We call him our crystal meister! Gary Lupton has worked for Crystal Life longer than any other sales
associate, ten years. Always happy to help our customers match their needs to the right stone, Gary has worn many hats during his tenure at Crystal Life, including blog author and instructor of our former Saturday morning classes and workshops.
Formerly a Baptist minister, Gary is also a Shaman. Gary has a wealth of knowledge in many different areas that make him a very valuable member of staff.
How old were you when you began to have an interest in becoming a Medicine Man?
The late 1990’s – and I just do what I do, I don’t label myself as “Shaman.” You give of yourself and if that feels like Shamanic energy to someone, then that’s what it is.
Gary, you’ve recently successfully battled cancer, were there any rituals, crystals, mantras that helped you during your illness?
Smokey Quartz
I used smokey quartz bracelets after radiation, and slept with rose quartz, selenite, mystic merlinite, and shungite.
You’ve worked for Atala for a number of years, what are some of the changes that are most notable for you, from your early days to present.
I’ve worked for Atala for ten years. It’s been consistent in how we present the stones, in an honest and humble way. Since 2012, there seems to be a lot more awakened people, as well as an increased interest in the stones and what they do.
What’s your favorite crystal and why?
Depends on the day…kyanite, quartz, selenite, etc. I respect them all and they, in turn, work with me.
You get asked a lot of questions by our guests when shopping for stones, what is your favorite piece of advice that you offer?
Respect the stones.
What’s your favorite word?
Getoverit.
Runes
What’s your least favorite word?
The blank rune, ’cause it’s always showing up.
What’s your favorite sound?
The inner drum or heart beat.
Hi Gary my stones have been disappearing lately and only one appeared again ,I put it in salt on private upstairs porch in the morning it was gone,various stones blkg tourmaline ,quartz point ,flourite. What’s your experience on this sir. Thx davey samson
Hi Davey,
I’m forwarding your message to Gary and when I have a response, I’ll post it here for you.
Thank you for your question!
Tracy
Gary says:
1) Stones often disappear and then return at some point.
2) However, if you are putting them outside the squirrels maybe taking them. They are capable of doing that.
3) Try covering them with a screen or mesh. You can also just set them in a window, they don’t have to be outside.
Hello. My father has begun chemo treatments to shrink a pancreatic tumor that is resting against an artery. Should the tumor shrink enough, we are hopeful he will be a candidate for surgery to have the tumor removed. Can you please provide me with direction about which stone(s) may be helpful for my father to carry on his person during treatments? I plan to visit your store this weekend to make the purchases. Thank you for your time and help.
Hi Sandra,
We suggest rose quartz during the treatment, smokey quartz immediately after (carry or wear it after the treatment), and aventurine is good for healthy new growth. If you wish to speak to Gary, he works on Saturday at the store. Best wishes to your dad for a positive outcome.
Tracy
Thank you very much; I appreciate your response.