Tourmaline (Black) in Quartz
Black Tourmaline Rutile in Quartz is also known as Tourmalinated Quartz Tourmalinated Quartz Situational Harmony Affirmation: I surrender any need to be “right” and simply align my heart with the highest good. We are all one – connected together – so I pause to breathe into that oneness, trusting that as I do harmony manifests.…
Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla Speaking from the Heart Affirmation: I have thoughts that are worth sharing, and so I give voice to them. And I speak from my heart knowing that their acceptance by others isn’t what defines their worth, but rather simply that I was willing to open my heart to share them. Chrysocolla in Black Tourmaline –…
Owning What is Yours (and Resisting Taking on What Isn’t)
Understanding healthy boundaries can be challenging if it isn’t something that has been modeled. As a female, being raised in an era where I was supposed to be a “good little girl,” often meant I considered everyone else’s needs and desires before my own. As an adult, this means I still struggle with “feeling mean” if…
Black Tourmaline vs. Smoky Quartz: An Empath’s Guide
Many of the grounding/protective stones get used interchangeably, and from one perspective it makes sense because there are overlapping properties; however the subtle differences can be very helpful when putting them to use. When I was relatively new to working with crystals, a conversation with a fellow empath gave me some clarity on when I’d…
Tourmaline (Black) / Black Tourmaline
Black Tourmaline Affirmation: I am grounded and safe. My energy is my energy, and other people’s energy belongs to them. I am able to have compassion without taking on their burdens. So I meet anger with patience, resentment with understanding, and impatience with kindness. I am grateful that though I may walk near someone else’s…
