Amethyst is a meditative and calming stone which works on the emotional, spiritual, and physical planes to restore calm, balance, patience, and peace. Amethyst was once used by the Ancient Greeks as a drinking gourd because it was believed to promote sobriety. It remains a useful tool for clarity of mind and identifying and releasing negative patterns or behaviors. Amethyst contains soothing energies that promote peacefulness and contentment and are ideal for achieving a meditative state. Its gentle aura can also assist in healing from grief or personal loss.