sleep aid

[Guest guest]

Personally I woudl lose the hematite. TO me it seems to heavy a stone for

sleeping well and dreaming, due to it's grounding prpoerties. Definitely stick

with the rose quartz and perhaps pair it with selenite or angelite.

 

Blessings to your afternoon all.

ReNau

 

 

 

Jessi <gypsysp

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 11:07 am

[CrystalHW] Sleep Aid

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi all,

 

I've been sleeping very poorly lately, so all week I've been sleeping

with a small piece of each rose quartz, and hematite in a pouch in my

pillow. It works very well for a restful sleep, however I wake up very

groggy. I'd like to continue using this 'sleep aid' through Monday, as

my work schedule has thrown off my sleeping schedule. Is there a

different stone, or a better combination I could try that might leave

me less groggy?

 

Thanks for any suggestions,

Jessi

 

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[Guest guest]

Hmm that's an interesting idea, ReNau. I always thought 'the more grounded I

am, the better I'll sleep' but is that not necessarily true?

I do have trouble sleeping, but I also feel I have to have a grounding stone

at my feet in bed because I get pains in my feet which are worse at night.

But maybe this stops me sleeping so well?

Any thoughts welcome!

Katy x

 

 

On 07/02/2008, renaumoon <renaumoon wrote:

>

> Personally I woudl lose the hematite. TO me it seems to heavy a stone

> for sleeping well and dreaming, due to it's grounding prpoerties. Definitely

> stick with the rose quartz and perhaps pair it with selenite or angelite.

>

> Blessings to your afternoon all.

> ReNau

>

> .

>

>

>

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hmm. I picked the hematite specifically because it would ground me.

It helps me to focus my thoughts on actually sleeping, instead of

thoughts of work, or whatever else my mind wanders to and keeps me

awake.

 

Unfortunately I don't have selenite or angelite in my collection yet,

so I can't try those, but thanks for your suggestion, ReNau.

 

In the past I have tried amethyst and moonstone [seperately], and while

they both calm me, they don't seem to help me get to sleep or stay

asleep.

 

Since the subject of dreaming was brought up, at the moment I just want

to sleep long enough to function at work on my current odd work

schedule, but once my work schedule is back to normal, my sleep

schedule will go back to normal, and I'd be interested in finding

stones that could enhance my dreaming [or understanding of my dreams].

Someone once suggested a combo of sodalite and rutilated quartz for

interesting dreams -- while there's no doubt they gave me interesting

dreams, they also happened to be absolutely terrifying dreams, so I

won't be doing that again...

 

~Jessi

 

 

> On 07/02/2008, renaumoon <renaumoon wrote:

> >

> > Personally I woudl lose the hematite. TO me it seems to heavy a

> stone

> > for sleeping well and dreaming, due to it's grounding prpoerties.

> Definitely

> > stick with the rose quartz and perhaps pair it with selenite or

> angelite.

> >

> > Blessings to your afternoon all.

> > ReNau

> >

> > .

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

, renaumoon wrote:

>

> Personally I woudl lose the hematite. TO me it seems to heavy a

stone for sleeping well and dreaming, due to it's grounding

prpoerties. Definitely stick with the rose quartz and perhaps pair it

with selenite or angelite.

>

> Blessings to your afternoon all.

> ReNau

>

 

 

Hematite is good for grounding and also insomnia but maybe you should

try using it before bed and then put it away or don't take it with you

to bed. Maybe meditate with it before bed. Keep the rose quartz, try

the stones listed above also there is blue lace agate. It is calming,

brings deep peace and has a great soft energy. You can also try

grabbing a clear quartz when you wake and keep it with you until you

feel your head clear.

[Guest guest]

Thank you - this is a great suggestion. I do meditate before bed and

often with stones, but have never done so with hematite. I will try

that tonight along with the rose quartz/blue lace agate. I was trying

to come up with an idea for a stone to have handy for when I wake -- I

did not think of clear quartz. I was thinking more of stones that

energize me, like carnelian - but sometimes that's a little too

energizing for me and I don't think it would actually clear the

fuzziness, so I think I will try the clear quartz and see how that

goes!

