Body Image and Smoky Quartz

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Body Image and Smoky Quartz

Body image is a culmination of our perception and physical

experiences of and about our bodies. It involves our imagination and

emotions we create around this idea, good or bad. This idea is often

changing. It is psychological in nature and is more influenced by

self-esteem, changes in mood, environment and physical experiences.

This is a learned experience. This learning occurs in the family and

among our peers, and tend to reinforce the negative images that are

so ingrained in our minds, culturally. Often referred to as Body

Dysmorphic Syndrome, the effects can be emotionally devastating as

well as misleading.

Expressions such as " I hate my body. I'm too (fat, skinny, short,

tall...) " often come from a place of low self esteem. Bringing your

awareness to your body is an amazing feeling! One of the most

beautiful ways to bring honor to anything is to touch it. With the

energy transfer between two beings, the process can be a great

evolution. When honoring the self, it is even more awakening.

Self-esteem is a confidence in yourself and your capabilities. Self-

esteem is important because if allows you to enjoy a happier, more

joy-filled life. Most importantly, self-esteem helps you feel

connected with the " true spirit " within yourself. This enables you to

take responsibility for your own happiness. You MUST make positive

thinking a habit, and this allows you to build self-esteem!

Smoky Quartz is a grounding stone. It is used most often to overcome

depression, nightmares and stress. Quartz stimulates the natural

crystal in body tissues and fluids to resonate at the highest healing

frequency. The clearest smoky quartz are the most intense, powerfully

opening the Crown Chakra emanating light down to the Root Chakra,

therefore, inducing Alpha/deep meditation. Because of this situation,

it's benefits also include channeling higher guidance, deep

relaxation and helping with unconditional love.

Heightens your understanding of nature and concerns for the

environment. Smoky Quartz helps store information well for easier

recall. Because it is associated with the Root Chakra, it helps to

alleviate fear, anxiety and associated emotional depression. When

placed opposite other smokies in a crystal grid these stone vibrate

at a high energy level. It is the perfect stone for grounding the

Etheric Layer of the Aura. This makes smoky quartz a great stone for

detoxing, clears ambivalence and fortifies resolve.

Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac

http://www.peacefulmind.com/articless.htm#Honoring Your Body

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