PROGRAMMING CRYSTALS

February 10 2020

Dear crystal lovers,

‘Programming’ is the idea that we as human beings can incorporate information and wishes into crystals with our minds. It is similar to giving them a job - for example to bring us love, prosperity, protection, enlightenment, luck and so on. The concept is that through rituals and intentions you can ‘activate’ the crystals, and wake them up from a dormant state to work for you (or with you) for the purpose of granting you your wishes. Many enjoy elaborate ‘programming’ rituals but the most basic is to sit with your crystal and visualize what you want this crystal to do for you. 

Personally I find the concept of ‘programming’ crystals a bit backwards, and it has never really resonated with my experience. Today I want to give you my own take on the concept of ‘programming’ and hopefully it will give you a bit of clarity as to why or why not you should ‘programme’ a crystal.

SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE

First I want to provide you with a little bit of science, to hopefully shine some light on how crystals work, and what it is that makes them different from us.

Crystals are not easily manipulated. The unique thing about crystals is that their frequencies are very reliable, which is why we use them every day in electronics. To give an example, quartz is used in watches because it is piezoelectric, meaning it produces electric charges when exposed to mechanical pressure and the other way around. If a voltage is applied to a piezoelectric crystal it vibrates, and if a particular amount of voltage is applied to a specifically cut piece quartz it can tell time precisely. 

But not everything in this world can or should be measured with science. In our time it is common knowledge that everything is energy, and that we as human beings constantly effect each others energy. We also know from modern science that human thoughts, emotions and words highly effect how water crystalizes, and while that definitely is a strong argument for programming not only the water you drink, but also the water inside and outside of your body, it does not explain why intention-programming should work on crystals. 

Frankly, I have not found neither a convincing scientific or metaphysical reason why we as humans should program crystals with our minds, nor a clear action plan for how we should go about it.

However, storing information in a crystal is actually not as far fetched as it might sound. A fascinating new data storage technology is using laser nano structuring to store large amounts of information in a coin sized piece of silica glass (quartz).  Why would you want to use a crystal for this, you might ask - well because compared to most things around us they are reliable, stabile and not easily manipulated. The densely packed data is stored within this extremely durable quartz material, resulting in a technology that can withhold extreme temperatures and has the potential of lasting forever. 

This argues that crystals actually can be used as time capsules of information - and be programmed. 

Did ancient or extra terrestrial civilizations have similar technologies and stored information in crystals on earth? Many intuitives who work with crystals believe so, and have long before this current technology became available in our time in history. 

EMOTIONAL PURPOSE

If we look beyond the scientific and metaphysical reasons for ‘programming’ I find that there is a valid psychological and emotional reason for this. Intending and taking action in the direction of a new positive path for you is wonderful, and therefore a ‘programming ritual’ can of course be beneficial. Doing something for psychological reasons to me is just as valid as scientific or metaphysical, but I encourage you to distinguish between the thee, and really be clear with yourself why you do it. 

Many love and enjoy ‘programming’ rituals, and I absolutely respect that and don’t want to demean what you personally feel appropriate to do. What I do want, is to give another view on how to work with crystals, if perhaps you haven’t yet found one that feels right to you.

As always, I believe that working with crystals is and should be easy, natural and effortless. 

PROGRAM YOURSELF

My metaphysical experience is that crystals are excellent for holding a steady vibration, which is why I view crystals as vibrational anchors when I need ‘programming’, and not the other way around. So rather than me trying to program it, I find it much easier to find a crystal that I’m drawn to and line up with that frequency. The reason why I do this, is that in my view the crystals have already been programmed with natural intelligence through millions of years and that is what I want to benefit from.

What I recommend that you do is to find a calm and clear state of mind and visualize your ideal scenario, whatever that might be for you - love, money, health, peace and so on. That thing that you want to bring into your existence.

Explore the positive emotions of this scenario, the feelings, sounds, smells, and make it as vivid as you can. 

When being drawn to a crystal from this elevated state you intuitively find the one that best resonate with your ideal scenario.

If you don’t already have it, take your time to find the one that is just right for you and this particular vision. If you can, try to avoid following what others say and do, and tune into your own deep inner knowing. This is not the time to force your feelings or coattail on other’s experiences, but rather a time for you to be true to yourself. As I have said before, finding the right crystal for you is similar to any practice in wellness, in the way that it takes patience, attention and emotional awareness. 

Sit with this crystal for a while and visualize how this amazingly unique piece of art created by nature will be your daily physical reminder of that beautiful vision of yours. Place the crystal in plain sight or carry it with you to allow yourself to regularly dwell in the emotions of this vision. Let the crystal remind you of every time during the day you see glimpses of your vision coming more and more into reality, and fall ind love with the beautiful, natural and effortless unfolding of your creation being manifested. 

I know, it would be nice if a crystal could make all your wishes come true, but that is what YOU are here to do. A crystal can be a beautiful ally that mirrors back to you what it is that you want to manifest, but please don’t forget that you are the creator. 

What I love about crystals is that they can be that daily physical reminder of tuning in to your own subtle, softer and more intuitive self, your visions and dreams, but also everything that you have already physically manifested into your life. 

Crystals are wonderful, tangible gifts on this journey. They have already been programmed with natural intelligence for millions of years - you don’t need to do anything except allowing yourself to receive and create. 

I hope this was helpful to you. 

I would love to hear from you! Do you ‘program’ your crystals, why and how? What works for you and what doesn’t? 

Let me know in the comments! 

Lots of Love!

AM