 

 

Thanks again!

 

Jessi

 

 

--- addysmum2003 <addysmum wrote:

 

> Hematite is good for grounding and also insomnia but maybe you should

> try using it before bed and then put it away or don't take it with

> you

> to bed. Maybe meditate with it before bed. Keep the rose quartz,

> try

> the stones listed above also there is blue lace agate. It is

> calming,

> brings deep peace and has a great soft energy. You can also try

> grabbing a clear quartz when you wake and keep it with you until you

> feel your head clear.

>

>

 

 

 

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I came across this little bit of info while reading over my notes on

my current stones and crystals. Howlite helps produce a deeper more

rested sleep. If you can't tell by now I love my howlite, I do

everything with it, I even make a faux howlite out of polymer clay.

It is my all time favorite stone, I love the look, the feel, how soft

and gentle the energy is but that is just me.

[Guest guest]

Howlite is a great calmer and sleep inducer. Fluorite can absorb those

extra energies at bedtime, and for me, black tourmaline or smoky

quartz helps me to relax and feel protected so I can sleep.

 

Just try different stones until you find what works for you. Wishing

you good and restful sleep

 

Love and light,

 

Cindy

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 2/7/2008 1:53:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,

kheditorial2 writes:

 

I always thought 'the more grounded I am, the better I'll sleep' but is that

not necessarily true? I do have trouble sleeping, but I also feel I have to

have a grounding stone

at my feet in bed because I get pains in my feet which are worse at night.

 

 

Personally, I think being grounded is the last thing the body wants/needs

for a good night's sleep. There is plenty of scientific research that backs up

the need for REM sleep ... which to me dreaming is anything BUT grounded.

Personally I want to be as lofty as I can when I am asleep. I have enough things

during the waking hours to keep me grounded (especially during the work

week)!!! LOL

 

Perhaps you could find an alternate crystal for at your feet that helps with

pain and swelling that is not a grounding stone to boot?

 

These are just my personal perspectives and needs though. What each

individual needs is just that .... individual.

 

Blessings to your weekend all.

ReNau

 

 

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[Guest guest]

That's a really interesting idea. I really hadn't thought of sleeping this

way, but I can see how it might work.

I love rhodochrosite and find this helps with the feet pain too, so maybe

I'll swap my crystals over for a night and see what happens

I'll give it a go and see what happens.

Thanks

Katy x

 

 

On 09/02/2008, renaumoon <renaumoon wrote:

>

>

> Personally, I think being grounded is the last thing the body wants/needs

> for a good night's sleep. There is plenty of scientific research that

> backs up

> the need for REM sleep ... which to me dreaming is anything BUT grounded.

> Personally I want to be as lofty as I can when I am asleep. I have enough

> things

> during the waking hours to keep me grounded (especially during the work

> week)!!! LOL

>

> Perhaps you could find an alternate crystal for at your feet that helps

> with

> pain and swelling that is not a grounding stone to boot?

>

> These are just my personal perspectives and needs though. What each

> individual needs is just that .... individual.

>

> Blessings to your weekend all.

> ReNau

>

> .

>

>

>

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Cindy,

 

I haven't got a piece of Howlite but your interest in it has made me curious

Sounds like it has great properties! Another one to find at my local shop

lol.

 

Re fluorite. I tried sleeping with two versions: smoky fluorite and a greeny

blue fluorite. Both made my heart race! I wonder if I'm sensitive to some

kinds of crystals at night tho because some people recommend amethyst for

insomnia but there is no way I can amethyst near me at night because it

makes my mind race. I end up with so many fantastic ideas zooming into my

head that I cannot sleep at all!

 

It's funny how crystals can different effects on different people.

 

Katy x

 

 

 

On 08/02/2008, cindy_midcalf <cindy_midcalf wrote:

>

> Howlite is a great calmer and sleep inducer. Fluorite can absorb those

> extra energies at bedtime, and for me, black tourmaline or smoky

> quartz helps me to relax and feel protected so I can sleep.

