I'm into crystals and good energy and harnessing more. It's just

When Kali Uchis declared, “I’m into crystals and good energy and harnessing more. It’s just like prayer. It helps you be grateful, think about good things, and keep that positive energy around you,” she unveiled a truth that transcends cultures, religions, and ages. Her words remind us that human beings have always sought symbols and practices that anchor them to the unseen forces of hope, gratitude, and renewal. Whether through crystals, through ritual, or through prayer, the act is the same: to draw light into the soul, to cultivate positive energy, and to guard the spirit against despair.

The ancients themselves were no strangers to such practices. In Egypt, the people treasured stones like lapis lazuli and carnelian, believing they carried the blessings of the gods. The Romans wore amulets carved from quartz and jade, convinced they gave protection in battle and prosperity in life. Yet these objects were never about the stones alone — they were reminders of divine power, of unseen strength, much like the folded hands of prayer. Uchis’s comparison of crystals and prayer is rooted in this timeless human instinct: to use tangible symbols to connect with the intangible mysteries of the universe.

History also reveals the enduring need for practices that cultivate gratitude and positivity. Consider the life of Mahatma Gandhi, who began each day with prayer and meditation. For him, the words themselves were not mere recitation, but a tool to align his heart with peace, courage, and love for humanity. Through this discipline, he carried unshakable energy into struggles that seemed impossible. In the same way, Uchis points to crystals and energy not as magical trinkets but as reminders to focus the heart on thankfulness and to surround oneself with uplifting thoughts.

Her words carry another lesson: that energy is contagious. Just as a fire kindled in one torch can light many others, so too does the positive energy of one person spread to those around them. The grateful soul inspires gratitude in others; the hopeful spirit lifts weary hearts. This is why Uchis speaks of “keeping that positive energy around you” — not as a selfish act of escape, but as a shield and a gift, protecting one’s spirit while sharing strength with others.

At the heart of this teaching lies the truth that gratitude itself is a form of power. When we focus on blessings rather than wounds, when we dwell on good things rather than bitterness, we change not only our thoughts but the very atmosphere around us. The ancients would have called this blessing, aura, or spirit; today we may call it energy. By whatever name, it is the same eternal law: the soul that gives thanks grows radiant, and that radiance shapes the world.

The lesson is plain: find your symbols, find your practices, find what helps you align with gratitude and positivity. For some, it may be crystals, for others, prayer, for others still, acts of kindness or moments of silence in nature. The form does not matter as much as the spirit — what matters is that you choose daily to cultivate the energies of love, gratitude, and hope, rather than surrendering to despair or anger.

In practice, this means pausing each day to center yourself. Hold in your hand a stone, bow your head in prayer, write a list of blessings, or breathe deeply under the sky. Surround yourself with companions and objects that remind you of good energy. Guard your heart from those who would drain it with negativity. Step forward into the world with the radiant aura of gratitude, and let it spread.

Therefore, let us remember Kali Uchis’s wisdom: crystals, energy, and prayer are all tools to anchor us in gratitude and positivity. Use them well, and you will not only protect your own spirit but kindle light in those around you. For the world is heavy with shadows, but the one who carries positive energy becomes a lamp — and lamps, however small, drive away the darkness.