Stones To Help You Through The Transitional Seasons

SAD, or seasonal affective disorder, is a condition that affects more than 10 million Americans across the United States. Seasonal affective disorder occurs when episodes of depression begin to seep in during the transitional periods between seasons, and women are more than four times more likely to suffer from this condition than men. While it’s commonly known as the “winter blues,” seasonal affective disorder can affect any person during any seasonal transition period.
During the year 2020, many individuals are feeling SAD more than ever before. When coupled with the stress of the Covid-19 pandemic, and then factoring in the change of lifestyle being experienced right now, it’s easy to see how SAD can simply compound into something stronger during this year in particular. You may find yourself feeling even more stressed, more down, and less motivated than in seasons past. Meditation is one proven way to lessen feelings of stress and depression, and the help of certain stones can make your meditation even more impactful.

Learning how to meditate with stones is simple. You can use loose stones or stones in a set of mala prayer beads, and it’s said that each stone contains certain energies that work to create different feelings during your meditation session. As you’re learning how to meditate with stones, try using various different types to see which best fits the particular mood or feeling you’re looking to invoke.

If you’re looking to meditate for ambition, for instance, holding garnet loose stones can give your meditation session a boost of passion, courage, and inspiration. If you’re interested in meditation for clarity, clear quartz mala prayer beads are an excellent meditation guide. For those who are seeking to improve their feelings of love and compassion, rose quartz stones may be just what you’re after.

Recognizing and addressing SAD can be difficult, even though it affects so many across the country. At Technalink, we often encourage team members to use stones in their meditations when they’re feeling stressed, down, or defeated as they guide their mantras to a more positive and reflective space. With the right stones, you and your meditations can work together to get your mind, body, and soul back into balance no matter the time of year.