Sensitve Soul Soup

~Calyx~ ~Here I talk about spirituality and religion. ALL are welcome!~

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I need to tell you a secret..

There are no rules to follow on your healing journey. There's no deadline either.

also

I love you and I'm proud of you.

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Crystals that soothe my ADHD brain

It can be hard for me to function with ADHD sometimes, especially since I am not on medication at the moment. The following crystals have helped me feel a bit better mentally. Let's dive in!

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Amethyst

Amethyst is a crystal that I find very soothing, which probably doesn't come as a surprise. It is known for being a very soothing beginner crystal. For me, amethyst really helps with my racing thoughts. It is very good at soothing the anxiety and negative feelings that comes with a racing mind.

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Bumblebee jasper

Bumblebee jasper is a stone that, for me, usually stops racing thoughts in their tracks. (my theory behind this is that my ADHD comes from the solar plexus, as it is the energy center that holds the ego) Nothing has brought me more relief than bumblebee jasper. It actually makes the front of my brain tingly.

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Citrine

Citrine is a stone that gives me a similar sense of relief as the bumblebee jasper. It also makes my brain tingly. Citrine helps with racing thoughts. I would say it has a similar effect as the bumblebee jasper but the jasper is what I connect with more. (and heat treated amethyst has the same effects as natural citrine)

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Selenite

Selenite is a stone that feels motivating. It makes me feel like I actually want to do the task at hand, and I feel capable of doing it. Selenite has helped put some pep in my step so that I can get things done. I'm sitting with some selenite right now, how else would I make this post lol.

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I hope this was helpful for someone out there. Sending so much love and light your way!

-Calyx

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Hey all! Just a quick note to keep us all on the same page! Sensitive soul soup has been changed (as much as possible anyway) to @calyx-y-gashideul because it feels more fitting! The content of this blog will remain the same, I’ve just done some rebranding if you will. Thanks so much and have a blessed day!

~ Calyx

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What You Need to Hear Right Now - Pick an Image

Hello lovely souls! This is a pick-a-card reading based on which picture you choose. You know yourself best, so choose whichever image(s) feel right for you. As always, this is a general reading. Take what resonates and don't sweat it if there is something that doesn't make sense! Thank you so much and have a blessed day!

~ Calyx

1 - Flowers in the sink

Right now you seem to have your head in the clouds. You are so swept away by something that you forget to ground yourself in the present moment. The best way to help yourself right now is to "come back to Earth" and root yourself in the present. The present moment is the greatest gift you have ever received. Even though it's easy to get swept up in ideas, theories, hopes, and wants, it's important to stay alert in the current moment. You will notice the beauty around you and will find that your hopes and dreams are already manifesting themselves.

2 - Bubbles

In this moment, you are ready for a new adventure. Perhaps you are closing the book on a certain season in your life, or perhaps you are starting a new season. Either way, you have all the tools you need to move forward. You are ready. Yes, embarking on a new journey is intimidating, but this is necessary for your personal growth. There is mystery and uncertainty, but you are more than ready to take on this new challenge!

3 - Burning roses

You are currently second guessing yourself and doubting yourself. There are lots of aspects of your life that feel uncertain or mysterious. They feel just out of reach. However, you have everything you need to move forward and embrace the uncertainty that lies in your path. Remember that the only right way to do things is to do them your way. Your intuition might be on high alert lately, and this is because you are being invited to take the journey into the unknown.

4 - Cat in the hat

Right now you have strong willpower. You have been journeying through your current phase of life for a long time now, and you are strong because of it. Keep going! You have everything you need to keep moving forward. Embrace the unknown. Use your intuition. Keep on fighting. Your journey through this season is not in vain, and you have everything you need to keep going. Don't give up!

5 - Hand in the side mirror

At this point in your life, you are probably clinging onto something that no longer serves you. Something big. You are holding onto this so tight that it is preventing you from moving through the present. You might feel stuck and can't figure out why it's so hard to grow, or you might be forcing a new season. All you need to do in order to keep on truckin' is this: don't hold onto things that don't serve you no matter how they served you in the past. Don't try and manage or manipulate things that are simply out of human control. Letting go expresses just as much power as holding on does.

