There’s something about snowflakes and snowstorms that feels both magical and rare, especially here in the south. They spark imagination and conjure a frosty wonderland, where each flake adds to the enchantment outside our window. Over the last few days, while waiting out the cold, I decided to make the most of the quiet time and create some winter art. I froze dried flowers and leaves inside ice, letting them sparkle as they melted in the sun. I even added color to ice, arranging snowflake-inspired patterns while meditating. It was so relaxing to create this “ephemeral art”—something beautiful but fleeting, made to be experienced in the moment. Sitting in the cold watching the sun glisten on the ice crystals was restorative. Who doesn’t like to meditate with crystals?
Some view crystals as part of “woo-woo” science, something made up and easily dismissed. But do you know what makes a crystal a crystal? It’s the internal atomic structure, arranged in a specific pattern. Snowflakes are ice crystals arranged hexagonally. Table salt is a crystal, arranged in a cuboidal lattice. Gemstones like amethyst are crystals with hexagonal shapes. Aquamarine and emeralds, even limestone, are all crystals too.
Maybe you’re drawn to crystals in all their forms. I certainly am. Discovering new ways to enjoy them—whether in my home, in my massage practice, or simply as a moment of reflection—gives me not just relaxation, but a deeper connection to nature’s beauty. Crystals, in their own way, invite us to pause, to marvel, and to reconnect with ourselves.
If this inspires you, I’d love to share more with you—perhaps even incorporating heated Himalayan salt stones or crystals into your next massage. Feel free to visit my office to learn how these natural wonders can enhance your relaxation!