Do you sometimes feel like life has you trapped indoors? I’m sure a lot of us do at this time! You may find yourself stuck at your desk (home or office) or unable to get outside much these past few months. Are you craving more connection with the elements and being outdoors? For those of us who really feel the need for the grounding and nurturing of nature, these scenarios can be really challenging and unsettling!

Luckily for us, in addition to the trees, the grass, the flowers, and the wind, there are stones & crystals that can help us connect with nature even when we are busy tending to our daily responsibilities!

This post is about one of those beautiful stones - Rhyolite, also called Rainforest Jasper. Rhyolite is a gorgeous stone of beautiful earthy tones. It is one of my favorite stones for connecting with nature! Rhyolite has a strong connection to the natural world and is supportive, grounding, heartfelt, and strong. Holding Rhyolite is similar to giving a tree a huge hug!

Just as time in nature does, Rhyolite helps to clear emotional blockages and clear out negative energy by drawing upon Mother Earth’s supportive body and love. This steadfast energy roots you into the ground and keeps you emotionally balanced in times of uncertainty. Rhyolite unites us to the sacred connectedness that exists in Nature. It is a powerful stone for healing our Mother Earth and bringing the pure energy of nature, the outdoors, into our environment and into our aura!

If you are feeling down or experiencing low energy, keep some Rhyolite on you. You can carry a palm stone or tumble or wear a piece of jewelry that has Rhyolite in it. As you work with/wear Rhyolite, take note of how it makes you feel; take note of what images pop up in your mind’s eye. I believe you will be amazed at the peace and joy you feel! 

Rhyolite will help bring in the balance that being outside gives us when we’ve been inside too long. When you work with Rhyolite, you literally are bringing the healing energy of the outdoors, indoors!

Keep shining, Crystal Lover!