Crystals for Beginners

Crystals for Beginners Plot Summary

Introduction

Have you ever been drawn to a beautiful crystal in a shop window, feeling an inexplicable connection to its energy? Crystals, formed deep within the Earth over thousands or millions of years, possess unique vibrational frequencies that interact with our own energy fields in fascinating ways. Long before modern science began exploring the electrical properties of crystals, ancient civilizations from Egypt to China recognized their healing potential, using them to balance body, mind, and spirit. In our fast-paced modern world, where stress and disconnection have become normalized, crystal healing offers a return to natural balance through Earth's own elements. This book explores how crystals work on an energetic level, how to select and use them effectively, and how their vibrations can help restore harmony in our lives. You'll discover that crystals are not merely beautiful decorations but powerful tools for transformation, capable of absorbing negative energies, amplifying positive intentions, and facilitating healing across multiple dimensions of wellbeing. Whether you're a skeptic seeking understanding or simply curious about these Earth treasures, prepare to explore a practice that bridges ancient wisdom with quantum physics.

Chapter 1: The Science Behind Crystal Vibrations and Energy

At the quantum level, everything in existence is essentially vibrating energy. Crystals, with their organized molecular structures called lattices, vibrate at consistent frequencies that remain stable over time. This stability makes them particularly valuable in energy healing work, as they can help entrain other energy systems, including the human energy field, to their more balanced vibrations. Think of crystals as tuning forks that can help recalibrate our own vibrational frequencies when we've fallen out of harmony. The scientific understanding of crystal properties extends beyond metaphysical claims. Many crystals exhibit measurable electrical effects that science has documented and applied in technology. Quartz crystals, for example, demonstrate the piezoelectric effect—they generate an electrical charge when mechanical pressure is applied. This property makes quartz essential in watches, radios, and other precision electronic devices. Similarly, tourmaline exhibits the pyroelectric effect, generating electrical current when heated or cooled. These measurable electrical properties provide a scientific foundation for understanding how crystals might interact with the human body's own electrical systems. Crystal systems—the geometric patterns formed by their atomic structures—also influence their energetic properties. There are seven crystal systems, including hexagonal, isometric, monoclinic, orthorhombic, tetragonal, triclinic, and amorphous. Each system corresponds to different energetic functions. Hexagonal crystals like clear quartz help with manifestation, while monoclinic crystals like jade offer protection. The color of a crystal, determined by its mineral composition and the way it absorbs light, further influences its vibrational qualities and the energy centers (chakras) it affects most powerfully. When the human body comes into contact with crystal energy, entrainment occurs—the tendency of one vibrational system to align with another. Since crystals generally vibrate at higher, more stable frequencies than humans, they tend to raise our vibration rather than the other way around. This explains why holding or wearing crystals can create noticeable shifts in mood, energy levels, or physical sensations. People often report feeling calmer, more focused, or energized depending on the crystal they're working with. The effects of crystals aren't one-size-fits-all; individual experiences vary significantly. Two people can work with the same crystal and have entirely different experiences based on their own energy systems, needs, and beliefs. This personalized response doesn't invalidate the effectiveness of crystal healing but rather highlights the complex interplay between crystal energies and human consciousness. The key is approaching crystal work with an open mind, allowing yourself to experience sensations without judgment or expectation. For those wondering whether crystal healing is "all in your head," consider that crystals don't actually require your belief to have their effects. Their vibrational properties exist independently of human perception. However, intention certainly amplifies results, which is why programming crystals with specific purposes can enhance their effectiveness. The most balanced approach is to remain curious and observant, noticing what changes occur when working with different stones without attachment to particular outcomes.

