Whatever you're comfortable calling it, we all do it to some extent: goal setting, manifesting, intention setting. We all have goals and want to help keep ourselves on track while achieving them. But life gets busy, our goals change or we lose touch with what it was we truly wanted when we created those pesky New Year's resolutions. And there's no shame in that game - but there are plenty of ways to help ourselves stay focused. And crystals, like journaling and a day planner, can be part of our toolkit.
How can an inanimate object help you clarify your intentions, keep you focused and keep you on track? There are a few ways!
- Buy a crystal that catches your eye and corresponds to something you need help with (more on that below).
- Give your crystal an "intention" and place it somewhere relevant. Every time you see that crystal you'll be reminded of the goal. Example: I keep a Tiger's Eye on my desk to remind myself not to make business decisions out of fear and only to say yes to the opportunities that feel right. If I am unsure about whether something is right I can look to my Tiger's Eye and remind myself to take a moment and listen to my intuition.
- Meditate on your goal every day while holding the crystal you've chosen. When you start to get lost come back to the grounding feeling of that crystal in your hand.
Disclaimer: Of course, nobody needs any tools to achieve anything other than their own ingenuity and talents - these tools are just icing on the cake. I know everyone's process is different, but having additional "spiritual accessories" can make the process fun and less intimidating if you've been avoiding facing a goal head on or have tried and fallen off the path several times before.
Getting Inspired:
Carnelian, Labradorite, Amethyst and Tiger's Eye. Stones like Carnelian and Tiger's Eye help you get in touch with your drive and ambition while awakening creativity - perfect for gathering the courage to decide to make a change whether large or small. Far-out stones like Labradorite and Amethyst help you get in touch with your true path and can reveal what truly inspires you - perfect for the person who isn't quite in touch with their deepest goals yet.
Getting Honest About What You Want:
Clear Quartz, Aquamarine, Chrysocolla, Amazonite. Stones like Aquamarine and Chrysocolla promote finding solutions to problems while Quartz and Amazonite help boost mental clarity. Perfect for doing the inner work that's involved with goal setting and manifesting. What is it that you truly want and why? What blocks stand in your way and what solutions are right under your nose?
Staying Focused:
Malachite, Green Moss Agate, Orange Calcite, Red Jasper. These confidence-giving and energizing stones will keep you focused and on your path. They're inspiring but stabilizing, perfect for continuing forward with renewed resolve. Turn to these stones in a moment of insecurity or when you second guess your decisions.
Self Love for the Stumbles:
Pink Danburite, Rose Quartz, Scolecite, Rhodocrosite. These heart chakra-focused crystals can help you remember self love and forgiveness when you fall off track and give you the confidence to get back on the horse. There's no shame in starting over! Note: these stones are good for relationship and love-centric goals (more on the best crystals for specific goals in the next post)!
