The stranger within

I know that many people use the term "Back to life, Back to reality" when they return from a    vacation. I am one of them! Going to Ulpotha had the exact opposite effect on me this vacation around... On arrival I was transported back to my childhood. I walked into Kade Hut (breakfast hut) and the smell of the coal fire reminded me of trips we used to take to the Free State to visit my granny. The smell reminded me of early morning family breakfast in that big old kitchen. It smelt like home  Kade Hut Taking a trip with a crazy best friend, meant the arrival was slightly blurry due to too much bubbly in-flight but that didn't stop that childhood memory from seeping into my consciousness. We were shown to our mud hut by the lovely retreat manager Suzi. ( Btw, she reminds me so much of my Aunt Lydia (Lala) that I had even more child likeness resonate with me during the stay.)  The first 2 days were a blur. It's amazing how much sleep one can actually

Around my neck (throat chakra) Turquoise necklace:  Turquoise is also a powerful crystal for relieving stress. It is also said to protect against pollution in the environment, and to bring abundance. Turquoise is said also help speed the healing process, and is known as a master healer stone. It is very powerful for grounding and protection also. Turquoise is  associated with the throat chakra primarily. It helps promote honest and clear communication from the heart. Receiving hand Rose Quartz: Rose quartz is often called the "Love Stone." It's energetic hallmark is that of unconditional love that opens the heart chakra. This makes rose quartz a stone for every type of love: self-love, family, platonic, romantic, and unconditional. As a variety of quartz, rose quartz has high energy, and this strong energy can enhance love in virtually any situation Giving hand Flourite and Amethyst: Flourite Fluorite promotes spiritual and psychic wholeness and development, truth, pro

Rose quartz (barely ever leave home without these bad boys!) Rose quartz is often called the "Love Stone." It's energetic hallmark is that of unconditional love that opens the heart chakra. This makes rose quartz a stone for every type of love: self-love, family, platonic, romantic, and unconditional. As a variety of quartz, rose quartz has high energy, and this strong energy can enhance love in virtually any situation And around the neck Purple Dalmation stone with a mini Unicorn! (Yay unicorns!) Dalmation Jasper, also known as "Dalmation Stone", is a grounding stone, in terms of with the Earth and in reality. It removes disillusionment, helping one to see their strengths and weaknesses more clearly. Dalmation Jasper brings a sense of fun to one's life and helps to increase loyalty in relationships. Crystals from:  http://store.sparklefairy.com/

A bit backdated, but have to start somewhere :) Chakra bracelets: Crown - Quartz: awareness, consciousness & meditation Third Eye - Amethyst: Clairvoyance, memory, dreams & visions Throat - Sodalite: Sound, vibration, communication & creativity Heart - Aventurine: Love, Balance, relationship & compassion Solar Plexus - Yellow Jade: Power, will, energy & transformation Sacral - Carnelian: Movement, pleasure & emotion Base - Hematite: Survival, grounding & solidity Share When you share, everyone feels happy. There's many ways in which you can share things with others; helping someone with work, buying someone a meal, giving them items of clothing you no longer use or even just listening to a friend talk about their feelings. The more you give and share, the more you get back from the universe. But this card also means that you should also let others share with you. When people give to you, say Thank you and be happy to have people in your l

Because well, I thought that my blog is all about writing poetry but then I realized, it's my blog! I can do whatever I want with it. And since the name is "The Stranger Within", same as my photo album on Facebook about my Angel Readings, Crystals and Reiki; I decided to start posting some of that on here as well! I'm not done living yet, so I'm not done learning yet. Until the end, there will forever be The Stranger Within....