>

> Just try different stones until you find what works for you. Wishing

> you good and restful sleep

>

> Love and light,

>

> Cindy

> .

>

>

>

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I just wanted to add that I tried out howlite after seeing this and

really found it did help me to sleep! I was surprised. Also, I

found prehenite has helped increase dream recall.

 

Crystal starlove

from Maureen

****** *

 

, " K H "

<kheditorial2 wrote:

>

> Hi Cindy,

>

> I haven't got a piece of Howlite but your interest in it has made

me curious

> Sounds like it has great properties! Another one to find at my

local shop

> lol.

>

> Re fluorite. I tried sleeping with two versions: smoky fluorite and

a greeny

> blue fluorite. Both made my heart race! I wonder if I'm sensitive

to some

> kinds of crystals at night tho because some people recommend

amethyst for

> insomnia but there is no way I can amethyst near me at night

because it

> makes my mind race. I end up with so many fantastic ideas zooming

into my

> head that I cannot sleep at all!

>

> It's funny how crystals can different effects on different people.

>

> Katy x

>

>

>

> On 08/02/2008, cindy_midcalf <cindy_midcalf wrote:

> >

> > Howlite is a great calmer and sleep inducer. Fluorite can

absorb those

> > extra energies at bedtime, and for me, black tourmaline or smoky

> > quartz helps me to relax and feel protected so I can sleep.

> >

> > Just try different stones until you find what works for you.

Wishing

> > you good and restful sleep

> >

> > Love and light,

> >

> > Cindy

> > .

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'm glad it's working for you!

 

I have to share with you all that I lost my Mom on January 14. She was

86, and left us in her sleep. The only way I have slept lately is with

howlite. I have a jet bracelet that helps to soak up the grief, and I

carry various crystal " buddies " during the day--so far, a smoky

citrine has been a wonderful comfort, and blue lace agate, and a

special clear quartz DT, self-healed and very sympathetic.

 

My dreams have been vivid and sometimes disturbing. Howlite has really

helped me to sleep peacefully after a bad dream. My kitty has been on

my lap or right next to me pretty much 24/7, except for eating, etc.

My hubby and family have been wonderful and gentle comforters as well.

 

It's so hard to write about about my Mom, which is why it has taken so

long to share.

 

Love and light,

 

Cindy

[Guest guest]

Ooo thanks for writing about this, Maureen. I'm now even more intrigued

about the Howlite.

 

Re dream recall, the past couple of nights I've had dreams that have 'meant

something' the next day. I get this every now and then and have mentioned it

before. The night before last I dreamt that I lost two main clients (I'm

self-employed/freelance). The next day there were no problems with my own

work but the front page of our local newspaper said that there were to be

job losses across our county as two main companies had gone bust! Strange

coincidence I thought.

 

Last night I dreamt that people had brought round lots of new clothes for me

(a nice dream this time lol), and I'd love a new wardrobe! Later today my

boyfriend was trying on lots of new clothes his brother sent him that he

doesn't wear.

 

They're strange 'coincidence'-style dreams, some might say with very loose

connection, but I feel they have meaning and would be interested in

exploring dreams more at some stage.

 

I wonder what triggered this change. Could be a couple of things maybe: 1)

I've changed the brand of valerian I take each night; 2) The night before

last I changed my night-time crystals from all grounding to hematite and

blue lace agate - but found I got rather opinionated about my bf's snoring!!

So last night I went with all rhodochrosite, and no grounding.

 

Just thought I'd share all this too, lol.

Katy x

 

 

On 11/02/2008, bridgets16 <bridgets16 wrote:

>

> I just wanted to add that I tried out howlite after seeing this and

> really found it did help me to sleep! I was surprised. Also, I

> found prehenite has helped increase dream recall.

>

> Crystal starlove

> from Maureen

> ****** *

> .

>

>

>

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I'm so very sorry to hear about you losing your mum, Cindy! Sending lots of

healing vibes your way. I'm glad you are able to find comfort in the

crystals. They really are amazing, aren't they!

