The Stress of Traveling During the Holidays
Traveling during the holidays is often an insane experience—especially when you consider that people seem to be in a rush to get everywhere they go and that the roadways (and the air!) are jammed with cars and airplanes. And let’s not even mention the time we have to spend in line! Some studies have indicated that, in the time we take to travel, we can be just as easily stressed out as if we were working the same amount of time in an office, because we’re just not made to be in constant motion. And when you think about it, if you’re going on vacation, the whole point is to arrive at your destination in a nice, calm state of mind so that you can fully enjoy whatever pleases you!
The Role of Crystals for Travel Protection
Certain tumbled stones can provide traveling protection. Some can be worn or carried on our persons as much-needed travel companions. Others can be packed in our luggage to create a force field around us and our belongings. All this and more can be done with “crystals for travel safety.” Even the name implies that these stones can aid us on our thespian journeys across the globe. But can they? And if so, how?
Black Tourmaline: A Shield for Travelers
When you travel, you definitely want to have these crystals with you: Black Tourmaline – Imagine yourself with a bodyguard. That is what this crystal is like. It is a shield, a wall, a boundary. No one can get through it without your permission. Black Tourmaline has long been used for protection and is ideal for travel because of the potent yet easily accessible energy it exudes.
Moonstone: A Crystal for Good Fortune While Traveling
For centuries, moonstone has been considered a beneficial stone for travelers. It is thought to enhance one’s spirit and bring good fortune. If you are feeling down, especially due to traveling, let moonstone work its magic on your mood. Laugh and carry on – you are bound to enjoy and be enjoyed more in a mood that’s light and bright!
Angelite: Calm and Reassurance During Travel
Angelite is a crystal that brings comfort, support, and reassurance. It will keep you as calm as a cucumber during times of panic, stress, and turbulence. It is your “don’t-freak-out-because-it’s-going-to-be-okay” force field. You could also use it to manifest patience with your travel plans, especially when significant portions of them are in the air.
Unakite: Staying Grounded During Your Travels
Unakite: This crystal encourages you to focus on the present while you are traveling. Instead of letting thoughts of the past or future distract you, this stone helps you to live fully in the moment. It also assists in letting go of negative energy and helps to keep you balanced and even when travel plans go awry. Carry it when you need to be grounded and when you need to focus on the now in your travels.
Amethyst: Finding Peace During Stressful Travel
Amethyst—Travel can be a stressor in and of itself. No matter where you are or what is happening around you, it can be hard to unwind and find your center. But that’s precisely what this beautiful crystal—one of the best for travel—can help you do. Amethyst has such peaceful and potent energy that it can be difficult to even conceive of the kind of nightmare that would have prompted the abandoned spaceship we boarded.
Aquamarine: Overcoming Fear of Traveling by Air or Water
Aquamarine assists in overcoming the fear of traveling by air or over water. It is a uniquely potent crystal for anything associated with water. If you are looking to manifest more travel, particularly overseas, wear Aquamarine.
Rhodonite: A Stone for Understanding Foreign Environments
Rhodonite is the best stone for the foreign environments of travel because it shifts perspective. In doing so, it allows for an understanding of local perception. If your travels take you to new or strange places, this stone helps you form deeper bonds with the locals, who might otherwise seem foreign themselves. It also serves as an excellent stone for keeping energetic protections in place while you’re way out there on the road.
Malachite: A Protector for Travelers
Malachite, the stone that guards travelers, draws forth the deep wisdom you need to keep yourself safe when you’re on the move. If you’re trapped in a negative mental spiral about an upcoming journey, let this vibrant green stone shift your perspective and help you work through the issues that have arisen.
Shungite Pendant: Wearable Protection for Travelers
Wearable crystals for traveling protection: Shungite Pendant – Renowned as the miraculous stone for an age dominated by technology, this mineral aids in the purification and detoxification of our surroundings. Don it for security and crowd maneuvering at the airport, and use it to combat and neutralize the elevated levels of electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) our environment now universally contains.
