#10: Citrines - real vs. fake - a global overview

From Covid (and putting my book out) to stepping up my show appearances (and a world-induced creative slump) - I am back with some extended format sharing, which explains the wait (and a few transformations)...all in under 20 minutes! We cover a LOT of ground in this latest Crystal Podcast #11 - from my start of posting short videos to YouTube - to my shift in Retail focus. Look for this and other episodes on our home site (where we invite you to Subscribe) at www.CrystalConcentrics.com. Originally broadcast in late November, 2024.

Kyle parlays his decades-long love affair with Citrine into a comprehensive overview of real - and fake - varieties (see his blog on CrystalConcentrics.com for an annotated version with photos)

Kyle talks about how he stumbled on TikTok and which videos went viral - including his explanation of real vs. fake crystals - and some of the ways he's challenged the prevailing crystal lore.

Kyle Russell talks about the process of writing his book, and some of the key elements in it, including differences he has with the prevailing Crystal Lore, practical applications for using crystals, and a reference listing he'll be including (by energy zone and also Quartz vs. non-Quartz).

Kyle Russell’s retelling of his supernatural experience involving aliens and a sudden knowing about crystals.

What you need beforehand is different than what you need afterwards. Kyle lists 10 pre-Surgery and 8 post-Surgery stones. The latter are a bit softer, energetically. 

Kyle explores the anatomy of an actual Crystal Healing Meditation, from the Bio Med segment through a deeper grounding and assessment of people's needs, followed by pairs of stones specifically selected for each individual.

Kyle shares some history of the show, and explains 2020 as a breakthrough year, 'cause it's the first one he's been a vendor in Tucson. He paints you a picture of what goes into preparing for such an undertaking, how it snuck in just before the Corona Virus shutdown, and what made Crystal Concentrics stand out: his metaphysical approach, professional graphics and display, and some very outstanding product lines.

Kyle explains this unique opportunity to connect with the Crystal Concentrics community - through learning and experience - from anywhere on the planet. A curriculum call, online meditation, and interactive web video call - as well as social media groups - will be our points of connection. Practical goals include enhanced grounding, de-stressing, and easier connection with Spirit. Safety and shepherding our chemistry together are important priorities, as we make our way through the calendar with Crystals360!

Instead of seeking Crystal panaceas or drugs and medications to constantly modulate our state, Kyle Russell suggests going deeper, to do the spiritual work necessary to uncover the underlying dynamics of our state - without discounting the value of a new attitude, dietary changes, or needed medical interventions - which of course have their own limitations. Russell discusses five stones for healing to illustrate the multiple factors can be at work and/or helpful in impacting our situations. He does not make pseudo-Scientific claims or profess reliance on some ancient Native traditions. Karma is one of many (mostly unseen) factors impacting our lives, and bad things (unfortunately) happen to good people. Your destiny is not entirely in your control.