Unhappy Stones

[MankyCat]

Going through my older stones for a thorough cleansing and cleaning, after having unpacked them from a couple years of storage, I got a general vibe from them. A sense of unhappiness, crankiness, and mal-content.


I packed them up years back when I was moving several states away and then ended up moving again shortly there after by one state. They were packed carefully, but weren't truly unpacked or worked with for about 2 years. The place I was living in was not condusive to my practices or the items of it. Not religious-wise, but more because of the general negativity and such, from the apartment as well as the location.


Now I'm back in NJ, broke off the relationship with the main source of energy drain and negativity. I have an apartment that is in a much better location and seems very cozy and 'right', though there's still sme work to be done in many ways.


The first step in cleaning I put the bulk of my stones through seemed like a splash of cold water on a slumberer. Annoyed and lethargic grumbles seem to emit from them. I am slowly putting them through a second cleaning and reconnection process. I have a few that I've started with. Four that drew my attention. Tumbled Blue lace agate, Eye agate (I think), rose quartz, and one clear quartz shard. The first two I got very early in my studies and were among my first. I decided to put them in my pockets for the day. The agates jumped out of my pocket in the car, causing me to panic slightly when I realized they were gone (not long after I got out of the car). It was almost like they were checking to see if I noticed they were gone... like people will do sometimes.


They seem much happier now.The blue lace and the rose quartz are still a little off, but the eye agate and clear quartz seem much more relaxed. The clear is actually showing many more rainbow reflections now and it did this morning (it's actually showing more than I ever recall it showing before!).

I'm hoping the rest will come around too. I feel bad because I put them away for their safety physically, and then kept them packed because of all the bad stuff going around.


There are two that I keep getting drawn to. I left them at that apartment because I gave them to the person I was living with before we moved in together. The most immediately on my mind are a big flourite heart with the most interesting colors and patterns, and a large labrodite pendant with colors that made people drool. There were other ones as well, but the feeling of removal wasn't as strong. I was tempted to take them (at least the bigger ones), but didn't as they weren't really mine. But something told me they would be neglected and absorb more ickies. I guess I was hoping that would not be the case... and I didn't want to steal. I feel bad I left them behind.


I guess, I'm just asking for any thoughts... Thoughts on the unhappy stones I have now and thoughts on the unhappy ones I left behind. _inabox_

[Astara Seague]

mine like to be bathed in the full moons light that always makes them feel better

[Pesha]

I like to bathe mine in sunlight and then moonlight. Unhappy stones. Yes they would most likely miss you. They become a part of you and you a part of them. I hope your friend is taking care of them. If not they will find a way to go beyond and be safe.

[Wolfsong]

I think your well on your way to reconnecting with them. As mentioned above.. letting them spend some time under the moon or laying them out on a bright sunny day on the lawn and spending some time with them there are good ideas. Its really important that they get exposed to a living environ again after being boxed up for such an extended period of time. This will go a long way in the reconnection process along with just spending time with them.

I think its also important to realise that even though a place may not be condusive to certain types of spiritual practice one can still display rocks or other nature gifts in ways that spiritual undertones do not exist for the unknowing individual. I have rocks throughout my house that look like part of the decore but actually play a sugnificant role in creating a certain energy for a room. Except for those very close to me no one knows thier true purpose although they do comment on how striking they are.

In regards to the ones you left behind... its a hard thing to do but sometimes it needs to be done. We pass on objects for a reason and at times we may question those choices later. All we can do as individuals is remember why at that time we passed on an object and hope that our reasoning was right.

In the end we all learn as we grow. It sounds like you have done a lot of searching and have grown from these experiences. If this is the case you will be better for it. Yuor stones will regain thier energies and you may be surprised how fast this will happen if you are persistant. The stones you left behind you did so for a reason. It was the right reason at the time. Hopefully it will prove to be the right decission in the future as well.

[lightdragon]

usually i don`t have problems with this.Since i have various enities that will play with the crystals.So usually all i need to do is just hold them in my hands and they get recharged even after months of storage.in general they are all content . This is a method I do not recommend unless you know what you are doing.

[MankyCat]

I hope your friend is taking care of them. If not they will find a way to go beyond and be safe.

Far from a friend. I hope you are right.

[MankyCat]

I think its also important to realise that even though a place may not be condusive to certain types of spiritual practice one can still display rocks or other nature gifts in ways that spiritual undertones do not exist for the unknowing individual.

That was not the case. He claimed to be pagan for a while, though he was very far from it. I realized that he had no belief in that stuff, what trying to steer me away from it while using it (not spells but other things) to try to keep me with him. Abusive situation in many ways. I wasn't concerned about displaying my things (never have been as most of what I have doesn't scream my path, and most places I lived before were very accepting of different beliefs and such). The worry I had was more for the negativity being thrown around. A lot of my stuff never got unpacked... kinda like a foreshadowing of my unhappiness there and my moving far from away from that place. I just couldn't bring myself to unpack more than the essentials.

