I wouldn’t say spirituality plays a huge role in my life. I’m not someone who meditates every day or burns incense or reads horoscopes religiously. But there are little things I’ve come to rely on when life feels overwhelming — small comforts that bring me a sense of calm when everything else feels a bit too loud.
One of those things? Two simple gemstones.
I’ve had them for a while now. One is a soft pink rose quartz, the other a deep, earthy green aventurine. I didn’t buy them because they were supposed to have specific healing powers or align with my star sign. I picked them because they felt right — their colours, their weight in my hand, the cool smoothness against my fingers. Something about them just spoke to me.
When I feel anxious, or when stress starts creeping in — you know, those days where your thoughts are racing, your chest feels tight, and you can’t quite catch your breath — I find a moment to myself and reach for one of the stones. I sit quietly, close my eyes, and just hold it. I don’t think about what’s going on around me. I don’t try to problem-solve or run through to-do lists. I just sit.
I focus on the feel of the gemstone — how it fits in my palm, the cool surface, the natural imperfections. It brings me into the present moment. It helps me shut out the noise.
In those few minutes, it’s like time pauses. I stop worrying about everything I can’t control. I stop overthinking. I let the stone remind me that sometimes all we need is a breath, a pause, and something small to hold onto.
It’s not about believing the gemstone has power over my life. It’s about the way I feel when I use it. It’s a moment of peace. A ritual, I suppose — not a spiritual one, but a personal one.
Sometimes we underestimate the little things — a cup of tea, a quiet bus ride with good music, a walk in the fresh air, or the feel of a gemstone in your hand. They may not solve everything, but they help. And sometimes, that’s enough.
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