Friday, April 25, 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.

The term 'New Age' refers to a movement that became especially popular since the Sixties and the hippie era. It borrows from different belief systems all around the world. People who embrace this way of life not only focus on the spiritual, though. They often see the universe as a holistic entity and believe in the healing powers of nature.

A store specializing in the esoteric will sell a variety of books that can help you find the answers you're looking for. There will be books about spirituality, self-help books and guides to different forms of alternative healing, for instance. You may even find DVDs on some subjects. Check out the music section too for CDs with wonderfully relaxing music or even ambient sounds like the calls of whales, to help you meditate and sleep better.

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.

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.

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'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 way of life should not only be reflected in what you wear but where you live. This is why you'll find art and home decorations too. Some may even help you to balance your energies and become spiritually centered. For instance, the prayer wheels, singing bowls and prayer flags of Tibetan Buddhism may aid meditation. Incense not only makes your home smell great but can have relaxing properties as well.




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