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    THE ENDS NEVER JUSTIFY THE MEANS: Gandhi’s radical lesson for today

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    ALASKA WINGS: Soaring across the mountains while releasing fear and doubt

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    INEFFABLE: A visitation from a beautiful soul I’d never forget

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Elina Allais, TMW author
Elina Allais
JoinedSeptember 21, 2021
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Elina Allais is a crystal healer who writes about crystals, spirituality and personal growth. If you enjoyed this article, follow her Crystal Poems Facebook page, add her on Instagram or subscribe to her Crystal Vibes YouTube channel. To grab a copy of her empowering book, Crystals for Your Inner Goddess, click here.
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THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE: 3 healing crystals for spiritual growth in 2025

Elina Allais·February 19, 2025
What’s the first word that comes to your mind when you think about snakes? “Fear”? “Danger”? Since ancient times, seeing...
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UNLEASH YOUR INNER DRAGON: 3 crystals that’ll help you step into your power

Elina Allais·May 1, 2024
As the months rush by like a bullet train, the Year of the Dragon will soon be halfway through, so...
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BREAK FREE FROM LIMITING BELIEFS: 3 crystals that’ll help you move forward

Elina Allais·October 4, 2023
We all have limiting beliefs that hold us back from living our lives to the fullest. Some of these beliefs...
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MAKE PEACE WITH THE IN-BETWEEN: How to nourish your soul between life’s seasons

Elina Allais·September 21, 2022
I´m looking out the window. It’s a mid-September day, but I somehow wish it was already November. I guess I...
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ATTRACT YOUR SOULMATE: 3 “love crystals” to help you do so

Elina Allais·September 24, 2021
Deep down, each and every one of us is longing to experience a divine love relationship with another human being....
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