India, Oct. 4 -- If you are highly sensitive to the moods and emotions around you, certain situations can leave you feeling drained even when nothing particularly difficult has happened. Empaths often describe being deeply affected by people, places and environments, which can make grounding and personal boundaries feel especially important. In crystal healing practices, certain stones are traditionally associated with calm, protection, self-love and emotional balance.

"As a crystal healer, I've always believed that highly sensitive people need intentional energetic care. Empaths tend to experience the world deeply. They can sense shifts in atmosphere, pick up on the emotions of people around them, and sometimes walk away from an interac...