# data[].attributes.body
sigils are another form of self healing. writing down a sigil sends a positive message when charged.

# data[].attributes.body
aromatherapy is a type of meditation. certain scents trigger emotions, believe it or not. ginger and orange stimulates energy. lavender and chamomile stimulate peace and sleep. during grounding (meditation), one would light a candle of the chosen scent to receive the benefits. before school every day, i put ginger and orange cream on my wrists to keep me awake.

# data[].attributes.body
crystals and meditation are a big part of who i am. i have struggles with inner peace and being able to practice mindfulness and surround myself with things that work for me makes me happy. this topic is beautiful, yet mysterious to me. i’m fascinated by the effects of Buddhist practices. it does make me upset when people tell me what i’m doing is stupid and useless, because happiness doesn’t come to me easily, so it’s really important that i hold on to what i know. my parents are a bit indifferent when it comes to this. yes, it’s very confusing but it’s perfectly safe. there’s no way to bring harm by practicing positive vibes. i own over 15 crystals and i have 4 different essential oils. i have amazonite, amethyst, opalite, moonstone, fluoride (my favorite; it’s so pretty!) and much more. when i come home from school and during lunch, i meditate. i’m not going to lie, school environments like Ridgeview always give me a negative aura. i hope that this project opens up people’s eyes and makes them realize this is all real. “may them be guided by nature. so shall it be. so mote it be”

# data[].attributes.body
self healing means taking care of your mental well being. mindfulness is to take time each day to live in the moment. to stop dwelling on the past, and stop worrying about the future. there’s nothing quite like the present. take time to yourself each day to relax and remember how valuable time is. why spend it on anxiety and worry? aromatherapy can help achieve mindfulness. studies show that mindfulness helps achieve better memory, focus, and cognitive flexibility. (apa.org).

# data[].attributes.body
according to  https://www.livescience.com/40347-crystal-healing.html, “the philosophy of modern crystal healing is based on traditional concepts borrowed from Asian cultures, most notably the Chinese concept of life-energy (chi or qi) and the Hindu or Buddhist concept of chakras, which are vortices of this life-energy, said to connect the physical and supernatural elements of the body.” self healing and meditation roots from Buddhism and their practices. the crystals are a mere pseudoscience, but still have relevant effects on people.

# data[].attributes.body
part of self healing involves crystals such as amethyst, fluorite, and celestite. charging these crystals by putting them under sunlight can help to gain benefits. for example, if you’re feeling stressed, out a clear quartz under sunlight until warm and tightly grasp the stone and meditate. many may think all of this is made-up and pretend, but it does work.