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Our Trip to the Crystal Castle.

March 19, 2012 · 9 Comments

Some of you may have noticed the beautiful picture I have on my blog and Facebook page. It is a massive piece of quartz crystal, set in the gardens of the Crystal Castle.  Nestled up in a little mountain in the Byron Bay Hinterland, not far from Mullumbimby in New South Wales, Australia is the most magical, spiritual, beautiful place I have ever been.

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We went on a road trip to visit my parents last year and finally I got to visit the Crystal Castle! We even made a whole day of it, staying at nearby Murwillumbah overnight. You really need at least a good three or four hours to visit.  Both of my children, as do I, have a fascination with crystals. They are drawn to their beautiful energy and love collecting them. So, we were really looking forward to this trip!

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The Crystal Castle is like an uber cool hang-out joint in the rainforest! We had a lovely lunch first off at the Lotus cafe – sitting out on the deck, overlooking the mountains – bliss! The food was yummy, healthy and organic. We had a bit of stroll around the shops, all tucked away in little rooms, branching off the main area. You can buy crystals (of course!) in all shape and forms, spiritual books, music CDs, gifts and loads of other things. The kids had a bit of a muck around in the playground – it’s right near the deck, so you can have lunch while keeping an eye on the kids.

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The focal point is Fireheart the dragon, complete with crystal eyes.

They also have a large building for all sorts of workshops and you can even have readings done by resident clairvoyants. If you go in school holidays, there are lots of activities on offer, including face painting.

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 Didn’t they do a good job on my Natural New Age Girl?

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How awesome is this picnic table and chairs made from rose quartz? It was so cool and smooth to sit on!

Once we did all the stuff in the main area, we headed off for a walk in the gardens.  They are magnificently landscaped and feature statues of all different gods. We followed the lead of many others and left coin offerings on the statues as we made wishes. Crystal Castle collect the offerings and donate them to a Tibetan kindergarten in India.

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An image of Ganesha, a Hindu deity.

The walks are not long and there are plenty of spots to sit and meditate or just enjoy. The highlight of the gardens would really have to be the Blessing Buddha statue which is four metres high !

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Blessing Buddha Statue with gorgeous lotus mosaic.

We walked the magic spiral, the ancient labyrinth and gazed at the enormous statue of Buddha. Then we sat down for some quiet time – just relaxing and soaking up the amazing energy. download (50)

Walking the rose quartz magic spiral.

What I found most incredible was the sheer size of some of these crystals. Absolutely breathtaking!

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♥♥ Rose quartz – the stone of universal love. How could you not feel the love with a crystal that big??  ♥♥

We had such a wonderful time and left reluctantly, not wanting the spiritual high to end. The Crystal Castle’s motto is “enrich your spirit” and I can honestly say that they deliver on that promise. This is a tourist attraction like no other!

Filed In: FAMILY, SELF / Tagged: Byron Bay, Crystal Castle, crystals, family holiday, gardens, soul, spirit

It’s all about BALANCE !

February 24, 2012 · 6 Comments

This is the blackboard I have up in my kitchen. I use it to write quotes (I am addicted you know), funny stuff, messages to my kids on their birthdays and when they have done well.  This time, I have written the word BALANCE on it – for me. It is a concept I seem to struggle with. I have a bit of all or nothing personality.

If I get excited about something new, I throw myself into it and spend loads of time on it. In doing so, I neglect other things – the people I love, my health, my sleep, the housework ! So, since starting up this blog, nearly four weeks ago, guess what I have been doing? Yep, spending WAY too much time on the computer – blogging, facebooking and pinteresting.  Added to this, I have a bit of a sensitivity to EMR (electromagnetic radiation). So too much time in front of the computer sends me a bit loopy. I get headaches, brain fuzziness, fatigue and just generally feel blurrrgggh.

So, I need to remind myself of BALANCE. I feel so much better in myself – physically, mentally and emotionally when my life is balanced. Time to care for myself to sleep, exercise and eat well. Time to spend with my precious family and friends. Time for reading, yoga and solitary pursuits. Time to go to work and pay the bills. Time to keep the household clean and organized. As well as time to pursue this new venture (which I am ABSOLUTELY loving). I can still love it. Just in smaller, more manageable doses.

Okay, it’s time for me to go do something else now! I would love to hear how all of you find balance in your lives. Please share.

“I’ve learned that you can’t have everything and do everything at the same time.”   ~ Oprah Winfrey

Filed In: SELF / Tagged: balance, electromagnetic radiation

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