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jeudi 15 mai 2014

Embrace A New Consciousness With The Help Of A New Age Store

By Essie Osborn


Since the beginning of time, people have been looking for ways to make sense of life's uncertainties. These days many people reject the doctrines of the Christian, Jewish and Muslim religions and instead are looking towards the East or to ancient belief systems for answers. If you're looking for an alternative way to view life, let your local New Age store point you in the right direction.

New Age philosophy is based on elements from different belief systems, especially Eastern religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. However, it also borrows from Native American, shamanic and pagan systems. The movement became more popular in the Twentieth Century but saw an explosion of popularity during the hippie age of the Sixties.

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.

There is usually also a section or shelves displaying a range of colorful crystals. While these are pretty, their function is not aesthetic. Certain crystals have healing properties and are used to balance energies. For instance, you can use quartz crystals to get rid of negative energy.

Many adherents to New Age beliefs shun modern Western medicine and instead opt for traditional healing practices. They use herbal tinctures, flower essences and essential oils instead of modern drugs, for instance. The staff at the store will also be able to tell you where to find practitioners of therapies like Reiki, color therapy or reflexology.

Divination is common in the New Age way of life but it isn't always used to forecast the future. Instead, it tries to show you possible outcomes so that you can make more informed decisions. One of the most popular forms of divination is the Tarot and your store should have a good selection of decks to choose from. You might also find I Ching coins or rune stones, from Chinese and Germanic or Norse traditions respectively.

If you'd like to look the part, have a peek at the clothing section. The pieces you'll find here are often handmade and unique and may be adorned with esoteric or spiritual symbols. The same goes for the jewelry. However, the jewelry is often functional too. Pendants or bracelets made of crystals will help balance your chakra energies while amulets may offer protection or help attract good luck.

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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