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Sunday, May 4, 2014

Let A New Age Store Show You The Way To A New Life

By Essie Osborn


In these uncertain times, many people are looking towards spirituality to help them make sense of the world. However, a growing number of people in the Western world are becoming dissatisfied with the religions they grew up with, such as Christianity, Islam and Judaism. They're instead taking elements of ancient religions such as Hinduism, pagan religions and the traditional belief systems of indigenous peoples or they look towards the East for inspiration. A New Age store can help you find the belief system and way of life that works for you.

The New Age movement focuses on a form of spirituality that borrows from East and West as well as traditional religions of, for instance, Native Americans and Africans. Devotees are often involved in the peace and environmental movements too. This is no wonder really, since the movement became especially popular during the Sixties and Seventies, when the Vietnam War was casting its shadow across the Western world.

To find out more about all the different aspects of New Age philosophy, you may want to read up on the subject. You may find esoteric books about Buddhism, meditation, the Kaballah, alternative healing such as acupuncture or crystal healing, as well as divination. Many stores specializing in the esoteric also sell DVDs and CDs, often with ambient music or even sounds from nature, such as whale songs or the sound of waterfalls and forests, to help you become calm and centered.

Because of the belief in the healing powers of crystals, you'll also find a variety of gems and stones. The right stones can balance your chakras. They can even be used to help treat certain ailments. Certain crystals such as quartz have many positive properties and will cleanse your home or office of bad energy too.

Alternative healing practices are an important part of the New Age way of life. You'll want to explore remedies like essential oils, tinctures and flower remedies for minor ailments, since these tend to have fewer side effects than pharmaceutical drugs. If you need the help of a professional, the shop may have a notice board or flyers with the contact details of people trained in practices such as reflexology, homeopathy, Reiki massage, color therapy or aura cleansing.

The movement embraces divination as a way to give you an idea of the possible outcomes of your decisions, so that you can make more informed choices. Your local specialist store will have different Tarot decks in stock, for instance. Learn with a traditional deck such as the Rider-Waite Tarot or choose a more contemporary theme that resonates with you. Alternatively, learn the ancient Chinese system of the I Ching or learn how to interpret stones with runes drawn on them.

If you like your clothing to reflect your belief system, your local store may even have garments that appeal to you. T-shirts that have been tie-dyed or hand-painted with fairies or esoteric symbols are especially popular. You'll also find a range of gorgeous jewelry with healing crystal pendants or protective amulets.

Your home should be an oasis of calm and peace where you can relax and meditate. To aid in this, you may want to invest in items inspired by the Tibetan branch of Buddhism, such as prayer flags, prayer wheels and singing bowls. Incense is a great investment too because it helps you to relax while making your home smell wonderful. Add a few candles and you'll be ready for a new, more centered you.




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