Oh and you also can't beat pet therapy!

Glad everyone's looking after you

All best,

Katy x

 

 

On 11/02/2008, cindy_midcalf <cindy_midcalf wrote:

>

> I'm glad it's working for you!

>

> I have to share with you all that I lost my Mom on January 14. She was

> 86, and left us in her sleep. The only way I have slept lately is with

> howlite. I have a jet bracelet that helps to soak up the grief, and I

> carry various crystal " buddies " during the day--so far, a smoky

> citrine has been a wonderful comfort, and blue lace agate, and a

> special clear quartz DT, self-healed and very sympathetic.

>

> My dreams have been vivid and sometimes disturbing. Howlite has really

> helped me to sleep peacefully after a bad dream. My kitty has been on

> my lap or right next to me pretty much 24/7, except for eating, etc.

> My hubby and family have been wonderful and gentle comforters as well.

>

> It's so hard to write about about my Mom, which is why it has taken so

> long to share.

>

> Love and light,

>

> Cindy

> .

>

>

>

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I am very sorry to hear about your mom my thoughts are with you, as well as my

prayers.

blessings, candace

 

cindy_midcalf <cindy_midcalf wrote: I'm

glad it's working for you!

 

I have to share with you all that I lost my Mom on January 14. She was

86, and left us in her sleep. The only way I have slept lately is with

howlite. I have a jet bracelet that helps to soak up the grief, and I

carry various crystal " buddies " during the day--so far, a smoky

citrine has been a wonderful comfort, and blue lace agate, and a

special clear quartz DT, self-healed and very sympathetic.

 

My dreams have been vivid and sometimes disturbing. Howlite has really

helped me to sleep peacefully after a bad dream. My kitty has been on

my lap or right next to me pretty much 24/7, except for eating, etc.

My hubby and family have been wonderful and gentle comforters as well.

 

It's so hard to write about about my Mom, which is why it has taken so

long to share.

 

Love and light,

 

Cindy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(((hugs)))

 

 

have you tried Amethyst?

 

Also Homeopathic Ignatia helps with grief as do Flower Essences.

 

Your mum of course is now running around like a youngster again, well

and happy.

 

Muriel

, " cindy_midcalf "

<cindy_midcalf wrote:

>

> I'm glad it's working for you!

>

> I have to share with you all that I lost my Mom on January 14. She

was

> 86, and left us in her sleep. The only way I have slept lately is

with

> howlite. I have a jet bracelet that helps to soak up the grief, and

I

> carry various crystal " buddies " during the day--so far, a smoky

> citrine has been a wonderful comfort, and blue lace agate, and a

> special clear quartz DT, self-healed and very sympathetic.

>

> My dreams have been vivid and sometimes disturbing. Howlite has

really

> helped me to sleep peacefully after a bad dream. My kitty has been

on

> my lap or right next to me pretty much 24/7, except for eating, etc.

> My hubby and family have been wonderful and gentle comforters as

well.

>

> It's so hard to write about about my Mom, which is why it has taken

so

> long to share.

>

> Love and light,

>

> Cindy

>

[Guest guest]

Oh yes, very good point re Amethyst, Muriel. When my neighbour died last

year I was very upset, she died suddenly so it was a shock for everyone -

she was such a wonderful, kind lady. I was exceptionally busy at the time

and couldn't let myself grieve for about a week, until I'd reached the end

of my work or I would never have been able to complete on time... but once

I'd finally finished my work I sat down with a large chunk of amethyst and

it sent me all these comforting messages. I was even inspired to right a

poem (I never write creatively!!). This helped me express my grief and

release it from my system so that I could accept her death and move forward.

It was a very powerful experience, and I'm so grateful to amethyst for it!

Hope this helps you too.

Katy x

 

 

On 12/02/2008, murielblackley2 <murielblackley2 wrote:

>

> (((hugs)))

>

> have you tried Amethyst?

>

> Also Homeopathic Ignatia helps with grief as do Flower Essences.