Chapter 2: Key Crystals and Their Healing Properties

Clear quartz stands as the most versatile crystal for healing work—a true master healer. With its hexagonal crystal structure and transparent appearance, clear quartz amplifies energy and thought, making it the perfect companion to any other crystal. When you're uncertain which stone to use, clear quartz is always appropriate. It can be programmed with any intention, cleanses and purifies energy, improves concentration, and connects you to higher consciousness. Due to its amplifying properties, placing a clear quartz point next to another crystal will strengthen that crystal's effects. Amethyst, with its distinctive purple coloration, serves as a powerful stone for intuition and spiritual connection. Historically known as "amethystos" in Greek, meaning "not drunken," it was used to prevent intoxication. Modern crystal practitioners value amethyst for enhancing meditation, promoting restful sleep, reducing stress, and opening intuitive channels. It resonates primarily with the third eye and crown chakras, making it especially helpful for those seeking to develop psychic abilities or connect with higher guidance. Placing amethyst near your bed can help with insomnia and facilitate meaningful dreams. Black tourmaline offers exceptional protection against negative energies. This opaque black crystal absorbs negativity rather than amplifying it, making it ideal for energetically sensitive people and challenging environments. Many practitioners carry black tourmaline as a shield against electromagnetic radiation from electronic devices or place it between themselves and negative coworkers. It grounds excessive energy into the earth, helping you feel more stable during stressful situations. If your black tourmaline breaks suddenly, crystal healers suggest it has absorbed all the negative energy it can hold and should be respectfully returned to the earth. Rose quartz, with its gentle pink hue, embodies the energy of unconditional love and compassion. Working primarily with the heart chakra, this crystal helps heal emotional wounds, particularly those related to relationships. It promotes self-love as well as love for others, making it especially valuable during times of grief, heartbreak, or when you need to practice forgiveness. Wearing rose quartz as a pendant that rests near your heart can continuously bathe your heart chakra in its loving vibrations, gradually softening emotional armor built up from past hurts. Citrine carries the energy of abundance, joy, and confidence. Its sunny yellow color resonates with the solar plexus chakra, strengthening personal power and self-esteem. Natural citrine is relatively rare; most commercial citrine is heat-treated amethyst, which still carries beneficial properties but with slightly different energy. Placing citrine in your wallet or cash box can attract prosperity, while carrying it can help dispel negative thoughts and promote optimistic perspectives. Unlike most crystals, citrine doesn't absorb negative energy, so it rarely needs cleansing. These foundational crystals represent just the beginning of crystal healing possibilities. Other important stones include hematite for grounding, fluorite for mental clarity and focus, smoky quartz for transforming negative energy into positive, carnelian for creativity and courage, and turquoise for communication and healing. Each crystal offers unique vibrational medicine that can address specific conditions or support particular aspects of wellbeing, making a well-rounded crystal collection a versatile healing toolkit.

Chapter 3: How Crystals Interact with Human Energy Fields

The human energy field extends beyond our physical bodies, encompassing multiple layers of vibrating energy that influence our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. When crystals come into proximity with this field, they create a vibrational exchange that can shift energy patterns in remarkable ways. The crystalline structure, which maintains a stable vibrational frequency, can help reorganize chaotic or depleted areas of our energy field through the principle of entrainment—the tendency of energy systems to synchronize with stronger, more coherent patterns nearby. Chakras, the seven primary energy centers that run along the spine, serve as gateways between the physical and non-physical aspects of our being. Each chakra vibrates at a particular frequency and corresponds to specific colors, emotions, and physical systems. Crystals with matching color frequencies can help balance and activate these energy centers. For example, red stones like garnet resonate with the root chakra, helping with grounding and security issues, while blue stones like sodalite harmonize with the throat chakra, enhancing communication and self-expression. When a chakra is underactive or overactive, placing the appropriate crystal on or near that energy center can help restore equilibrium. The vibrational interaction between crystals and humans isn't purely metaphysical—it can create measurable sensations and effects. Many people report feeling warmth, tingling, pulsing, or subtle electric currents when holding certain crystals. Some experience emotional releases, sudden insights, or changes in energy levels. These sensations aren't imaginary but reflect the body's response to shifts in its electromagnetic field. Just as quartz watches use crystal vibrations to maintain precise timekeeping, our bodies can use crystal frequencies to recalibrate our own biological rhythms and energy patterns. Crystal healing works on the principle that illness or imbalance often begins in the energy field before manifesting physically. By addressing energetic disruptions with crystals, practitioners believe they can help prevent or alleviate physical and emotional issues. Different types of crystals serve different healing functions: some absorb and transmute negative energy (like black tourmaline or smoky quartz), others amplify positive intentions (like clear quartz or citrine), and still others have specialized effects like clearing blockages (orthorhombic crystals) or establishing energetic boundaries (triclinic crystals). While individual experiences with crystals vary widely, this variability doesn't diminish their effectiveness but rather highlights the personalized nature of energy healing. Your unique energy field, current needs, and even your beliefs all influence how you'll respond to particular crystals. This explains why your friend might feel energized by amethyst while you find it calming, or why a crystal that once had little effect suddenly becomes powerful during a different phase of your life. The key to successful crystal work lies in remaining open to your own experience rather than expecting predetermined results. Crystal energy interactions follow intention—what you consciously or unconsciously seek tends to guide the healing process. Setting clear intentions when working with crystals helps focus their energy toward specific outcomes while still allowing the highest good to unfold. This partnership between human consciousness and crystal energy creates a powerful synergy that can facilitate remarkable transformations in wellbeing.