For many years, I've been of the mindset that if you can't stand my beliefs, then you shouldn't be in my territory. Most times, people don't seem to see my stuff as much more than neat curious items, but get a sense of peace when they enter the room/apartment. The place I just moved from though never got that sense and no one was allowed to come over. Bad vibes and bad neighborhood. Bad combination.


In regards to the ones you left behind... its a hard thing to do but sometimes it needs to be done. We pass on objects for a reason and at times we may question those choices later. All we can do as individuals is remember why at that time we passed on an object and hope that our reasoning was right.
In the end we all learn as we grow. It sounds like you have done a lot of searching and have grown from these experiences. If this is the case you will be better for it. Yuor stones will regain thier energies and you may be surprised how fast this will happen if you are persistant. The stones you left behind you did so for a reason. It was the right reason at the time. Hopefully it will prove to be the right decission in the future as well.

True. Thank you. I think you are right in each regard.

[Wolfsong]

People, especially someone you care for, who try to manipulate you and the path you are on... well thats just wrong and its good to see you got out of the situation. To this day I do not understand why some feel the need to preach to others about thier path in the hopes of changing someone else's path. Consciously trying to manipulate or suffocate an individual's spiritual beliefs/dreams is one of the worst things I can think of doing to someone and is definately a form of mental abuse. In reality that individual is killing or trying to kill someone's spirit... GAH.. just thinking of that makes me discusted.

[CzechWoods]

yuli, some people are just full of crap and it hurts them too much their fellows arent. that is why they try to dirten those fellows, so they seem not to be the only ones stinking.

those people havent understood, what eleanor roosewelt put so well:
"your candle will not glow any brighter, if you put mine out"

:hugz: for you and your bad experience. just dont let yourself be the way he was/is, and thus you will create a good experience of a bad one, more power to you


as for the stones.

two possibilities:
1.
the stones in fact are not unhappy, but reflect your unhapopiness, your bad memories etc. they only are a mirror so to speak, confronting you with stuff that is bringing you down. in that case, you should start healings for yourself, anger/rage rituals and letting go rituals etc.

2.
the stones are somewhat hurting, exhausted, unhappy. those of them that will support water you could cleanse (rinse) under running shower/waterhose/tab-water - or if possible in a creek.
the others you could use dry salt, hematite baths, or burrying them in mother earth (for the time from one full moon to the other, full cycle) or if that wont help, for a year and a day.

talk to the stones. dont let them sit in boxes, but put them somewhere where they can get broad daylight, but not direct sun, as some stomnes wont take that well

full moons baths over night will help great deal - all stones adore that :)


i feel, like you are on a good path, though, cause you care about your stones, and thats what counts.

so consider whether 1. or 2. or mix of both could be the reasons, and than go ahead, changing it to the better

[Wolfsong]

"your candle will not glow any brighter, if you put mine out"

I like that quote. Have never heard it before.

[CzechWoods]

I like that quote. Have never heard it before.

i will look into my archives to find the original quote so you may quote it correctly. could take a few days though:lookwhats

[MankyCat]

Czechwoods and Wolfsong...

Thank you both so much for your words. Honestly, lately I've been hearing just what I need to hear from people and seeing reactions (when I talk to them in semi-depth about what happened) that I need to see to know I was not crazy for feeling like I did. It's been a really powerful experience, but I guess that's a given since the situation that lasted over 7 years. The webs of deceit ran thick, he was good at hiding them. Thank you both, cause your words helped more than I can express.


Now the stones... I think it is a little bit of the two suggestions above. I did do a release ritual for Midsummers, to remove the power this guy had over me. The timing was just right for me in several ways. The ritual worked, which explains so much. I have another ritual to do... but that's an internal thing, and a little scary... to let people in and open my heart. Luckily, I protected it before everything started. Foreshadowing? A sign? Who knows. I agree that they probably felt the unhappiness in me. Who ever likes seeing their friends go through that. I know the people around me were concerned when I started openning up to them about it all. I didn't know I had such a support network. The stones, unfortunately, had to be there the whole time and "see" what was going on.

Second, I think I need to reconnect with them. I've bathed them gently and quickly. Now, few by few, I am running them under water (all of them handle water pretty well), drying them quickly and gently, and then keeping them close to me (in my pocket or in my hand or such). I plan on doing some moonbathing and incense on them at some point, and then placing them around my apartment where they can get some nice sunlight and plenty of attention. It give me a good feeling thinking about it, and the ones I've started interacting with again (carefully so as not to force) seem to be relaxing and feeling more content. The bulk of them are definitely aren't in boxes anymore and won't be like that again. I've always prefered to have them out in the open. Let them breath fresh air and feel the energy flow around them like a cool breeze.

[Wolfsong]

:) Your well on your way as are your stones.

[CzechWoods]

:) Your well on your way as are your stones.

well said :fpraise: wolfsong