Returning to the heart 🩷

Anyone else feeling that little stir inside, like you're finally shaking something free and making space for something new? It's like a comfortable awareness that change is on the horizon.

For me it's a knowing that after years of self-development, getting to know myself more deeply and wading through the shadows cast by previous versions of myself, I am finally feeling more aligned, more myself and able to live more purposefully.

The journey of self-love or returning to the heart is often spoken about like it's a single moment or a single act, some kind of breakthrough or awakening when love floods back and you suddenly feel full of love. In reality its usually much slower, much quieter and may not even be noticeable until you've truly sat and reflected.

When you have experienced emotional harm, coercion or unsafe relationships, the heart doesn't soften on command, it warms slowly and gently when it begins to feel safe.

Mini Self-Love Crystal Collection

Crystal Ritual for Self-Love

Since finishing my full time job I have started each day with a little check in with my heart, it helps set me up for the day and is part of my commitment to loving and accepting myself more each day.

This 10-15 minute ritual can be practised any time of day, any day of the week and whenever your heart calls.

What you'll need:

• A crystal that feels supportive (try rose quartz, mangano calcite, rhodonite, pink lithium quartz or kunzite)

• A quiet space

• A seat where your feet can touch the floor

  
  

STEP 1

Ground the body

Sit comfortably and place your feet flat on the floor. Hold your chosen crystal in one hand, resting in your lap or upon your chest.

Take a slow breath in through your nose and exhale through your mouth with a sigh.

Repeat this a few times until you feel your shoulders dropping and your body soften. Let your body know that it doesn't need to be anywhere else right now. If it helps, quietly say:

I am safe right here, right now.

STEP 2

Create safety

Place one hand on your chest and one hand on your tummy. Keep holding your crystal against your heart space.

Notice your breathing without changing it. Ask yourself:

What do I need right now to feel a little safer in my body?

You're not looking for a perfect answer, just an honest one. Maybe it's rest, maybe space, maybe kindness, maybe nothing comes to mind at all. Whatever comes up, acknowledge it without fixing or changing it. Sit with this feeling for a few breaths.

STEP 3

Offer Self-love

Self-love isn't something to create, its something to allow.

Keep holding your crystal and quietly repeat one of the following (feel free to amend to suit your needs):

• I am deserving of rest and care

• I am allowed to be gentle with myself today

• I meet myself with honesty instead of judgement

• I love and accept myself completely

Say the words slowly, notice where your body softens, even just slightly. If emotions come up, let them, if nothing happens, that's ok too.

STEP 4

Close with intention

Before ending the ritual, make one small, realistic promise to yourself. Something you can actually manage today. For example:

• I'll take a break when I need one

• I'll speak more kindly to myself today

• I'll stop pushing when my body is tired

• I'll say no when I would previously have said yes

To finish, say this is how I practise self-love today. You don't need to feel transformed, self-love deepens through consistency, not intensity. You may like to carry the crystal with you today, and connect to its energy and return to this ritual whenever you feel disconnected.

Further support 🤍

In my Crystal Meditation Circle this month, we will be using mangano calcite to return to the heart through guided meditation. This isn't about "doing meditation right" or having a deep level of spiritual awareness, it's a grounded, supportive space where your nervous system can learn to settle and your heart can soften, gently, at its own pace, supported by the warm nurturing energy of mangano calcite.

Crystal Healing 🔮

If you could use some extra support, you are warmly invited to book a 1:1 Crystal Healing Session with me at the Balance Healing Room in Rayleigh.  Together we work to create balance within your energy system in a space that feels calm, safe and supportive.

Angelic Reiki 🪽

I am so honoured to now offer Angelic Reiki at the Balance Healing Room. This hands-on healing method delivers divine energy channelled from the Angelic realm to release emotional blocks, stress and even physical discomfort, working on a soul level for profound healing (a belief in angels is not required).

The Balance Healing Room - your sanctuary for returning to the heart

Crystals of course!

I am so excited to be back with Essex Foodies Market at the Hylands Estate Open Estate Day on Sunday 8th February (10am - 3pm) and then every second Sunday of the month. I love meeting people and helping connect them with their crystal companions. This year I aim to bring you more variety and more unique treasures from all around the world. Come along and shop crystals in person, connect with their energy or simply pop by to browse and say hello x

As the weeks follow I will be adding to my website, bringing you crystal jewellery filled with intention, beautiful high vibe crystals to work with as well as building upon the crystal education tucked inside the crystal index.

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Love Amy x

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