>

> Your mum of course is now running around like a youngster again, well

> and happy.

>

> Muriel

> .

>

>

>

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Cindy,

 

I am sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with

you and I am sending reiki to you every night. Blessings and peace.

 

Jessica

[Guest guest]

Cindy my sympathies for your loss also. Healing energies to help you through

this transition.

 

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" Sleep, rest in the arms of the Dragon "

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

That sounds lovely Katy. When I lost each of my dogs amethyst went

in my pockets for some time along with a few others of course.

Funnily enough I'd bought a cluster shortly before my last dog died

and for her last 10 days it sat on the windowsill above her basket.

She was surrounded by Rose Quartz, Clear Quartz and citrine in her

basket too for that period. Her fur was SO soft! I took the

Amethyst cluster through to my bedside when she went, it's still

there.

 

Muriel

, " K H "

<kheditorial2 wrote:

>

> Oh yes, very good point re Amethyst, Muriel. When my neighbour died

last

> year I was very upset, she died suddenly so it was a shock for

everyone -

> she was such a wonderful, kind lady. I was exceptionally busy at

the time

> and couldn't let myself grieve for about a week, until I'd reached

the end

> of my work or I would never have been able to complete on time...

but once

> I'd finally finished my work I sat down with a large chunk of

amethyst and

> it sent me all these comforting messages. I was even inspired to

right a

> poem (I never write creatively!!). This helped me express my grief

and

> release it from my system so that I could accept her death and move

forward.

> It was a very powerful experience, and I'm so grateful to amethyst

for it!

> Hope this helps you too.

> Katy x

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the idea about amethyst. I have a LOT of amethyst, and

chose a little heart shape to sleep with last night. Good sleep, good

dreams. My new best buddy!

 

My Mom had quite a bit of natural jewelry, lots of turquoise and

Colorado jade, and a beautiful silver pendant with a large garnet. I

am getting braver and wearing some of her jewelry now, and it is

amazingly comforting.

 

Thanks to all for your love and prayers, hugs and healing sent my

way--I truly feel all of it!

 

Cindy

[Guest guest]

Thanks so much for the reiki!! I use it at night, and find lots of

" junk " around my throat and my third chakra. Last time I realized how

blocked my first chakra was, and got the message as I was clearing it

that I am truly welcome in this world. Weird but comforting.

 

Keep the energy flowing my way--it really helps!

 

Cindy

[Guest guest]

Oh that's fantastic news, Cindy! Glad you had a good night's sleep and

have found a new best friend.

 

Do you use the violet flame to get rid of negativity and replace with

positivity? I find that meditating on amethyst really helps this

visualisation.

 

Good news that you're wearing your mum's jewellery too. Sounds like she had

some lovely pieces there. That's good progress ;o)

 

All best,

Katy x

 

 

On 13/02/2008, cindy_midcalf <cindy_midcalf wrote:

>

> Thanks for the idea about amethyst. I have a LOT of amethyst, and

> chose a little heart shape to sleep with last night. Good sleep, good

> dreams. My new best buddy!

>

> My Mom had quite a bit of natural jewelry, lots of turquoise and

> Colorado jade, and a beautiful silver pendant with a large garnet. I

> am getting braver and wearing some of her jewelry now, and it is

> amazingly comforting.

>

> Thanks to all for your love and prayers, hugs and healing sent my

> way--I truly feel all of it!

>

> Cindy

>

>

> .

>

>

>

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Wonderful!

 

, " cindy_midcalf "

<cindy_midcalf wrote:

>

> Thanks so much for the reiki!! I use it at night, and find lots of

> " junk " around my throat and my third chakra. Last time I realized how

> blocked my first chakra was, and got the message as I was clearing it

> that I am truly welcome in this world. Weird but comforting.

>

> Keep the energy flowing my way--it really helps!

>

> Cindy

>

[Guest guest]

Tony,Could you recommend a supplement to help me sleep? I have a lot of trouble sleeping and melatonin makes me worse.Thanks,Maritza-