Chapter 4: Crystal Selection and Intuitive Connection Methods

Selecting crystals intuitively represents one of the most powerful approaches to crystal healing. Many practitioners believe that the crystals you're naturally drawn to are often exactly the ones your energy field needs. When visiting a crystal shop, notice which stones catch your eye or seem to "call" to you. Pay attention to physical sensations as you hold different crystals—warmth, tingling, comfort, or even mild discomfort can all indicate energetic interactions. Trust these intuitive responses; they often reveal subconscious awareness of what your energy system requires for balance. Beyond intuition, you can select crystals based on their properties and your specific needs. If you're seeking emotional healing after a difficult breakup, rose quartz or rhodochrosite might serve you well. For protection during stressful times, black tourmaline or smoky quartz could provide energetic shielding. Researching crystal properties can help you make informed choices, but remember that your personal experience with a crystal may differ from textbook descriptions. Crystal systems offer another selection method—hexagonal crystals for manifestation, isometric for amplification, monoclinic for protection, orthorhombic for clearing blockages, tetragonal for attraction, and triclinic for boundary-setting. Color represents a fundamental aspect of crystal selection, as it directly relates to chakra energies and specific healing frequencies. Red stones support the root chakra and issues related to survival, security, and physical vitality. Orange crystals resonate with the sacral chakra, addressing creativity, sexuality, and emotional balance. Yellow stones connect with the solar plexus, enhancing personal power and self-confidence. Green and pink crystals harmonize with the heart chakra, nurturing all forms of love and compassion. Blue stones activate the throat chakra, supporting truth and communication. Purple crystals stimulate the third eye chakra, enhancing intuition and perception. White or clear stones relate to the crown chakra, facilitating spiritual connection. Once you've selected crystals, developing a personal connection with them enhances their effectiveness. Many practitioners recommend cleansing new crystals first to clear previous energetic imprints. This can be done through several methods: moonlight exposure, sound (singing bowls or bells), smudging with sage, or placing them on a clear quartz cluster. After cleansing, you might choose to program your crystal with specific intentions by holding it in your dominant hand, visualizing your intention, and imagining light carrying this purpose into the crystal. This process imbues the crystal with focused energy aligned with your healing goals. Building a crystal collection typically begins with versatile "workhorse" crystals that serve multiple purposes. Start with clear quartz, smoky quartz, and citrine as a foundational trio. As your practice expands, consider adding rose quartz, amethyst, black tourmaline, fluorite, carnelian, hematite, and turquoise to create a well-rounded basic collection. Remember that crystal quality matters more than quantity—a few carefully selected stones often prove more valuable than numerous random acquisitions. Trust your intuition when purchasing, and don't be deceived by marketing tactics like trademarked crystal names, which are often standard crystals with premium pricing. As your relationship with crystals develops, you may find that certain stones work exceptionally well together. Pairing complementary crystals can create synergistic effects that enhance their individual properties. For example, smoky quartz and Apache tears form a powerful grief-healing combination, while amethyst and labradorite together promote restful sleep and positive dreams. Experimenting with different combinations allows you to discover unique crystal partnerships that address your specific energetic needs.

