2. You do not find crystals, let them find you Alexis Holt & Ashley Lewis

3. Origins of Belief  Dates back to Druids  Spans across cultures and time  Popular use found in Crystal ball gazing

4. Current Uses SScrying CCrystal therapy – Chakra IIncorporated in technology – quartz

5. Scrying  Use Crystal Ball to aid in Clairvoyance  Helps perceive and discern the future

6. Defining Crystal  Any precious or semi-precious stone can be considered a crystal  Different Crystals = Different Purposes  Examples of different Crystals  Rose Quartz; Emeralds; Diamond;

7. Finding Your Crystal  When choosing a crystal, it will seem to call to you – you have the same frequency  There are various steps necessary once you have found your crystal, and your crystal has found you

9. Chakra  7 chakras  Each chakra relates to part of the body  Each part of the body relates to part of your life  Crystals draw energy for healing

10. Bioelectric Shield  Technology emits dangerous electromagnetic forces  This lovely pendant blocks electromagnetic forces  “Based” on Nobel Prize Research from the early 20 th century  Research ONLY $135.00!

11. Scientific Research & Crystals  Proven properties of crystals  piezoelectric effect- produces electrical charge when compressed  Not related to crystal therapy  No proven scientific evidence of crystals related to healing

12. Why Persist? CComfort in believing in outside power SSympathetic magic PPlacebo Effect CCommunal Reinforcement OOne vs. Two-sided outcomes/ Confirmation Bias

13. What do you suggest?  Can perform experiment on Bioelectric Shield  Chakra  Cannot have a scale for personal energy  Religious beliefs of Crystals

14. Disclaimer: As a result of our inherit cynicism we may have appeared slightly callous. Please do not assume it is merely crystals that we mock. We are equal opportunity offenders and recognize The use of crystals is not different than treasuring a prayer book or teddy bear. We respect all beliefs.