We've all heard something about crystals, but have you ever wondered where they come from? Who was first to use them and why? And why we still care about them today? We explain the origins of these incredible stones in an episode filled with inspiring facts and stories. Tell us all about how you use crystals at home through our social media groups,  INSTAGRAM: @allthatextragoodshit  FACEBOOK: All That Good Shite!  And for God's sake (literally), does anyone know what the breastplate Moses made for Aaron was called?!?  Want to learn more? Check out our research sources below: NATIONAL DAY SOURCES: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-thank-god-its-monday-day-first-monday-in-january/ https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-chocolate-covered-cherry-day-january-3/ TOPIC STORY SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_healing https://news.stanford.edu/2018/08/09/understanding-peoples-obsession-crystals/ https://www.futurity.org/zircon-crystals-geology-earth-1895292/ https://www.color-meanings.com/birthstone-colors-by-month-and-their-meanings/ https://www.color-meanings.com/birthstone-colors-by-month-and-their-meanings/ Hall, Judy. The Power Crystal Encyclopedia. Quatro Publishing Group, 2020. https://cosmiccuts.com/blogs/healing-stones-blog/ancient-cultures-and-crystals/ https://quantumstones.com/ancient-cultures-used-healing-crystals-stones/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phillipsite/ https://www.mysticalone.com/blog/crystals-of-ancient-egypt/ https://ayanaproducts.com/use-of-crystals-in-ancient-greece/ The Diversity of Japanese Stones | October 2021 | Highlighting Japan (gov-online.go.jp) https://loveandlightschool.com/crystals-and-healing-in-the-buddhist-tradition/ https://www.evolvehealing.net/post/10-modern-technologies-you-had-no-idea-were-made-possible-by-crystals MIRACLE STORY SOURCES: https://www.crystalattunement.com/a-crystal-miracle.html https://wisdom-magazine.com/Article.aspx/1495/ WEEKLY CRYSTAL SOURCES: www.kalifano.com/blogs/stories-of-kalifano/how-is-selenite-formed Hall, Judy. The Power Crystal Encyclopedia. Quatro Publishing Group, 2020. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allthatgoodshit/support

Meditation and affirmation sounds good and all, but is there really any substance to it? Join us in an episode where we take a deep dive into the origins of these practices, how it spread across the globe, and if there is any science to prove that it's effective. We do the research and share the facts and inspiring stories with you to let you decide for yourself! Join us in our social media groups to share your stories and opinions about meditation and affirmations on: INSTAGRAM: @allthatextragoodshit FACEBOOK: All That Good Shite! And if you know anything about hot yoga or any yoga for that matter, get in touch with us for future episodes! Email us your stories and shit at: [email protected] Want to learn more? Check out our research sources below: NATIONAL DAY SOURCES: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/january-holidays/ TOPIC STORY SOURCES: https://positivepsychology.com/history-of-meditation/ https://www.news-medical.net/health/Meditation-History.aspx https://askthescientists.com/brain-meditation/ https://www.headspace.com/meditation/techniques https://www.webmd.com/balance/features/transcendental-meditation https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/12-benefits-of-meditation https://www.thirdspace.london/this-space/2021/02/the-science-behind-positive-affirmations/ https://time.com/4246928/meditation-history-buddhism/ https://positivepsychology.com/daily-affirmations/ https://www.talentedladiesclub.com/articles/why-affirmations-work-and-how-to-use-them-to-achieve-success/ https://www.universalclass.com/articles/spirituality/the-use-of-affirmations-throughout-history.htm https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smart-relationships/201403/affirmations-the-why-what-how-and-what-if MIRACLE STORY SOURCES: https://discover.hubpages.com/health/Bruno-Groening-and-the-Healing-Stream https://peoplepill.com/people/bruno-groening https://www.gvpennysaver.com/the-phenomenon-bruno-groening---on-the-tracks-of-the-miracle-healer/pdf_03d3d76e-368b-11e8-ac8a-7b5237c88885.html https://chopra.com/articles/the-miracle-of-meditation WEEKLY CRYSTAL SOURCES: Hall, Judy. The Power Crystal Encyclopedia. Quatro Publishing Group, 2020. https://hibiscusmooncrystalacademy.com/story-behind-lemurian-crystals/ WEEKLY AFFIRMATION SOURCES: Numerology Rediscover Yourself. Mirofox, Vers. 3.1.16, 2021. Google Play Store, https://www.numerology.mirofox.app/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allthatgoodshit/support