Chapter 5: Practical Applications of Crystals for Daily Wellness

Incorporating crystals into your everyday routine offers simple yet effective ways to maintain energetic balance amid life's challenges. For stress reduction, carry a piece of amethyst or blue lace agate in your pocket, reaching for it during tense moments to restore calm. Place black tourmaline near electronic devices to absorb electromagnetic radiation, or position a smoky quartz at your desk to transmute workplace negativity into positive energy. These small interventions can significantly improve your daily energetic environment without requiring substantial time commitments. Crystal placement throughout your living space creates zones of specialized energy. Position citrine in the wealth corner of your home (the far left corner from the entrance) to attract prosperity. Place rose quartz in the bedroom to enhance romantic relationships, or amethyst near your bed to promote restful sleep and meaningful dreams. Clear quartz in the center of your home amplifies positive energy throughout the space, while black tourmaline near entrances provides energetic protection. Creating a crystal grid—an arrangement of stones in a sacred geometric pattern—can focus crystal energy toward specific intentions like healing, abundance, or harmony within your home. For physical wellbeing, specific crystals can address common discomforts when placed directly on the body. Amber may help reduce inflammation when worn as a bracelet near arthritic joints. Placing a smooth piece of sodalite on the forehead can ease headache tension, while hematite held in the hands may help ground excess energy that contributes to anxiety. Crystal water infusions—made by placing cleansed crystals like clear quartz, rose quartz or amethyst in water (avoiding toxic minerals)—can infuse drinking water with crystal vibrations, supporting hydration with energetic properties. Emotional balance benefits tremendously from crystal support. During times of grief, holding Apache tears or smoky quartz can help process and release painful emotions. For relationship healing, meditating with rose quartz over the heart chakra promotes forgiveness and compassion. When lacking motivation or feeling depleted, yellow citrine or carnelian placed on the solar plexus chakra revitalizes personal drive. Moldavite or labradorite can facilitate major life transitions by supporting energetic shifts and promoting adaptation to change. These emotional applications demonstrate how crystals can provide energetic support through life's inevitable challenges. Mental clarity and focus can be enhanced through strategic crystal use. Students studying for exams might benefit from fluorite placed on their desk, as it promotes concentration and information retention. Writers experiencing blocks could work with blue lace agate to stimulate clear communication. Decision-making becomes easier with amethyst nearby, as it connects rational thinking with intuitive wisdom. For those experiencing mental fog or confusion, clear quartz can help sharpen mental processes and bring greater clarity to complex situations. Spiritual practices gain depth and dimension when paired with appropriate crystals. Meditating while holding selenite facilitates connection to higher realms and spiritual guidance. Placing labradorite at the third eye during yoga enhances awareness of subtle energies. Journaling with blue crystals nearby encourages authentic self-expression and spiritual insights. Creating a small crystal altar with personally meaningful stones provides a focal point for prayer, intention-setting, or gratitude practices. Whatever your spiritual orientation, crystals can serve as physical anchors for non-physical experiences, bridging the tangible and intangible aspects of existence.

Chapter 6: Crystal Cleansing, Programming and Maintenance

Regular cleansing of crystals is essential for maintaining their optimal vibrational qualities. Crystals absorb and transmute energies from their environments and handlers, gradually accumulating energetic residue that can diminish their effectiveness. Several cleansing methods work well for most crystals: moonlight bathing (placing crystals on a windowsill during a full moon), smudging with sage smoke, sound cleansing with singing bowls or bells, or placing smaller stones on a clear quartz cluster for 12-24 hours. Each method returns crystals to their natural frequency without damaging their structure or properties. Not all cleansing methods are appropriate for every crystal. Water cleansing, though commonly recommended, can damage certain stones that contain water-soluble minerals or metals. Never cleanse amber, calcite, selenite, kyanite, malachite, moonstone, opal, or topaz in water. Similarly, salt cleansing can be detrimental to many crystals. For potentially toxic crystals containing elements like aluminum, copper, or mercury (including aquamarine, malachite, fluorite, and many others), avoid making elixirs or placing them directly on skin without research. Always identify your crystals properly and research their specific care requirements before cleansing. Programming crystals with intention amplifies their natural properties and focuses their energy toward specific outcomes. To program a crystal, first cleanse it thoroughly. Hold the clean crystal in your dominant hand, close your eyes, and clearly visualize your intention. This might be "healing," "protection," "prosperity," or any other purpose aligned with the crystal's natural properties. Imagine this intention becoming light that travels from your mind, through your arm, into your hand, and finally into the crystal. Speak your intention aloud or mentally repeat it as an affirmation. The crystal now carries this energetic imprint until it's cleansed again. Proper storage preserves both the physical integrity and energetic qualities of your crystals. Store individual crystals wrapped in natural cloth (silk, cotton, or wool) to prevent scratching and energetic cross-contamination. Multi-compartment containers work well for organizing smaller stones, while larger specimens might be displayed on shelves away from direct sunlight, which can fade certain crystals like amethyst, fluorite, and celestite. Some practitioners keep crystals grouped according to purpose or chakra association, while others prefer storing crystals individually to maintain their distinct energies. Maintaining crystal energy involves regular attention beyond basic cleansing. Recharge crystals periodically by placing them in sunlight (for energizing stones) or moonlight (for calming stones), being mindful of those that fade in direct light. Some crystals benefit from reconnection with their elemental affinities—earth stones like jasper can be buried briefly in soil, while water-associated stones like moonstone might be held briefly under running water if water-safe. Rotating which crystals you use prevents energetic depletion and maintains balanced energy throughout your collection. The physical care of crystals preserves their beauty and structural integrity. Handle crystals with clean hands to avoid transferring oils and dirt. Dust displayed crystals gently with a soft microfiber cloth or feather duster. For polished stones that have lost their luster, a soft polishing cloth can restore shine without damaging the surface. Never use chemical cleaners on crystals, as they may react with mineral components. If a crystal breaks, this isn't necessarily negative—many practitioners believe it indicates the stone has completed its work with you or absorbed energy it was meant to transmute. Broken pieces can be buried respectfully, gifted to others if appropriate, or repurposed for crystal grids.

