GATHERINGS AND THANKFULNESS
by Victoria Chasmar
www.charmedincompany.com
With the holidays approaching my thoughts turn to gatherings and thankfulness. Aside from the excitement of seeing relatives and friends again or receiving updates on their lives through cards and well-meaning gifts, how can we make them more meaningful? This post will be on suggestions to enhance family gatherings and simple ways to incorporate more meaning and symbolizing into your gifts.
SET THE TONE:
Sometimes gatherings can be stressful or there may be some guests that don’t get a long as well as we would hope. You can control the dominant energy in your home by smudging with a Charmed smudge blend or misting with a Charmed mist prior to your guest’s arrival.
GRATITUDE GEMS SET:
Having a house full of guests? Sometimes its hard to get the conversation flowing, use a gratitude gem set to focus on more personal aspects of life and thankfulness by incorporating gemstones and making a gratitude gems set. Use the gem selections mentioned or add a few of your own. The rules are simple. Each person selects a gem or draws a gem from a bag. Depending on the gem, they share what they are thankful for, based on the energy associated with the gem they have drawn. Then, they get to take the gem home with them as a way of remembering the get-together and their blessings.
GEM SUGGESTIONS:
Rose Quartz – Something that they love or has significant meaning. It could be as simple as thankful for being together with people they love and care about.
Bloodstone – Success
Amethyst – Psychic, Peace, Friendship
Aventurine – Peace, Harmony, Money
Agate – Home, Possessions, Nature
Jasper – Pets, Health
Howlite – Creativity, Memory, Pain Relief
Golden Quartz – Spiritual, Guidance from above
SENDING HOLIDAY CARDS?
Add a personal touch by scenting them with an essential oil blend such as Charmed Happy Home, or use a few drops of essential oil. Add these oils to the sides of a cardboard box. Place your cards inside and secure the lid. Let sit in the box for a week to absorb the sent.
Need it quicker than a week? You can add a drop to the letter or card but, depending on the oil, it could create a stain, so spot test if you wish to use this method.
FINISHING TOUCHES:
Sending packages? Sent your gift tags with a seasonal oil such as fir needle &pine or use an oil blend that carries the meanings you wish the recipient to have such as happiness, or success. Tie a charged quartz crystal with ribbon when wrapping your gift with a note with what energy the gem has been charged with. You may also use a small quartz crystal and instead of adding it to a package, add it to the holiday cards you are sending to friends and family as a special gift.
CREATING A CHARGED CRYSTAL (packages):
Select a quartz crystal that is longer than it is wide. Clear the crystal using a smudge.
Method 1: Using the charcoal and resin way of burning a smudge, select a Charmed resin blend that has the properties you wish your quartz to absorb (such as holiday blend). Light the incense charcoal and when it is hot add a little of the blend to the charcoal. Hold the quartz crystal from the ends over the smoke. Wait until the smoke enrobes it. Turn the crystal to the other side and repeat the process.
Method 2: Hold crystal in cupped hands with the right hand under the left. Visualize the color associated with the energy you want the crystal to absorb (Pink love, Green health, Blue peace, Red protection, etc.)
Method 3: For those that want to empower the crystal with the most energy you can combine the above two methods.
VISIT US:
Looking for more possibilities, visit the shoppe to take advantage of our large assortment of gems and crystals (common and rare), unique exclusive gifts & sets, and more. Take advantage of our free classes! Have a Happy, Safe, and Memorable Holiday Season.
We are right on route 9, in the Waretown Plaza (Charmed in Company, 529 route 9, Waretown, NJ 08758). Look for the neoyellow star in our window. Hope to see you soon.
Copyright 2019 Victoria Chasmar, this article may not be stored on any device or printed without written approval by author. Inquiries should be sent to Charmed in Company
www.charmedincompany.com
With the holidays approaching my thoughts turn to gatherings and thankfulness. Aside from the excitement of seeing relatives and friends again or receiving updates on their lives through cards and well-meaning gifts, how can we make them more meaningful? This post will be on suggestions to enhance family gatherings and simple ways to incorporate more meaning and symbolizing into your gifts.
SET THE TONE:
Sometimes gatherings can be stressful or there may be some guests that don’t get a long as well as we would hope. You can control the dominant energy in your home by smudging with a Charmed smudge blend or misting with a Charmed mist prior to your guest’s arrival.
GRATITUDE GEMS SET:
Having a house full of guests? Sometimes its hard to get the conversation flowing, use a gratitude gem set to focus on more personal aspects of life and thankfulness by incorporating gemstones and making a gratitude gems set. Use the gem selections mentioned or add a few of your own. The rules are simple. Each person selects a gem or draws a gem from a bag. Depending on the gem, they share what they are thankful for, based on the energy associated with the gem they have drawn. Then, they get to take the gem home with them as a way of remembering the get-together and their blessings.
GEM SUGGESTIONS:
Rose Quartz – Something that they love or has significant meaning. It could be as simple as thankful for being together with people they love and care about.
Bloodstone – Success
Amethyst – Psychic, Peace, Friendship
Aventurine – Peace, Harmony, Money
Agate – Home, Possessions, Nature
Jasper – Pets, Health
Howlite – Creativity, Memory, Pain Relief
Golden Quartz – Spiritual, Guidance from above
SENDING HOLIDAY CARDS?
Add a personal touch by scenting them with an essential oil blend such as Charmed Happy Home, or use a few drops of essential oil. Add these oils to the sides of a cardboard box. Place your cards inside and secure the lid. Let sit in the box for a week to absorb the sent.
Need it quicker than a week? You can add a drop to the letter or card but, depending on the oil, it could create a stain, so spot test if you wish to use this method.
FINISHING TOUCHES:
Sending packages? Sent your gift tags with a seasonal oil such as fir needle &pine or use an oil blend that carries the meanings you wish the recipient to have such as happiness, or success. Tie a charged quartz crystal with ribbon when wrapping your gift with a note with what energy the gem has been charged with. You may also use a small quartz crystal and instead of adding it to a package, add it to the holiday cards you are sending to friends and family as a special gift.
CREATING A CHARGED CRYSTAL (packages):
Select a quartz crystal that is longer than it is wide. Clear the crystal using a smudge.
Method 1: Using the charcoal and resin way of burning a smudge, select a Charmed resin blend that has the properties you wish your quartz to absorb (such as holiday blend). Light the incense charcoal and when it is hot add a little of the blend to the charcoal. Hold the quartz crystal from the ends over the smoke. Wait until the smoke enrobes it. Turn the crystal to the other side and repeat the process.
Method 2: Hold crystal in cupped hands with the right hand under the left. Visualize the color associated with the energy you want the crystal to absorb (Pink love, Green health, Blue peace, Red protection, etc.)
Method 3: For those that want to empower the crystal with the most energy you can combine the above two methods.
VISIT US:
Looking for more possibilities, visit the shoppe to take advantage of our large assortment of gems and crystals (common and rare), unique exclusive gifts & sets, and more. Take advantage of our free classes! Have a Happy, Safe, and Memorable Holiday Season.
We are right on route 9, in the Waretown Plaza (Charmed in Company, 529 route 9, Waretown, NJ 08758). Look for the neoyellow star in our window. Hope to see you soon.
Copyright 2019 Victoria Chasmar, this article may not be stored on any device or printed without written approval by author. Inquiries should be sent to Charmed in Company