Crystals with a side of conspiracy theory: Washington's role in the spread of new age movements
The NEW AGE movement isn't just about crystals, suburban yoga studios, dubious medical cures and positive affirmations – though there’s plenty of all of that to be found on YouTube.
The concept of changing your mindset, accessing a higher spiritual power or vibration – and ushering in a utopia is a powerful and enduring promise that emerges again and again in America.
And the American New Age movement has deep ties to Washington State and the West.
Journalist Leah Sottile examined the history of several spiritualists and new age leaders – some may say cult leaders…
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