Chapter 7: Combining Crystals with Other Healing Modalities

Crystal grids harness the power of sacred geometry combined with crystal energy to create amplified healing effects. By arranging crystals in specific patterns—such as circles for unity, triangles for balance, or spirals for transformation—you create energy fields that are greater than the sum of individual stones. A basic grid includes a focus stone representing your primary intention, surrounded by supporting stones that amplify or direct energy. Clear quartz points placed around the perimeter direct energy inward toward your intention. For stress relief, you might create a circular grid with amethyst as the focus stone and clear quartz points directing calming energy inward. These arrangements can be placed under beds, on desks, or anywhere their energy is needed. Chakra healing becomes more potent when combined with appropriate crystals. Placing stones directly on chakra points during meditation creates powerful energy alignment. A complete chakra layout might include: red jasper at the root chakra, carnelian at the sacral chakra, citrine at the solar plexus, rose quartz at the heart, blue lace agate at the throat, amethyst at the third eye, and clear quartz at the crown. This configuration balances energy flow throughout the entire system. Alternatively, you might focus on a single imbalanced chakra, using the corresponding colored crystal to restore harmony—such as sodalite at the throat chakra for communication difficulties or green aventurine at the heart for emotional healing. Sound healing paired with crystals creates multi-dimensional energy therapy. Crystal singing bowls, which produce pure tones corresponding to specific chakras, can be played while crystals rest on the body. The vibration of sound waves interacts with both crystal energy and human biofields to release blockages and restore harmony. Even without specialized equipment, you can enhance crystal work by vocalizing specific vowel sounds that resonate with different chakras: "Uh" (root), "Oo" (sacral), "Oh" (solar plexus), "Ah" (heart), "Eye" (throat), "Ay" (third eye), and "Ee" (crown). These sound vibrations, combined with appropriately placed crystals, create powerful healing resonance. Meditation practices deepen substantially when integrated with crystal energy. Holding specific crystals during meditation can guide your experience toward particular outcomes—clear quartz for spiritual connection, black tourmaline for grounding, or rose quartz for heart-centered awareness. Gazing meditation, where you softly focus on a crystal before closing your eyes, allows the crystal's energy to inform your meditative state. Programming a crystal with an intention or affirmation before meditation helps focus your practice and amplify your intention. For those who find meditation challenging, crystals provide tangible focal points that ease the transition from external awareness to internal stillness. Color therapy and crystals share natural synergy, as crystal colors correspond to specific healing frequencies. Combining colored light therapy with similarly colored crystals amplifies particular energetic qualities. For example, blue light and blue crystals like sodalite or aquamarine together enhance communication and truth-speaking. Green light with green aventurine or malachite deepens healing and abundance. This approach can be as simple as placing crystals near colored light sources or as elaborate as creating dedicated color therapy spaces with multiple crystals and lights working in harmony. Essential oils complement crystal healing by adding aromatic and biochemical dimensions to energetic work. Certain oil and crystal pairings create synergistic effects: lavender oil with amethyst for enhanced calm and sleep quality; rosemary oil with clear quartz for mental clarity; frankincense with selenite for spiritual connection; and citrus oils with yellow stones for mood elevation. Apply diluted oils to pulse points while holding corresponding crystals, diffuse oils in spaces where crystal grids are placed, or add a drop of oil to the cloth used for crystal storage to maintain complementary vibrational environments. This multi-sensory approach engages both physiological and energetic healing systems for comprehensive wellbeing.

