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Sandalwood - is considered sacred and has been used for centuries in various religious and spiritual practices. It is believed to have a calming and grounding effect, promoting a sense of inner peace and tranquility. Sandalwood is often used in meditation to enhance spiritual connection, deepen focus, and quiet the mind. Its soothing aroma is believed to facilitate a sense of spiritual awareness and uplift the spirit. Mentally, Sandalwood is cherished for its ability to alleviate stress, anxiety, and restlessness. It promotes mental clarity and relaxation, helping to calm the mind and enhance concentration. Sandalwood is also associated with enhancing self-awareness and promoting positive thoughts. It is believed to instill a sense of positivity, boost self-confidence, and inspire feelings of gratitude and compassion. Sandalwood's scent is often used in aromatherapy to promote emotional well-being and relaxation. Overall, Sandalwood's spiritual and mental healing properties make it a cherished wood for fostering tranquility, spiritual connection, and mental clarity.

Turquoise - strengthens the meridians of the body and the subtle energy fields, enhancing communication between the physical and spiritual worlds. Spiritually, Turquoise heals and cleanses both the energy centers and the physical body. It acts to induce wisdom and understanding and to enhance trust and kindness. Turquoise is a stone for self-forgiveness, self-acceptance, and the release of useless regrets. It encourages us to honor ourselves as a creation and a tool of the Divine. It dispels negative energy and can be worn to protect against outside influences or pollutants in the atmosphere. Turquoise balances and aligns all the chakras, stabilizing mood swings and instilling inner calm. It is excellent for depression and exhaustion; it also has the power to prevent panic attacks. Turquoise promotes self-realization and assists in creative problem-solving. It is a symbol of friendship and stimulates romantic love. Turquoise is a Master Healer and can be placed on all seven chakras.

OM - represents the four divine states of Brahman - metta (loving-kindness), karuna (compassion), mudita (sympathetic joy), and upekkha (equanimity). The syllable OM, which is the imperishable Brahman, is the universe. Whatsoever has existed, whatsoever exists, and whatsoever shall exist hereafter, is OM. And whatsoever transcends past, present, and future, that also is OM. Brahman can be viewed as divinity – both the divinity within the Self and everything else which is divine, including that which creates divinity. A technique that can help if you are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with the concept of Brahman is to replace it with whatever word you associate with a higher power. It can be God, Jesus, Buddha, Mother Nature, or anything else that represents the divine to you. Om is the sound that represents this higher power and its connection to each of us. During meditation, when we chant OM, we create within ourselves a vibration that attunes sympathy with the cosmic vibration, and we start thinking universally. The momentary silence between each chant becomes palpable. Mind moves between the opposites of sound and silence until, at last, it ceases the sound. In the silence, the single thought—OM—is quenched; there is no thought. This is the state of trance, where the mind and the intellect are transcended as the individual self merges with the Infinite Self in the pious moment of realization. It is a moment when petty worldly affairs are lost in the desire for the universal. Such is the immeasurable power of OM.

Hematite - has an excellent grounding and balancing energy...as well as being a powerful aid to stimulate the mind. They enhance memory and evoke deep thought. They have a highly protective energy and are good at helping women who lack courage. The energy of this crystal will help to balance your aura and align your chakras, as it brings together the energy of the mind, body, and spirit. Sometimes when you work with high crystal energy stones, you can become dreamy or spacey and lose yourself to the high vibration energy instead of integrating it throughout your entire chakric system. It strengthens our connection with the earth, making us feel safe and secure. It endows us with courage, strength, endurance, and vitality. A "stone for the mind,” Hematite stimulates concentration and focus, enhancing memory and original thought.