6 - Cloudy Cotton Candy

You have everything you need right now! You are in a pretty good place that you've been working for so long to get to. Proud of you for that! However, you want to make sure that in this celebratory space, you share your happiness and your feelings openly with friends. Maybe you feel like you're waiting for the right time or person to come along, but don't! Waiting will only isolate you. Share the fruits of your harvest with those you love!

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Can’t get rid of negative energy for good? Here’s why...

Hello lovelies! Today’s post is something that I have only recently come to realize myself as well. I am not an expert in this topic yet, so if you have anything to add, please do so! 

Have you ever spent all day getting rid of negative energy just to find that it seeps right back into your energetic field a little while later? I want to say two things. 1.) You are not alone in this phenomena. 2.) There is a way to combat this, and with practice, prevent it.

When we remove negative vibrations from our energetic bodies, we are doing just that. We are removing something, and removing something leaves an empty space. The same way there is empty space when a kid loses a baby tooth, there is empty space when we remove energetic ties that no longer serve us. However! The metaphor doesn’t stop there. What happens when a kid loses a baby tooth? A permanent tooth takes it’s place after a while!! This is what I’m trying to get at, folks. The removal of negative energy isn’t always going to cut it. Try replacing the energy instead of removing it. What do I mean by this? Often times it isn't enough to remove what no longer serves us, but we have to remove it then replace it with something that does serve us. Find something that makes your heart happy, and engage in that thing/activity once you’ve cut ties with the negative vibrations. This is how you get rid of that pesky negative energy for good. Remember: It’s not about removal, it’s about replacement.

I hope you enjoyed this post! It was just buzzing around in my mind and I figured someone out there could benefit from this. Have a blessed day! ~ Calyx

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The energy at your fingertips: a lithomancy reading based on what crystal you pick

Welcome to my first public lithomancy reading! In this reading you will be provided four crystals to choose from. Each crystal represents a reading based on the energy you have available to you right now! This is not a prediction of the future, but is simply spotlighting the energies you are able to tap into in this very moment! Lets go ahead and get into your reading!

Crystals of choice:

Choose a crystal and skip to the corresponding reading in the post! Within your reading, feel free to keep what resonates and don’t dwell over what doesn’t! You are also absolutely allowed to look at other readings! Enjoy!

~ Calyx

Reading #1 - Rose Quartz

There is a very distinct energy for you if you chose the rose quartz crystal! Let’s jump right in!

Overall, the energy you are able to tap into right now is a very loving and protective energy. Makes sense because you chose the rose quartz! You might be in a relationship of some sorts, whether or not romantic is specific to you! The energy around you is a very healthy energy, and you are able to express yourself, even in unity. This means that even through the merging of yourself, your things, or your finances with another person, you are still very true to you. You know to protect your heart, and this energy is either affirming the protection you’ve given yourself, or letting you know it's time to guard yourself a bit. You might be very aware of this healthy energy, but if not, this is your sign that it’s there! Socially, you are healthy and understand others; you are probably an empath. The unity between you and others is a good thing, but once again, you are able to take some time for yourself.

Reading #2 - Malachite

If you chose the malachite crystal, you’ve got good energy around you right now! This energy is definitely a kinetic energy, or energy of motion. You have the ability to do a lot of growth here, or strengthen the growth you’ve already done. 

With this energy you are able to get to the bottom of the doubts and questions you have about the functionality of the universe, but not get absorbed by it. You have a young, loving energy that will protect you from others if need be. The energy you are able to tap into is a secure energy that won't abandon you, and is encouraging you to dig deep. Find out more about who you are and learn more about the universe or the people in it. You could also be reaching a turning point in your religious beliefs; something new might change the way you think.

You are being invited to tap into this exploratory and curious energy that will allow for very effective soul searching, shadow work, etc. It’s a fruitful energy when accessed. Allowing yourself to move through this energy is a very rewarding thing both spiritually and materially. Take life by the horns!

Reading #3 - Yellow Jasper

Hello yellow jasper friends! Your energy is a very distinct energy of protection and grounding, but also giving you the freedom to explore and be curious and imaginative. I also see a transitional energy here, so let’s dive in!

The energy around you is trying to allow you to close the book on one season of your life and open up the door to the next season. This might sound intimidating, especially if change scares you, but rest assured that you have the ability to ground and protect yourself as you transition from one season to the next.

