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Originally Posted by Ebon

Well I used my hematite for grounding and balancing. I usually transfer any negative energy into them then clean it. I don't usually use them to look pretty although I know some people use them for both or just to look pretty. I had an awesome hematite ring. I don't have any crystals or minerals at the moment but I do try to meditate as often as possible to keep my grounded.

I think meditation is very important to keep grounded. I have a daily practice that takes literally five minutes. I use my rattle and 'blend' with my authentic self... some say god self... some say higher self... I have no definition for what I blend with... except to say that it helps me stay in my body, present and focused. My grounding exercise before my patients come can vary from silent prayer; to dance to playing my drum or just sitting silently brushing my thoughts away like dust off an antique (me being the antique that is )

Ebon I love the quotes from Malcolm X and Einstein in your signature. These are two of my favorite Einstein quotes:

Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.

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I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious. (That is my motto!!)