C R Y S T A L S
for grief and sadness
Using crystals as a treatment are not a certified and guaranteed fix for our problems and the things we experience and go through in life, but they have been used for centuries as an aid to help support general wellbeing and many people rely on crystals ad crystal healing to add quality and to improve their lives.
We would always encourage anyone who is struggling to seek professional help and advice when suffering from any kind of trauma, pain or suffering.
Here at the House of Alyssa Smith, we have pulled together some of the best healing crystals renowned for helping with grief, loss and sadness. Each one is believed to have its own properties, but when combined together these healing qualities are said to be amplified. Hold them close to you in your hand or pocket or pop them in a bowl on a table nearby to benefit from their healing properties. There is something very calming about holding a smooth crystal in your hand, and for this reason we are now beginning to make our own ‘palm’ stones which as they suggest, fit perfectly in the palm of your hand.
A personal message from Alyssa
‘’Having been through a lot of grief and sadness over the past 18 months including losing some incredibly special family members (human and furry) I have found myself turning more and more to the soothing and healing powers that crystals have to offer us and in all honesty, they have helped me so much. I sleep with a Rose Quartz heart by my bed, and I sometimes hold it in my hand whilst I’m sleeping if I am particularly struggling that day or night, and sleeping with a Rose Quartz placed on the left side of my chest by my heart helps to calm my heart rate and allow me a restful sleep. Rose Quartz isn’t commonly used for helping with grief and sadness as a rule, but when you realise its properties, you will see why I have included this in my crystal selections to help with grief and sadness. Sending love to anyone who needs it at this time.’’
Our crystal suggestions
to help with healing from grief of any kind
Amethyst
We have chosen this crystal because it is one of the world’s most loved crystals largely because of its array of healing properties. It is most commonly used to help calm nervousness and anxiety, and for help with continuing with daily life when it might seem difficult to do so at times. Hold your Amethyst close to you for comfort in the palm of your hand, inside a pocket or bra or pop one under your pillow at night, since doing so is believed to help aid sleep. Sleeping and relaxing can be very difficult during times of distress, and Amethyst is a great stone for helping calm the body and mind so that we can relax and heal.
Black Onyx
This may seem a strange choice of stone to include in our healing gemstones for grief, but actually we have chosen this stone for a very significant reason. Black Onyx helps bring out the inner strength that is needed to help us carry on when times are hard. Black Onyx is vastly known as a protective stone and is also believed to help shield us from negativity, which of course can help us to heal when we need it most.
‘I like to think of Black Onyx as being a comforting blanket that surrounds us emotionally when we need it most. Black Onyx is believed to shield its owner from harm, negativity and to protect us and when we are sad and really struggling, knowing we are protected and safe really is a bit of comfort. It might not be the most inspiring stone in terms of ‘looks’ but it is a bit of a magic healer in terms of its properties’
Clear Quartz
Known as a master healing gemstone, Clear Quartz is believed to help strengthen the intention to heal from the loss that is being suffered. It will help to amplify the healing energies of other chosen crystals when placed together with them- so is an important one to include in this selection of stones. Imagine it as a little tool which amplifies the vibrations and powers of its surrounding crystals and you will begin to see why this gemstone is used with so many other crystals.
‘If you aren’t keen on the ‘plain’ looks of Clear (or Crystal) Quartz, you could always opt for a Clear Quartz with ‘Aura’ – which has a rainbow tint across its surface. This option is just as powerful and really beautiful too.’
Rose Quartz
Most commonly used for encouraging love of all kinds into the owners life as well as happiness, Rose Quartz is actually also a nurturing stone and is also used for grief and sadness, as it helps you to feel accepted and supported at times of great need. It is believed to help bring love and welcome happiness into your life from those around you, especially if you have been hiding away and making yourself very isolated as a coping mechanism. This powerful little gem can help you to open your heart back up and make you feel re-assured and safe.
At time of stress, upset and anxiety, I always sleep with a Rose Quartz heart in mind hand. Knowing it is there brings me great comfort and I can almost feel the magic working as my heartbeat starts to slow. I have always found there is something really magical about a Rose Quartz and if there was one stone I simply wouldn’t be without, it’s one of these. They have helped me through so many years of my life and I hope they can bring comfort to others too.