Summary

Crystal healing represents a fascinating bridge between ancient wisdom and emerging understandings of energy and vibration. Through their stable molecular structures, crystals offer consistent vibrational frequencies that can help rebalance our more variable human energy fields. Whether you approach them from a scientific perspective—appreciating their documented piezoelectric and pyroelectric properties—or from an intuitive standpoint, experiencing their effects firsthand, crystals provide accessible tools for navigating our increasingly complex and stressful world. The true power of crystal healing lies not in magical thinking but in the mindful relationship we develop with these Earth elements. By working with crystals intentionally, we create opportunities to reconnect with natural rhythms, to pause and redirect our awareness inward, and to engage consciously with the subtle energetic dimensions of our existence. How might your daily experience change if you approached life's challenges with both practical action and energetic awareness? What possibilities might emerge if you allowed yourself to explore the interface between the tangible world of matter and the intangible realm of energy? Crystal healing invites this exploration, offering not just beautiful stones but doorways to expanded perception and wellbeing.

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Karen Frazier

Karen Frazier is the author of books about metaphysics, crystal healing, energy healing, dream interpretation, and the paranormal. As a professional writer, she has ghost written a number of books and penned hundreds of articles about a variety of topics. Karen is a columnist for Paranormal Underground Magazine. She currently writes two columns for the magazine: Dreams and Symbols and Metaphysics and Energy Healing. For more than seven years, Karen was also the co-host of Paranormal Underground Radio, and she formerly served as Paranormal Underground's Managing Editor. She is also the Paranormal and Horoscopes editor for LoveToKnow, and she writes feng shui, numerology, palmistry, psychic phenomena, paranormal, divination, and tarot articles for the site as well. Karen is also a member of Spirit Healing and Resolution (SHARe), a collective of psychic mediums and energy healers dedicated to helping people dealing with afterlife experiences and hauntings, as well as offering spiritual coaching and energy healing services.A frequent guest in media discussing the results of her afterlife research, Karen has appeared on the Travel Channel's Mysteries at the Museum, spoken at regional conferences including the Oregon Ghost Conference, Haunting for Hope, Port Gamble Ghost Conference, and Paracon Seattle, and appeared on numerous radio shows. She teaches classes in energy healing, crystal healing, feng shui and space energetics, I Ching and divination, dream interpretation, Reiki, personal development, and psychic development.Karen is an intuitive energy healer who is a Usui Reiki Ryoho Master/Teacher (Shinpiden), a Crystal Reiki Master/Teacher, and a certified animal Usui Reiki Ryoho practitioner, as well as an ordained minister for the International Metaphysical Ministry. She has also extensively studied and taken professional level courses in numerous energy, alternative healing, metaphysical, and divination techniques and concepts including quantum touch, aromatherapy, sound healing, Tibetan instrument sound healing, biofield tuning, Reiki sound healing, vocal sound healing, shamanic drumming, metaphysical healing, hypnotherapy, crystal healing, shamanism, feng shui, the bagua, tarot, numerology, astrology, Jungian dream interpretation, metaphysical dream interpretation, meditation, and the I Ching (Book of Changes). She holds a Bachelor of Metaphysical Science (B.MSc) and a Masters of Metaphysical Science (M.MSc) as well as a PhD in Metaphysical Parapsychology. She is currently working a doctoral thesis focusing on sound as a source of spiritual healing in order to earn her Doctor of Divinity (DD) in Spiritual Healing. Karen is also a musician. She studied and played music for more than 35 years including as a music major at Eastern Washington University and in various musical groups as an adult. She plays flute, piano, mandolin, and percussion instruments and has developed a passion for sound healing, singing bowls, and bell metal bronze bowls and instruments from the Himalayas. Many of the bowls she plays are antiques from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, and all of the Himalayan bowls have been hand made by artisans in Nepal across multiple generations. Karen volunteered as a Guardian Ad Litem for abused and neglected children, in local classrooms as a music tutor, in the phone room for the local crisis clinic, and at the (haunted) Lewis County Historical Museum. In her personal life she enjoys cooking, hiking, yoga, Nia, and making music.

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