How to use crystals to INSTANTLY raise your vibration

Two years ago this October, I found out I was pregnant and my world was turned upside down. Seemingly overnight, I had severe nausea for three straight weeks and couldn’t find the energy to even get out of bed. After the initial shock of it all, it all sank in that I was going to be bringing a baby into the world. I was so intent on having a calm, at peace and centered pregnancy for my baby. It became my focus & top priority. .

I spent a lot of time in bed reading, soaking up as much as I could. I read a lot about being a blissful baby mama, Feng Shui Mommy & Mamaste were my two favorites. During my reading phase, I stumbled across a book on the history of gemstone jewelry and how the most powerful women in the world have used crystals and gems in their lives to create the life they wanted. (Thank you Cleopatra & Elizabeth Taylor for your wisdom) So, I did some research on gems for pregnancy and started wearing crystals bracelets every single day. At first, I wore Amazonite & Green Jasper to promote balance and calm. I also wore rainbow moonstone to enhance my feminine, nurturing energy. The collection kept growing and one day I even created a line of my own crystal jewelry designs.

I also started doing yoga, working on my chakras and slowing down my pace. I had such an incredible pregnancy so the effects of crystals & all the blissful rituals were not lost on me. Every time I looked at or noticed the crystals on my wrists, they calmed me. They helped remind me of my intentions for myself and my baby. Fast forward to now, I continue to lead a very blissful babe lifestyle & I haven’t stopped wearing my crystals daily according to my needs.

Crystals have the ability to connect with you energetically & balance you out where you need it. Each once has a specific vibrational infrastructure that carries are particular energy according to its unique qualities and color. You can either wear them or place them in your environment for an impact on your overall well-being.

(Here I am 8 months pregnant at my baby shower with my soul sister @joplacencio wearing my first crystal bracelets.)

BLISSFUL BABE GUIDE TO CRYSTALS:

CLEAR CRYSTALS: are amplifiers and will amplify the energy and intention of any crystals near it. (Try clear or smoky quartz)

WHITE CRYSTALS: Cleanse you, elevate you and connect you to the universal intelligence so you can manifest & flow. You can place them on your windowsill to cleanse the energy coming in your windows. (Try selenite & moonstone)

VIOLET CRYSTALS: Deepen your intuition & spiritual connection so you can have the wisdom/clarity you need to align with your potential. Place your amethysts in your plants to help life grow and flourish in your home. (Try amethyst, kunzite & anzurite)

BLUE CRYSTALS: Calm you and help reveal your truth so you can communicate it clearly and easily. I keep an Angelite blue crystal in my baby boys bedroom to promote serenity. (Try aquamarine & blue lace agate)

GREEN CRYSTALS: Bring you balance with the yin & yang, work & flow, giving & receiving. They help you let go of things no longer meant for you. HOT TIP: these crystals are great to use when you’re decluttering. (Try aventurine, malachite & jade)

PINK CRYSTALS: Help you connect to others with unconditional love, including yourself. Use in your bedroom to attract your soul mate. (Try rose quartz & pink opal)

YELLOW CRYSTALS: Brings out your confidence & the vibrant energy that lies within to take action on your goals and motivates you to get clear on your choices. Place one on your coffee table to enhance the vibrant energy in your living room. (Try citrine & yellow aventurine)

ORANGE CRYSTALS: Unleashes your creativity, ignites your passion & solidifies your worthiness so you can visualize your dreams and call them in quickly. Keep these crystals in your car or cosmetics bag, they’re good for you when on the go. (Try carnelian & tigers eye)

RED CRYSTALS: Amplify your personal power & forward momentum. Give you a strong connection to the world. Place red crystals in your lingerie drawer to charge up your under garments with passion & power. (Try goldstone, sunstone & ruby)

BLACK CRYSTALS: These bad boys protect you, ground you and stomp out any negative thought patterns you may have. HOT TIP: wear these on your left wrist to block out bad vibes coming your way. Always keep your black crystals by your entryway, they’re your bodyguards. (Try onyx, tourmaline & obsidian)

HOW TO WEAR YOUR CRYSTALS FOR ALIGNMENT AND FLOW:

Channel your inner Wonder Woman and wear your gems intentionally. I make crystal bracelets for specific intentions, you can grab your favorites here, start by seeing which crystals speak to you. Whatever attracts you is exactly what you need, trust your intuition.

-Your hands play a very important role in your life. Their power plays a vital role in the life you live.

-Hands are the primary tool you use to turn every thought into something tangible. You use them to transfer energy from your mind to your creation, through the work you do. Writing, computing, building, cooking, touching, to explore everything, to make someone closer to you, to shape the world around you...the list goes on and on.

-Hands have a crucial part of material as well as the spiritual life.

-Begin to pay attention to everything you do with your hands and be grateful for them.

-You can intentionally create your world when you adorn your hands with crystals. What you wear on your left wrist (non-dominant hand) the crystals will filter the energy breathing IN you. When you wear them on your right wrist, they infuse the energy you give out into the world.

So, tell me, what is your favorite crystal? I’d love to know.

I hope this post brings you some value and you enjoyed it. Save this post for future reference when you are shopping for your crystals.

