I manage Crystal Zones in Eden Prairie Center. I have always liked rocks. I was the kid whose eyes were glued to the ground looking for agates. I take great pleasure in helping someone find a stone that will be helpful to them. I have always been enthusiastic about helping people! You could say that is my driving passion. In one way or another I have been doing it my whole life. I have a background in psychology with an emphasis on counseling psychology. I feel blessed to participate in and witness someone moving through their healing process. There is so much that we can learn from each other. I love seeing how all of us are growing in learning more about ourselves. I love working in the store and feel blessed by the encounters I have!
Crystals have a special place in my heart but I enjoy all aspects of nature and can really appreciate a day with pretty clouds and a beautiful sunset. I like traveling someplace that is new and I love if it is by water. I look forward to exploring more of the beautiful spots in Eden Prairie. I just started working in Eden Prairie in July, and find the the people kind and helpful. People say how much they like they store and are genuinely interested in having it do well. To me that is just kind. There is a strong sense of community here.
If you are in Eden Prairie Center stop in to the store and see me. I would love to show you around and if you are interested I would be honored to share with the crystals that my intuition tells me would be helpful to you. I am thrilled to be nominated for the Faces of Eden Prairie and grateful to be working in an area that values community and connection.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family. Do you have any pets?
I come from a family with 6 kids. I didn’t have kids my self, but enjoy spending time with my great-nephews. I go to baseball games and t-ball games in the summer. I play some backyard soccer in the fall. In the winter we tend to do puzzles and play other inside games.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in Eden Prairie?
I started working in Eden Prairie in July 2022.
Q: What inspired you, or led you to your current career/endeavor? What do you love the most about what you do?
The energy of things has always spoken to me, so working with crystals is a natural step for me. I see crystals like a good self help book spending time with them can help someone connect more with themselves. I love seeing people that come into the store and by being around the crystals give themselves permission to experience themselves in a deeper way. It is amazing to witness the calm that falls over a lot of the people as they enter the store. There are lots of things to see, but even though they are are around you they invite you to go within you. I feel honored to get to experience these points of stillness with people in a world that can often get consumed by hurry and hustling.
Q: What are some of you favorite restaurants in Eden Prairie?
My favorite place to eat so far is Scheels. The food in their restaurant is consistently good, and the service is often great; cheerful, friendly and helpful!
Q: Who is someone interesting in our our community that you have met or inspires you?
I met someone who does biofeedback. She has this calm and collected energy that is wonderful to behold.
Q: What is you favorite season? Favorite holiday?
I love fall, the colors, the blue sky, and pumpkin pie! Jumping in piles of leaves and the dancing and magical journey of the leaves as they fall. I also like to the sound the leaves make as you walk through them and kick your feet! That turning point when the nights get cooler and the wind gets stronger has always made me feel like I am being washed and made new. My favorite holiday is Christmas. I love seeing all the homes lit up and thoroughly enjoy Christmas music. It is such a time of tradition and family. I also love to witness the joy and wonder that children experience with the season. It truly is such a joyful time. This year, working in retail I got to be part of someone finding a special gift for someone else. It brought home to me that it is a blessing to give and a blessing to receive.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go, and why?
I have always wanted to go to Australia. It is a place that calls to my soul. The energy there is in some way magical to me.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I would love to go to Australia and get my picture taken by the Sidney opera house. I would also love to see the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru.
Q: Who or what inspires you to be a better person?
I have this business partner who is so committed to helping people. She is outgoing and friendly and always goes the extra mile for someone while at the same time laughing and joking and in no way making it look hard.
Q: What is something unique or interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I play computer games to keep my brain moving and growing.
Q: What is your favorite movie or TV show?
I love A & E’s version of Pride and Prejudice. They did such an amazing job of showing the beauty and benefits that come from changing our approach. I enjoy period pieces in general but that is my favorite.
Q: What advice do you like to share with other people?
The most important thing you can do right now is do your emotional work. There is no faster way to outer peace than inner work.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years?
I would like to own and run my own metaphysical store and retreat center.
Q: If you could have lunch with someone alive or not, who would you choose, and why?
I love Wayne Dyer. His words and demeanor where a comfort to me in some really difficult times. I guess I’d like to say thank him and get to hear his words of wisdom one more time.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
The upper peninsula of Michigan. It has so many beautiful waterfalls. I love waterfalls they wash my soul and soothe my heart.
Q: What are your favorite hobbies or activities that you enjoy?
I like being in nature. Even just looking at it is something I enjoy. I like shopping so that I can share with people new things that I find that are helpful and/or cool!
Q: Are there any books that you are currently reading, or would recommend to a friend?
Is It Time To Make a Change Deanna Beissner
Q: If you could have a super power, what would it be?
To beam peace and love to heal war torn areas.
Q: What accomplishment are you the most proud of in your life?
Getting my master’s degree was an accomplishment that put me more firmly on my path of helping people and better understanding my self.
Q: Finally, what are 3 words or phrases that come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Peace, Love, place to BE.