In this Favorite Finds column, we spotlight some recent must-haves, from refreshing flavored waters to mood-boosting snacks and everything in between.

Crystals have captivated people for centuries, revered for their beauty and believed to possess mystical properties. Whether in meditation, sound and vibrational therapies, energy healing and more, other cultures have been embracing these alternative medicine practices and have hundreds of stories to prove their validity.

When many people think of meditation, they think of sitting perfectly still, not thinking about anything…which for most, is impossible. However, over the years I have come to learn that meditation takes on many forms and it is not about rejecting thoughts, but being able to still your mind long enough to notice them.