The power of crystals, yes or no?

I think your belief they work is probably the most powerful thing, so buy more! The brain is who I’d give the credit to, not the crystals, but the end result is the same. And it can’t hurt.

If you believe they work, that's all that matters.

Not my thing.. but if it works for you go for it.

Yeah, that’s a big old no for me.

I find crystals very pleasant from an emotional and aesthetic standpoint but I don’t think they have any actual power or healing properties.

I have some because I think they are pretty and I was at a craft sale. I bought the colours I like. I know they had tags on them that said the did all kinds of things but I don't feel any different when I wear them, other than looking down and thinking "ohh pretty".

this sounds like the kind of hooey my MIL gets into.  for me no.  the power of God? yes.  the power of medicine? yes.  the power of positive thinking and minimizing stress in our lives? yes.  a pile of rocks? sorry, no.

I have black tourmaline around my house on the window and door sills. It is supposed to keep the negative energy out.

When I bought my condo it had the worst negative juju. I diffused YL purification oil, I smudged the corners, I did the salt thing. I did anything and everything I read about to help. I just shelled out a lot of money (for me) for this place that I have to live in and didnt want to feel suffocated by a big black cloud. I talked to one of the stores here in town that is into crystals and they recommended the tourmaline on my doors and windows.

Do they work? I think in my mind I want it to so bad, that I feel like it has. I dont feel like a black cloud is surrounding and suffocating me in my condo anymore. I dont hate it as much as I did those 1st few weeks. I dont feel a black cloud swirling over me while I try to sleep. I cleanse the crystals on the full moon. I place them back up with peace love positivity and joy.

I know that it is in my head, but if its "working" Im going to keep them up

I also have a couple at work to help me with anxiety and stress. I roll them around in my hand and repeat some positive mantras. I can feel the energy from them. Again, its in my head, but if I feel like they help me lower my stress at work, I will keep doing it.

Crystals are no different than prayer beads, rosarys, or worry beads.

All of them help focus your inner energy.

So pure and simple 'belief' works for some things but not for others your opinion. That's fine but it doesn't make sense at all to then decry someone else's belief  

It is one thing to say I don't believe in the power of crystals or I don't have a belief in God. But it just not nice to make fun of those who do. There is a line between a statement of disbelief and mocking believers.

To the OP, I have been learning all about reiki. And I have stones that correlate with the seven main chakras. I also have a natural Stone bracelet that has a bead for each chakra that I wear sometimes. I am unclear on whether any of them has healing powers but I do believe they help me focus. And really for me, anytime I can calm my mind and focus my thoughts is of benefit to me.

I grew up Catholic and we were taught to say the rosary. I think there is a valid comparison to be made between practices.

I'm not being snarky just curious.. what would negative energy feel like? I have never felt that in a house or building. Or how would you know it has negative energy?

Have you ever gone into a building and it just felt 'off' and you were glad to get outside again? I imagine that's what negative energy feels like.

It doesn't make sense to decry a million other beliefs in life but we do. We all have our opinions on a wide range of issues as seen everyday here in NSBR. We have decried worse things than crystals and that will not change. Like many have said, all that matters is what OP believes. If she is soothed by those crystals, good for her. When it's time, she can decry my belief in foot flushing and not eating pot luck food. Talk about it being hooey to some people. Lol. But I would totally respect that.