This energy is showing you that you have a new opportunity to establish who you are. Explore your heart, and see what makes you click! This energy is encouraging you to explore who you are at your core, but also who you are in relation to others. You definitely have strong relationships in your life, and this energy within those relationships will allow you to be your authentic self even in those spaces held with other people. How exciting!

Reading #4 - Selenite

Selenite friends, you have a fantastic energy available to you right now! It’s a beautiful combination of being up in the clouds but staying planted firmly in the ground.

Your current energy is one that is allowing you to express your true self. In specific, you are able to be true to your spiritual self and be more aligned with your higher self. This is a happy energy once you access it. It is one of both spiritual gain and material gain. This brings you happiness, as the energy around you is cheering you on to become your best self in order to receive rewards.

While this “go get it” type of energy is definitely at your fingertips, you also need patience. There is a feeling of patience surrounding you that you either already practice, or need to start practicing. Specifically, this patience comes into play in your relationship. If you are not in a relationship, that is where the patience comes into play; wait for it and a healthy partner will come along. If you are in a relationship, having feelings of patience and understanding with your partner will allow for a healthy relationship. 

To tie things together, you are surrounded by a protective energy that is asking you to go back to your roots. Find a place you call home. That is where you will be able to express yourself, and gain patience.

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Healing your soul when the world hurts you

Yesterday, I hit rock bottom. It felt worse than any heartbreak I've ever experienced, and I felt like a glass dish that the world had just dropped on the concrete. If you resonate with that, our job is now to stand back up after we were knocked down, but taller and stronger than we were standing before.

Step 1: Feel what you feel. 

When something this big happens to our spiritual body, it leaves a mark. Maybe you feel angry that you were wronged. Maybe you feel sad that you lost someone. Maybe you're scared because you lost a lot of your hope. Maybe you feel all three or maybe you feel nothing at all. No matter what you feel, your spiritual body does not benefit from you keeping that in and holding onto that negative, yucky energy.

So let it out. Cry. Scream. Punch a pillow. Sob. Write. There's so much more than just these five examples but you have to release those negative energies in a way that does NOT harm you or anyone else. I spent all of yesterday crying because I felt so wronged and so hopeless. I talked with my mom about it. Those were how I spent my time in the dumps of rock bottom.

Step 2: Take care of your physical body.

Please don't hear this message to take care of your physical body as "sign up for the next marathon and train!!!!" however if that would help you, go for it! In my opinion, non-physically-active-seven-days-a-week people should not push themselves to do any more exercise than normal unless it will help heal the spiritual body. You don't have to do a 180 degree turn overnight to heal. Here are some things you can do to take care of your physical body as you heal your soul, though.

Brush your teeth each day.

Change your clothes each day.

Get the sleep you need.

Eat like you normally would.

Oftentimes when we are hurting, we see the world differently. We might not see the importance of the physical body when we hurt on the inside. This is only because healing takes energy too. Your spiritual body is always trying to heal, whether consciously or unconsciously.

Step 3: Ground yourself.

If you have never grounded yourself, all this term means is centering yourself and noticing, without judgment, where you are physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. It's the equivalent of rebooting a computer or updating your phone to the latest version of iOS. Here are some of the ways I ground myself:

Go outside. Smell the fresh air, soak up the sunlight or feel the rain go thump every time it lands on you.

Pray. Ask for help. Ask for healing. Thank your deity for listening and thank them for what they have provided you with in life.

Hold crystals and/or burn incense/use essential oils. The first thing I did after my breakfast was start burning some white sage incense (its way to potent to be real white sage, so don't worry, I'm not using the real, endangered, white sage.) and I cleansed my crystals in the smoke of the incense. If you're energy sensitive like me, then as you hold different crystals (especially while or after cleansing them) you can feel the different energies they offer. Find the crystal that has the most comforting energy to you right now. Interestingly, when I did this I felt very called to my Pinolith tumbled stone.

Meditate. Do it your way. There is no right or wrong way to meditate.

Journal. Let your thoughts flow, but make sure you aren't dwelling on certain things. It's perfectly normal to feel things, but dwelling might imply that your energy is stuck or stagnant somewhere/somehow.

Sound baths. Certain frequencies can be a super helpful auditory tool to aide in grounding and maybe even subconscious healing.

Step 4: Meet your needs.

