Does it seem like crystals have just popped up everywhere? It’s like this new trend is suddenly coming out of the woodwork and showing up in mainstream places in the form of bookends or as cool prints on graphic tees. So what’s with the obsession? A guest post by Love & Light student Sarah Balmer of Sarah Belle. For starters, our thoughts – yours and mine – add to the collective consciousness, the one mind. Over time, more and more souls are waking up to the truth. Old ideas are entering minds for the first time, gradually increasing in number to a point of reaching critical mass. This is when it starts to become more mainstream. Suddenly everyone is becoming familiar with it and talking about it - they're curious about it. On the other hand, some are still rejecting these things, safely marching to the beat of the old paradigm. With more and more souls waking up, it is ushering in an era of new, but old, holistic tools and modalities of healing. They have been there all along, lying dormant. But they are dormant only because we’ve been sleeping. If you’re reading this blog post, most likely you’re awake, in the process of awakening, or lost. Wherever you are on your journey, I’m glad you’re here. Rest easy knowing you are surrounded by love and light. If you find yourself attracted to crystals or curious about them, don’t question it. Trust that there is a reason. Trust that there is healing energy trying to make its way to you. You may not even be aware of the energetic blocks and imprints in your field. Some will tell you to work with a crystal healer or holistic practitioner. Choose wisely, cleanse them and work with them. Trust your higher intelligence. The body and spirit know what they need to heal. Go into your heart space and tune out the mind stuff. One simple way of selecting a crystal is to simply scan over them and notice the ones that seem to ‘wink’ at you. This is a good starting place as they likely have something beneficial to offer you. Don’t be afraid to jump in. Even if you acquire a crystal with a purpose for none other than home décor, you will be one step closer to raising your vibration. Side Note: It is a good idea to clear crystals once you acquire them. This can easily be done by setting them in the sunlight or moonlight for a few hours. All the love!     Sarah Belle is a brand that fuses together the talent, inspiration and spirit of yoga teacher, health coach and artist, Sarah Balmer. Both a dreamer and doer, Sarah is passionate about helping others to lead a more awakened life. In her jewelry, art, yoga classes, and workshops, Sarah loves to explore the relationship between creativity and spirituality to unmask the layers, liberate the spirit, and encourage others to live with greater authenticity. For it is in sharing our authentic gifts, with real vulnerability, that is our greatest service to humanity. Sarah holds certifications as a holistic health coach, registered yoga teacher and personal trainer. Through the week she spends time working in the fast-paced environment of healthcare IT, which has been one of her greatest teachers, showing the benefits and rewards of meditation and yoga for effective stress management. Sarah’s philosophy is that we all lead integrated lives; and by learning how to balance the mind, body and spirit, and being willing to live heart-centered, we can cultivate peace within, raising our vibration and empowering others to do the same. When you’re just starting out with crystal healing, the wealth of information out there can make it tricky to know where to start. That’s why, my Beginner’s Course Bundle contains all the crystal fundamentals you need to know.     Bundling three of my best-selling courses into one for a discounted price, my Beginners Course Bundle is designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and skills to dive into the world of crystal healing - from understanding the energetic properties of ...