Ever notice how your body holds stress even when your mind knows you're "fine"? You realize your shoulders are tight and feel a constant low-level hum of tension that you've gotten so used to you barely notice it anymore.

That's what we're working with this month: creating enough internal spaciousness to actually soften and feel okay with relaxation.

CALM isn't about escaping your life or avoiding what needs attention. It's about building a foundation steady enough to hold you, even when everything around you is moving fast.

Here are three crystals we've been working with to support CALM this January:

 

Petrified Wood

For slowness and patience.

Petrified Wood invites you to release the urgency to rush. It's grounded in deep time, reminding you that presence matters more than speed. Reach for this one when you catch yourself racing through your day without actually being in it, or when you need permission to move at your own natural rhythm.

When to use it: Morning routines, before big decisions, or anytime you feel pressure to hurry.

Lepidolite

Known as the "peace stone."

Lepidolite eases anxiety and racing thoughts, supporting emotional softness and rest. It's the crystal equivalent of a long exhale. If your mind won't stop spinning or you're holding emotions too tightly, Lepidolite helps you let go without forcing it.

When to use it: Before bed, during overwhelm, or when you need to soften your grip on control.

 

Smokey Quartz

For absorbing stress and tension.

Smokey Quartz helps you feel lighter and more at ease, even in chaotic moments. It pulls and transmutes stagnant energy from around you so you can stop carrying what isn't yours. This is the one to keep close when your environment feels heavy or when other people's stress starts to seep into your nervous system.

When to use it: After difficult conversations, in crowded spaces, or at the end of a long day.

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How to Work With Crystals

Crystals act as physical reminders of the energy you're choosing to stand in. They help you return to your intention throughout the day, especially when things start to feel overwhelming.

Hold one during your morning check-in. Keep it in your pocket throughout the day. Place it somewhere you'll see it often. Let it be your anchor point: a physical reminder to return to your breath, your body, and your intention.

You don't need to do anything complicated. Just let the crystal remind you to come back to CALM.

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Ready to anchor CALM this month?

Our January CALM Crystal Kit ($20) includes all three crystals (Petrified Wood, Lepidolite, Smokey Quartz) plus a guide for working with them.

Shop the CALM Crystal Kit → Here

✨ January special: Pair it with our CALM Mist + Roll-On and save 15% with code CALM15

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