THE CHIJI BLOG

There are hundreds of different uses for essential oils, from helping you sleep to supporting promoting a sense of calm in your life. Some use them on their own, while others use them in tandem with Western medicine.  At Home of Chiji, we are big believers in doing what feels right. If you’re trying to find a way to enhance your life with essential oils for headaches, we’ve got all of the information you need to make the best decision for you.  How Do Essential Oils Work? For those of you who are unfamiliar with essential oils, here’s a brief...

If you’ve heard of Reiki before but only have a vague idea of what it is, you’ve come to the right place! The benefits of Reiki are numerous, and adding Reiki into your life can be an excellent way of boosting your self-care.  We’d love to discuss the advantages of Reiki and how you can incorporate it in a way that helps you live the best life possible. With that in mind, here are our top five Reiki benefits.  What Is Reiki? The roots of Reiki are entrenched in ancient Japanese spiritual healing, but it started to gain popularity in...

Do outside factors control your self-confidence? Do you find yourself standing in a room, unable to shut off all of that negative self-talk? You’re not alone. Many people struggle with their self-esteem, but not a lot of people talk openly about those struggles. How you feel about yourself impacts every facet of your life. Learning unconditional self-acceptance may not come naturally, but it is easily one of the kindest and most influential things you can do for yourself.  Chiji is a brand born out of the desire to help people acknowledge how essential it is to put themselves first. We’re...

Life doesn’t always go exactly the way you may have planned, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t learn to dance in the rain. Even when things aren’t going your way, practicing gratitude can help give you a different perspective.  Being grateful isn’t toxic positivity, where you ignore all of the “bad” in favor of wearing rose-tinted glasses. Gratitude can enhance your overall well-being in ways that you may not expect.  With the following gratitude exercises, you can learn to embrace the beautiful dichotomy of life. Want to know more about how you can incorporate them into your life? Chiji...

Crystal healing has been around for centuries. Some form of crystal healing exists in nearly every culture, and much of the information remains the same throughout. Each stone has its specific healing properties and is best for particular situations and goals. Having at least a little bit of knowledge about each of them is helpful to make informed decisions on which stone is suitable for what you need it to do. In this article, Chiji wanted to focus on a single crystal—tiger’s eye. What is the tiger’s eye healing properties? What situations can it help to manage? We’ll answer all...

If you’ve been feeling out of sorts or just not yourself lately, you’re not alone. Whether it’s because of something happening astrologically, the result of past trauma or bad experiences, or for reasons unknown, being unbalanced doesn’t feel great.  Instead of staying in bed all day with the covers over your head, learning how to rebalance your chakras can give you at least a little bit of your power back. Stick with us here at Chiji, as we give you all of the tools and tips you need to be able to ground yourself and realign your chakras.  A Quick...

The decision to have a baby may be one of the hardest decisions there is. For some, getting pregnant is just something that happens to them. For others, it takes work to get pregnant. While there is no replacement for medical care, especially when it comes to those having trouble with fertility, there’s absolutely no shame in wanting to seek help in other places as well.  At Chiji, we specialize in ways that people can attract the things toward them that they are seeking (and repel the things that mean them harm). If you’re looking for alternate ways to give...

It seems at times that we’re further and further away from our ancestors and how they did things. We get so stuck in the modern world, with all its trappings and technology, that even thinking about how simple things used to be can fill you with both nostalgia and existential dread.  But there’s a certain beauty in being able to hold onto our roots and all the connectedness with the universe that comes with that.  One of the best ways to do that is to pay more attention to the basics, and candles are a great place to start. Do...

Whether you are experiencing bad vibes currently or you are just looking for a way to protect yourself in the future, you’ve come to the right place. Energy is found everywhere in many different forms.  However, that energy can vary depending on who you’re around, how you’re feeling, or even the pattern of the planets and stars in the sky. Learning about how to find protection from evil eyes is one of the best acts of self-care.   While it may seem strange, especially if everything seems to be going well, having the tools before something happens is no different from...

When it comes to choosing a stone, there are plenty of things for you to take into consideration. What do you need it for? What are your goals? How are you feeling? Picking a stone that aligns with you and one that just feels “right” is the ultimate way to help take a little bit more control of your destiny.  To help you make the best choice, the crew at Chiji wants to dig deep into one specific stone in this article… black obsidian. What are the black obsidian healing properties, and how can you use them to support your...

Exploring the labradorite benefits as they apply to your life and your needs is an exciting journey. Each stone is special in its own unique way, and each holds a power that you will likely need at some point in your life. Learning more about the specific uses of any stone means that you’ll be more quickly able to decide which one you need should any emergencies pop up.  Chiji has built an entire company around the power of crystals, and labradorite is no different. What are its benefits, and does it have any healing properties? Let’s learn more! Labradorite...

Sodalite is one of the most interesting and potentially powerful stones that you likely haven’t heard of or used before. Not only is it stunningly colored, but the diverse sodalite benefits are excellent for anyone… whether you’re new to using stones or have been enjoying their advantages for years.  Chiji believes very strongly that each of us has our own unique destiny and path to walk on, and having as much knowledge about the ways available to help us along can help us find it with far less frustration.  Sodalite Basics Right from the beginning, it’s obvious how beautiful sodalite...