Selenite Necklace: Boost Your Positive Energy While Traveling
Selenite Necklace – Don this potent light crystal to stay not just positive, but on a whole other level of positivity, it being sort of like a selenite elevator. It will also help ensure that your personal energy is cleansed and clear as you travel, unimpeded by any other unwanted or negative energies.
How to Achieve Wellness Amidst Travel Chaos
Traveling in itself can be an assault on your senses—from the constant movement during transport to the myriad people, sights, and sounds you’re bound to encounter. Airports, by design, are buzzing hubs of activity. While these might seem like the least likely places to achieve zen, you can find moments of serenity amid the chaos by prioritizing your wellness. Start by arriving at the airport well ahead of your flight to eliminate last-minute cramming and rushing. Then maintain your calm with some of these techniques, either in movement or stillness, to help you center yourself before the next stage of your journey.
Burlington International Airport: A Peaceful Pre-Flight Experience
Burlington International Airport in Vermont has a yoga space and a lovely picnic area on its roof. You can almost imagine some of the sun-soaked passengers on the pre-flight picnic enjoying that space as much as those at any Vermont picnic site, and maybe even a bit more. Yet the picnic area, as charming as it sounds, is unlikely to lure passengers away from the very busy restaurants that seem to front every boarding area in almost every airport these days.
Phoenix Sky Harbor: An Indoor Hiking Trail Instead of Rock Climbing
Contrary to what you might think, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport doesn’t really have a rock climbing wall. Instead, Sky Harbor has an indoor hiking trail that is… well, I’m not sure “almost” a mile long truly qualifies as a trail.
How to Create Your Own Sacred Space While Traveling
Make Your Own “Sacred Space” Sharing space with so many other travelers can feel at times like being in a herd of cranky cattle. You might sometimes feel that you’re close to the tipping point of being herded into a riot. But you can take control. Start with a place not overrun by people. Lay down your blanket in that less-negotiated territory not right next to the restrooms. (That’s key.) Quietly establish what I call a “sacred space.” You’re not making a public affair with incense and chanting but doing really what the hippies of yesteryear accomplished in a more groovy way. You’re going away to go within. You’re finding a way to be okay in an otherwise uncomfortable environment.
Create a Meditation Space for Travel Peace
After you have arranged the snacks, personal items, and few diversions, this small nook becomes the perfect spot to meditate, do basic yoga, or just sit and enjoy a quiet moment before the next leg of your journey.
What to Wear for Comfortable Travel
What to Wear: You needn’t don the travel version of Lululemon, but you must ensure that what you wear is as comfortable as anything they might sell. Your outfit should allow for ease of movement and also be adaptable to climate changes, which you’re guaranteed to experience—mostly between the chilly airport and the nice, warm plane. As for your feet, it’s an all-day walkaround in a good pair of shoes.
How Essential Oils Can Improve Your Travel Experience
Bring Essential Oils: Your essential oil rollers are TSA-approved and will save you at the airport. If you find yourself sitting in a crush of humanity waiting to board a flight, you needn’t be overcome by that musky airplane odor; rather, you can combat it with your essential oils. Take a deep, inhalation of the calming oil when you’re in the thick of it and feel yourself return to your better half.
How Eucalyptus and Peppermint Oils Help While Traveling
Request a cup of hot water from an airport coffee and tea vendor. Into it, pour ten drops of eucalyptus oil. The steam that rises from the cup will carry the life-giving scent of eucalyptus to your nose and brain. Eucalyptus particularly excels as a stress-busting scent. It’s also a scent that helps you breathe better, especially if you’re stuffed up from sinus issues, seasonal allergies, or, as we often encounter, colds that just won’t go away. If you can find it, peppermint essential oil is also a great traveling companion. Both the scent and the stimulation of peppermint help you keep waking up and re-energizing while you’re on the road. Unlike many other great scents, peppermint essences can also help you clear up nasal passages.