bath salts can soften and smooth your skin, detoxify and cleanse, reduce inflammation and pain and help relax your body.
30 DAY GRATITUDE CHALLENGE
When did you last say thank you?
When did you last express your appreciation?
When did you last follow an urge or a prompting?
When did you last make the effort to send out your own heartfelt expression of appreciation and gratitude?
Sue and I would encourage you to find out about the gratitude challenge and join us in changing the world one action, one expression of your appreciation; sent out in a card every day for the next 30 days. Take the challenge www.socgratitude.com/ronandsue .
Make gratitude and all it brings a part of your daily life.
Your actions work synergistically and harmoniously in making the world a better place for all of us to reside. They also provide the chance to lift yourself and others to a greater level of being.
Stone of the month: Amazonite.
Amazonite, also called Amazon Jade, is a semi-opaque, green to blue-green variety of microcline feldspar that is often streaked with white. Its colour was once thought to be caused by copper compounds; however more recent studies suggest that the blue-green colour is the result of small quantities of lead and water.
It is named after the Amazon River in Brazil, from which certain green stones were formerly obtained, but it is doubtful whether Amazonite occurs in the Amazon basin. In fact fine quality Amazonite has been mistaken for Jade. It is relatively soft at 6-6.5 on the Mohs scale.
Amazonite can look back through a long history as a powerful healing and prosperity talisman. From early Egyptian times it has been used in beading and worn as jewellery and well known in India, Egypt, Sudan and Mesopotamia as a holy stone and a popular amulet against a wide range of diseases. It has also been cut into tablets; part of the Egyptian Book of the Dead was engraved on Amazonite, and used as decorative material for building facades. An Amazonite scarab ring was found among Tutankhamen’s treasures. Said to be the third stone in the breastplate of the Jewish High Priest.
Amazonite was also worn as jewellery in pre-Columbian South and Central America, and was used medicinally to heal wounds and illnesses of all kinds. It was rumoured to have adorned the shields of the formidable Amazonian tribe of female warriors said to have lived during the Bronze Age. The conquistadors prized it for adornment and its ability to be carved into religious objects.
Amazonite is recognized as a Stone of Prosperity and believed to attract money to financial and business ventures. As a good luck stone it helps you to be in the right place at the right time for new opportunities. It dispels negative energy and aggravation, and protects against unfair practices and being taken advantage of.
Called the Stone of Courage and the Stone of Truth, Amazonite empowers honest self searching to discover and live in alignment your own truth, beliefs and values and to move beyond the fear of judgment or confrontation. It provides the freedom and self-discipline to express your thoughts and feelings and to set clear boundaries.
Amazonite has a powerful filtering action that blocks geopathic stress. It protects against electromagnetic pollution and absorbs microwaves.
Amazonite is an exceedingly soothing stone. It calms the brain and nervous system and aids in maintaining optimum health. It has a powerful energy that provides harmony and balance to both masculine and feminine energies. It allows you to see both sides of a problem, or different points of view. It soothes emotional trauma, alleviating fear and worry. Amazonite assists in manifesting universal love, and has been credited with overcoming loneliness and making married life happier. It is often used to stimulate the powers of clairvoyance. It is also said to assist with making a peaceful transition out of this life.
It aids in cell regeneration and healing after illness, trauma or injury, and relieves muscle spasms. Dissipates negative energy, aggravation and blockages within the nervous system, as well as issues with the throat and thyroid gland. Prevents infection, soothes rashes, and relieves the pain of rheumatism, gout and osteoarthritis.
An elixir of Amazonite is believed to rectify and prevent calcium deficiency, tooth decay, osteoporosis, hair loss and to repair brittle hair and nails. It is also beneficial in clearing up acne.
Crystal Tips and Techniques
- Secrete Amazonite in a child’s or teen’s bedroom to encourage tidiness.
- Hold Amazonite to peacefully calm and soothe your nerves when you are feeling upset.
- Keep a dish of Amazonite tumbles in the kitchen to persuade others to assist with the chores.
- To prevent infection, soothe rashes and heal blisters, gently rub the affected area with a polished Amazonite.
- Keep Amazonite nearby to provide focus when you are studying or learning a new skill.
- Carry or wear Amazonite to boost your energy field and feel good when you are feeling low.
- Wear or carry Amazonite as a lucky-charm to attract prosperity and business success.
- Place Amazonite in your workplace to enhance creativity and stimulate the flow of ideas.
- Place Amazonite near computers and other electronic equipment and tape to your mobile phone to block EMF, microwave and other unwanted energies.
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Good vibrations and all the best,
Ron & Sue Windred
P.S. Remember, if it is to be (peace, love, harmony, or whatever your it may be) it’s up to each one of us to be the very best that we can be.
P.P.S. We hope you get to enjoy some scintillating baths in the near future.
P.P.P.S. Make gratitude and all it brings a part of your daily life and join us in The Gratitude Challenge at www.socgratitude.com/ronandsue
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Disclaimer: The metaphysical and healing properties outlined in this website are for inspiration and reference. These alleged properties are gathered from writings, books, folklore and various other sources. They are dependent upon the attitude and beliefs of the individual. In no way are they meant to replace diagnosis or treatment by a qualified therapist or physician.
© Written by Ron and Sue Windred
Disclaimer: The metaphysical and healing properties outlined in this website are for inspiration and reference. These alleged properties are gathered from writings, books, folklore and various other sources. They are dependent upon the attitude and beliefs of the individual. In no way are they meant to replace diagnosis or treatment by a qualified therapist or physician.
