NightOwl

I designed my storage to be as mobile as possible. A plastic fishing tackle box (with dividers) works great, and holds alot! I bought felt and used double sided tape to line the compartments with it to minimize impact of any jostling that occurs. I adjusted the spacing of the compartments so that they are groups mostly by chakra, with a few specialty compartments. There is even a compartment to keep my incense and holder, so that not only do the stones remain in the presence of sandalwood, but the incense is available to me anytime, anywhere. It also snaps shut in a dependable way, allowing you to store it any direction (just turn it slowly and gently when changing the angle--be nice and not shake them up). The biggest downside to this is that it is plastic--ugh! But the ability to carry so much of my collection with me is priceless! The box (which you can also find marketed as a bead box in craft departments, is cheaper when you find the same item in the fishing section) slides into my bag and I can take it with me almost anywhere, and no one needs to know, and I have the serenity of having them so near. The plastic is not ideal, I know, yet I do believe that the intent overcomes it. I believe that it cannot harm the crystals, nor prevent their energy from reaching me. The crystals are what they are, they do what they do, and nothing such as mere plastic can stop them from reaching such a willing recipient. When I get home at night, I place the box on my nightstand and leave the lid open. Before I go to sleep, I hold my hand over them, pick up those I'm drawn to, and mentally talk to them. Then in the morning I close the lid, gently slide it into my bag, and we're off. I don't have to repack them always, but they are not neglected. Also, its easier to "grab and go" if there is an unplanned reason to leave in a hurry; if it was a hassle to gather them up then they'd be left behind often. Its nice being able to take them to work, place the bag containing them under my desk next to my feet, and just have them there. Even if I can't get them out and handle them, I mentally turn my attention to them. Its nice. Again, plastic is unideal, but bottom line is respect and communication and interaction. They would be more neglected if I couldn't do this, or if it became burdensome to get them out and put them away. Oh, and for the bag I used a light colored (natural, off white) canvas. I understand the arguments both ways, but the idea of black bags bothers me so I used clear/white plastic with white felt, in a light colored canvas bag. The canvas is nice because it is durable and natural. Again, the bag is an ordinary bag; I'm not making a scene or drawing attention to myself by letting it be obvious what I have. And if I run into someone with whom I feel moved to share them with, they're right there!