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How to find the confidence to rise to your potential

If you know deep down that you are meant for something bigger, this message is for you.

The other day I was sent a question from one of my insta-friends, “How do I get the courage to show my work on social media?” and it hit me like a super sized water balloon. I thought to myself “other people struggle with this too?” I mean, these days people share everything down to their coffee on social media every morning, why wouldn’t they share their creative pursuits?

I can completely relate to this. About a year ago I began my podcast, I probably recorded twenty before I ever even published one. I was so hesitant to press that publish button for fear of what others would think. For years, I’ve been successful in my interiors career but when shifting into new territory deeper fears begin to emerge . I have thrown out so many photos of things I haven’t felt were worthy of the ‘gram. As a new mom, I have such a hard time with photos of myself, too. There is so much pressure to have things look perfect, it can absolutely dismantle any and all ideas of successful sharing. It’s natural for all of us to have that sense of insecurity in our work, so we set out to get the feedback and permission from others to allow us to continue and go for it. I’ve learned that the fastest way to feeling stuck in life, is to hide our creative expression. You see those people who bury themselves in shopping problems and happy hours, they often find that they are covering up their creative expressions with these masks. It’s a gift to yourself to let your creativity shine.

I really feel called to touch on this topic because I truly believe that we live in a time where creativity is encouraged and celebrated and the table isn’t full. If you have a passion, a talent and something that you love to do, you were ABSOLUTELY meant to do it and share it with the world. The world is waiting for you to show up and show off your skills. Success is possible for all of us.

Having said that, I absolutely understand what it feels like to not feel confident enough to stick with it and self promote your new venture. It’s like those musicians that never “finish” their album, if you peeked behind the curtain, you would see that they continually are “working” on it so they never have to open it up to the possible rejection and scrutiny. It can be incredibly overwhelming as an artist to show your creative pursuits to the world. This is where personal development is key to building a profitable and flourishing business. We have to be willing to take a look inside of ourselves and see what is really going on in the subconscious mind.

So, how is it that some people out there effortlessly share their work with the world with no hesitation and seemingly have the magic touch that turns everything to gold? CONFIDENCE! That’s how. The thing is, confidence can’t be bought but it can be built, you just have to make a decision and choose to be confident.

A few ways to find your own personal confidence and build it:

STOP COMPARING YOURSELF TO OTHERS. Literally, stop. Years ago my girlfriend, Cara Alwill Leyba told me that she stopped following anyone on social media that was in her industry. She didn’t want what they were doing to influence her work, you should definitely read her book if you need a boost of confidence. I think this is very important for creatives. We are living in a time where we can see pretty much at all times what other people are doing and that can totally distract us from our own focus. The less time you spend checking out & comparing yourself on social media, the more time you have to be creative and innovative on your own.

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. Here’s the deal, there is no other you. So there is absolutely no possible way that anyone else can actually copy or replace you. They can’t be YOU and you can’t be THEM. So don’t try. Focus on your skills, talents, traits, quirks and build on them. Make a list of each of your unique qualities and post it on your bathroom mirror, make it your screensaver. Do whatever you have to do to remind yourself how unique, qualified and talented you are.

GET ZEN. When you relax, let go and just go with the flow of things you create less drama around sharing your work. If you want to share, share it. If you don’t, don’t fight that feeling. Dropping the drama around “sharing your work” decreases the resistance to it. Then, when you’re ready to, you’ll share. When you have this stress-free attitude, you’ll naturally give off a confident vibe. This is my personal favorite confidence hack.

CHECK YOUR GUT. Ask yourself what it is that you really want to do. Deep down if you are feeling like you need/want/should share your stuff, you should listen. Your intuition knows your potential and when you follow her advice, she gets stronger, louder and will always have your back. Don’t let your fear talk you out of it. Your intuition will speak in a positive tone, your fear will speak in a bossy, harsh, mean girl tone.

FILL YOUR MIND WITH POSITIVE ENCOURAGEMENT. Podcasts, books, YouTube videos and blog posts like this one should be on demand for you. You can always find me in the grocery store, car or getting my nails done with my ipods in my ear. I am always learning and growing. Here are a list of some of my favorite resources when I am feeling a little less confident:

Gary Vee- just one episode of his podcast should pump you up. I also really love his book Crushing It, I highly recommend it.

Jen Sincero- she has two really great books, You are a Bad Ass & You are a Bad Ass and Making Money. Both are great reads.

Gina Devee- she is such an inspiring business woman and will give you that big sister pep talk you’ve been dying for. I absolutely love her talk show videos.

JUST START. Honestly, every time you share something you’ve done with the world, you build the muscle of belief in yourself. The first time I had a jewelry trunk show and stood up in front of a group of women talking about my jewelry I couldn’t speak I was so nervous. Once I got over that hump and began chatting with women who were in love with my work, it shifted. My energy was lighter and free and I felt confident to do it again and again and again.

REMEMBER THIS: When you do begin to share, you will begin to find your people. You are not the only person in the world who will love what you do. There are people out there who will be attracted to you and your work, those are your people. Your people are waiting for you to show up because they are looking for you, they need you to shine so they can shine too.

I love you, Ashlina

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