As you heal, you might need comfort, or a listening ear. As you start to climb the ladder out of the pit life has thrown you into, you will need different things during different seasons of your healing. That is valid, and could be a sign of growth.On the other hand, meet your needs by not continuing the use of items or being around people or situations that no longer serve you. If you don't find something helpful at this time in your life, why is it still here?

Reminders:

Your healing journey will look different than others. My healing is going to go at a different speed than yours, and you will probably find different tools serve you than the tools that serve me. If you have hit rock bottom before, you are not stuck in that same space of the past. 

As we constantly change so does the range of what we are able to feel. Me hitting rock bottom two years ago was very different than me hitting rock bottom yesterday.

Be on the lookout for new divine messages about who you are as you are healing, especially if you haven't found what you want to do with your life or you haven't found your life's divine purpose. Now, as you are vulnerable and healing, the divine might give you more insight or details about the life you are meant to live.

You are valuable and you do make a difference in this world. The world is much better with you in it than without you. Your current pain is not permanent or set in stone. It took me a really long time to believe that message, so it's okay to scoff at it right now. 

I hope that this message helps someone out there. Take care beautiful souls~

~Calyx

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Gentle reminder...

This is just a gentle reminder that you can still be religious and....

have mental health problems.

have doubts and questions.

not be where you want to be in life.

make mistakes.

be human.

You are always allowed to be your own, human, self.

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I Learned to See People's Auras Today. Here's How it Went.

I went from being skeptical of the whole idea of people vibrating at different frequencies and giving off different energies to believing that energy is an essential part of anyone's faith, spirituality, etc.

*Mention of mental illnesses in this post, however not in detail. If that can be a trigger, please do not continue reading.*

I have been hearing a lot about auras lately. Whether mentioned once in a YouTube video, in a song, or in describing how we reach our higher selves, the word "aura" just kept popping up. I thought about it, and I was reminded of the aura I was pretty sure I saw around the moon last night. So, out of curiosity, I googled the topic of the moon's aura. It turns out that it was a natural phenomenon occurring due to ice particles, however still cool.

I scrolled down the search results page, and saw an article about seeing the auras of people. Once again driven by curiosity, I opened the article and found out that many believe they can see people's auras, including their own. In partial disbelief and partial hope that it would "work" I sat down in front of the mirror and tried to see my own aura. I had read what each color aura means, so I knew what some of the colors I would've liked to have seen were, but I also knew the color I was most likely to see. I was most likely to see black. I have depression, anxiety, PTSD, and PMDD, and have had these illnesses for years now. Thankfully I have been treating them, but I am not where I would like to be yet.

I told myself "There's no way this is real," as I continued to focus on a scab on my forehead. Slowly but surely, the color black started to cloud my lower peripheral vision. In doubt, I looked away. "There's no way," I said. I looked in the mirror again and focused on the same scab. Surely enough, the color black once again was radiating around my neck and shoulders. I thought that maybe the background in my mirror was too bright, and that the mirror was dirty. I went to the bathroom mirror and focused on the same scab. I once again saw a sort of black smudgy fog around my head and shoulders. I was absolutely amazed and didn't know what this new discovery meant for me.

I pulled out some older photos, as I had read that you can see a person's aura in a photo as well. I first pulled out a photo of my family, and focused on my younger brother, who would have been about two years old at the time. His aura was white. In disbelief, I focused on my mom in the photo. Her aura was yellow. Still in disbelief, I pulled out a photo of me and my grandma when I was about two or three years old. I focused on my head. I had a green aura.

It clicked. Maybe auras are a real thing. Maybe I can accept that each person carries different energy because of the level at which they vibrate. But what does this mean for my faith? For me personally, there was no question how it fit. (Just gonna say right here for ease of reading that I believe in and always have believed in one God. I was raised in a Christian [nondenominational protestant] home and my faith is something I have been trying to express myself with, connect to God with, and honor him with via "new age" spirituality techniques. For the purpose of reading, I share my thought process and am in no way trying to shove my beliefs onto you.) I knew that if auras and energy and vibrations were the real deal, they had to have been made by God. God designed us this way so we could discover our energies and change them and direct us towards him. To use our gifts given by each aura color to bring him honor, giving us joy and fulfillment in the process.

