What’s the problem?

Whether we like to think about it or not, the mining of gemstones directly affects the global environment. At some point we need to ask ourselves whether the crystals that can make us feel more connected to the earth, feel better via “retail therapy,” or energetically balanced through intrinsic energetic healing properties actually perpetuate our solastalgia through channels we may not be entirely conscious of? It’s a conflict that those seeking alternative spirituality and alternative health approaches — but also want to be including in the sustainable living movement — could carefully consider.