Anxiety is experienced by many people and can manifest in a variety of ways. It is a hindrance and a great cause of worry for most. Anxiety can cripple us socially, cause us to feel frayed, and increase our worries.
Today we’ll be talking about how we can clear our bodies of anxiety with the use of Amethyst and a healing meditative technique. By using this method, you can soothe your mental distress for the benefit of your physical body.

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is caused by stress. This stress can lead to serious physical problems like high blood pressure. It can cause emotional concerns like uneasiness, panic attacks, sleep disorders, and nightmares. Many things in our lives can be sources of stress. Some of these things can be as simple as a trip to the dentist, an exam, or a driving test. These things and many others can give us a cause to feel anxious, stressed, and worried.

When you experience anxiety, your body behaves in an unbalanced way. If this energy is not released, it can cause illness and can cause you to lose the ability to cope with unsettling worries.

About Amethyst

Amethyst has been highly esteemed throughout the ages for its stunning beauty and legendary powers to stimulate, and soothe, the mind and emotions. It is a semi-precious stone in today’s classifications, but to the ancients, it was a “Gem of Fire,” a Precious Stone worth. It has always been associated with February, the month the Romans dedicated to Neptune, their water god. Thusly, it is the traditional birthstone for that month. It carries the energy of fire and passion, creativity and spirituality, yet bears the logic of temperance and sobriety.

In today’s world, Amethyst is still a remarkable stone of spirituality and contentment. It is known for its metaphysical abilities to still the mind and inspire an enhanced meditative state. Its inherent high frequency purifies the aura of any negative energy or attachments and creates a protective shield of Light around the body. Amethyst stimulates the Third Eye, Crown, and Etheric Chakras enhancing cognitive perception as well as accelerating the development of intuitive and psychic ability. It initiates wisdom and greater understanding and is a stone of comfort for those grieving the loss of a loved one.

Using Amethyst to Clear Anxiety

Anxiety can strike when we least expect it. When we are suffering from anxiety and worry, it is difficult to finish even the most simple of tasks. In order to keep anxiety away, it is important to take time to clear and center ourselves to the world around us.

To practice this clearing method you will need an Amethyst with a single termination. Once you have this and you have cleansed the crystal to be pure for use, take the following steps:
 

1. Sit comfortably on the floor with your legs crossed. Place the Amethyst on your left side.

2. Place your hands in your lap, with the right hand resting on the left hand. Pull your shoulders back slightly to ease the blood flow to the brain.

3. Allow your eyes to close. Begin with 5 minutes of deep breathing. Then slow your breathing and turn your full attention to the movement of your breath. Do not try to control your breathing. Only be aware of the breath entering and leaving your body.

4. With your right hand, tap our witness point three times. The witness point is located on your breastbone between your heart and your throat. Return your right hand to your lap and become aware of your witness point. You may feel a tingling sensation as it begins to activate.

5. Pick up the Amethyst. Hold it in your left hand with the termination pointing toward your head. Gently hold the crystal to your witness point. Think about the stressful situation that you have chosen to release. Feel all the related anxiety and bring the full memory into conscious awareness. Allow the distress to well up in your body.

6. Suddenly you will feel the anxiety draining away. Your emotions will become calm and focused.

7. Keep holding the Amethyst at your witness point. Often you will feel another surge of energy as the crystalline energy goes deeper. This feeling may occur several times as your body absorbs the healing energy.

8. When you are finished, cleanse your Amethyst for future use.

You will need to allow this method time to integrate the new flow of energy through your body. Some people integrate the energy of Amethyst very quickly, while others may need several days or weeks. After healing with Amethyst, give yourself plenty of time to return to everyday awareness and normal breathing. Remember to drink plenty of water to flush away the negative toxins!