Gemstone healing: A Journey Back to Myself
Kateryna’s journey is one of gemstone healing and finding herself. How one authentic crystal ring found in a bazaar led to healing, personal validation, and transformation. Kateryna also shares her simple rituals for inner peace, self-love, and grounding for your inspiration.
This article is part of our Crystal stories – inspirational articles showing how everyday people like you use crystals in their daily life to benefit, grow, de-stress, and heal.
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From Chef to Seeker
Let me introduce myself. I’m Katya – a former chef who spent ten years in the hospitality and restaurant industry. One morning, I woke up and realized I wanted to change everything. I longed to belong to myself, to shift my life toward spiritual growth, meditation, and deeper self-awareness.
That’s when crystals entered my life and began to guide me on a new path. This is where my story of transformation and gemstone healing begins.
The Amber Ring That Started My Gemstone Healing
One of the most unexpected turns in my journey began during a trip to the Middle East. I stumbled upon a spontaneous street market where local artisans displayed handmade crafts and raw stones.
That’s where I saw it – a piece of amber, set in a heavy silver ring, still a little dusty, glowing in the sunlight. It was deep, mysterious, and warm. I couldn’t resist.
That ring became my very first crystal – and the moment I slipped it on my finger, something inside me shifted.
“That amber ring had a history, like it had lived through something before finding its way to me.”
The ring was authentic – old, slightly worn, and all the more beautiful because of it. I didn’t know much about gemstone healing back then, but I wore it constantly. It felt like a quiet guardian, protective and steady against my skin.
Later, I learned that amber is believed to absorb negative energy and bring emotional clarity. Looking back, that’s exactly what it did for me.
After I returned home, something had shifted. That amber ring stayed with me, not just as jewelry, but as a symbol of my gemstone healing journey.
It sparked questions I had never asked before: Why did it make me feel safe? Could gemstones really hold energy? That single piece of amber became the quiet beginning of my fascination with crystals and how they can influence our inner state.
When The Belief in Gemstone Healing Sets In
A few weeks later, I was wearing the ring during a difficult conversation. I remember absentmindedly touching the stone while trying to stay calm.
I didn’t realize it at the time, but afterward I felt unusually steady – like something had absorbed the emotional overflow.
“It wasn’t magic. It was something more subtle: presence, grounding, support.”
That moment sealed it for me – I started to truly believe in gemstone healing.
Gemstone Healing With Soft Power of Rose Quartz
As I began to shift internally, I felt the need to reconnect with something softer and more intuitive within myself.
That’s when rose quartz entered my life – a small set of earrings, a necklace, and a ring.
It came during a time when I was peeling away layers of old roles and expectations, learning to meet myself in a new way. Rose quartz helped me express that transformation through gentleness, self-love, and feminine energy.
“I began wearing rose quartz jewelry on special occasions, especially when I wanted to feel grounded in my womanhood – open-hearted, graceful, and calm.”
I’ll let you in on a little secret: I wore that very set on my first date with the man who would become my husband. And yes, it left a mark.
Creating Ritual with Onyx: Deepening My Gemstone Healing
Over time, a small ritual took shape – one I now can’t imagine my life without.
I often combine the marble onyx candle holder with incense sticks and soft background music. Sometimes I sit in meditation, sometimes I stretch into gentle yoga.
This little setup has become my personal spa – a slow, grounding space where the week dissolves.
“It doesn’t fix anything, but it helps me sit with what is. And that’s often enough.”
Onyx, in particular, has a way of holding me when I’m low, during melancholic evenings or restless nights. It gently pulls out tension, noise, and darker moods. It doesn’t erase them, but it makes space to just be. This is the essence of gemstone healing – supporting you through life’s ups and downs.
Gemstone Healing in My Everyday Life
The photo below wasn’t styled for effect – it’s just a quiet moment from my space: crystals, oils, soft candlelight.
This is my tumbled stone chain: aventurine, agate, carnelian, obsidian, and quartz – all linked together, each holding its own little energy for healing.
Growing Gemstone Healing Collection
Over the years, my personal crystal jewelry collection, gathered from different corners of the world, has grown. Each stone, necklace, or ring holds a special meaning for me. It’s more than just decoration – it’s energy, memory, and connection.
I guess my crystal collection is different from the usual raw crystal displays. For me, gemstone healing comes from wearing empowering crystal jewelry and tapping into different gemstones as needed. I love feeling good while looking my best.
Cleansing Rituals and Final Thoughts on Healing with Crystals
Cleansing crystals is actually pretty simple. For me, it’s enough to soak them overnight in a saltwater solution and pour it out in the morning.
Salt has long been known to clear away all kinds of energy, and I haven’t found a better method yet for removing negative vibes – or even the evil eye.
And the last thing I want to say is this:
“Use your crystals – they are your helpers. Talk to them. Trust them. Love them. They will always respond in kind.”
Story by Kateryna Feklist
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