Today has been wild for sure, so if no one hears from me for a while, I'm probably looking at the auras of different people in different photos. Thanks so much for reading all that, you're a real trooper.

Have a wonderful day!

~Calyx

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Crystals for Absolute Beginners

If you’re anything like I was a while back, you liked the idea of crystals, but didn’t know where to start. Here is list of the four crystals that I recommend for absolute beginners in the world of these precious stones.

Pointers before we get started:

I am still a beginner to crystals myself and would be happy to have expert input.

If you are spiritually sensitive and/or sensitive to energy, take it slow and steady. Work with one crystal at a time until you can handle more than one. I personally feel nauseous or sick to my stomach when I try and work with too many crystals at once because they carry so much energy.

Similarly, I feel sick when I “break in” crystals (like new shoes) that are new to my collection as I am intentional about using the stone and focusing on its healing properties. 

You need to cleanse AND charge your crystals.

Not all crystals cleanse and charge the same way. Please research what method of cleansing and charging works for the crystal you want to use before working with the crystal.

I would highly recommend starting your crystal journey with tumbled stones or smaller crystals. If you don’t end up using crystals, it wasn't a huge investment to get a tumbled stone or two.

When choosing crystals in person, I tend to shuffle through the stones and look for the crystal that I am attracted to most. Find one that you like and that suits you.

Now let’s get started!

Amethyst

Amethyst is a classic crystal that a lot of people know about. However not everyone knows just how to use it. Amethyst is known to have healing properties that balance the emotional, physical, and spiritual bodies. It brings feelings of calmness and comfort. Amethyst can be used for meditation, prayer, or just keeping it in your pocket as a reminder to stay balanced and calm. I personally keep an amethyst tumbled stone under my pillow. I’ve found that I have been sleeping much more soundly throughout the night with it there. There are different kinds of amethyst, so don’t be afraid to do some research and find the amethyst stone that you like best! I cleanse my amethyst in distilled salt water sitting in indirect sunlight for a few hours. This cleanses and charges the amethyst. The crystal will fade in direct sunlight, so keep an eye on your crystal as you cleanse and charge, keep it in indirect sunlight.

Fire Agate

Fire Agate is a kind of Agate that is known for being a grounding, calming, and protective stone. It is said to build a sort of “force field” around you that deflects negative energy. Fire Agate can be used any way you want, however I found that when I kept it in my bedroom overnight, it drastically altered my sleep schedule. For this reason, I don’t bring it into my room. (I find that grounding and protective stones mess up my sleep schedule when in my bedroom overnight. Keep in mind that this could be a possibility for anyone with any kind of stone.) I cleanse my Fire Agate the same way I cleanse my Amethyst: soak in room temperature distilled water and salt placed in indirect sunlight for a few hours.

Dalmatian Jasper

Dalmatian Jasper is a great crystal for embracing your inner child and allowing yourself to return to a playful and curious mentality. It is also believed to be a stone that brings you into balance and alignment. Dalmatian Jasper can be used any way you choose, I personally like carrying it with me when I leave the house to keep me curious, which is grounding for me. The stone did not impact my sleep schedule greatly when I kept it in my bedroom overnight, however it did not help the way the Amethyst tumbled stone does. Dalmatian Jasper can be cleansed and charged the same way that Amethyst and Fire Agate can be.

Rainbow Obsidian

The name is sort of misleading for a black and/or very dark green crystal, I know. However this stone is wonderful for any crystal novice looking for healing in big ways. Rainbow Obsidian is a great stone for protection, grounding, and healing by bringing good things into your life. Similar to Fire Agate, this crystal is believed to put you in a protective bubble that deflects negative energy. I absolutely love just sitting outside on my porch, holding my Rainbow Obsidian, and praying. It feels like a fresh start to my day no matter what time of day it is. I do not keep Rainbow Obsidian in my bedroom at night, as it makes it hard for me to wake up in the morning and messes with my sleep schedule. Rainbow Obsidian can be cleansed the same way as the other three stones mentioned in this post. 

Those are the four crystals that jump out at me from my collection that I think would be great for anyone who’s on their spiritual journey but hasn’t touched crystals yet. I really hope this helps someone out there. Lastly, don’t be afraid to try new things! If you want a crystal that I didn't mention, get it! There are no rules to your healing process.

Have a wonderful day!

~Calyx