Things happen in our lives for a reason, even if that reason is not clear to you right away.
When events appear to fit together perfectly in our lives it may seem at first that they are random occurrences, things that are the result of coincidence. These synchronous happenings, though, are much more than that, for, if we look at them more closely they can show us that the universe is listening to us and gently communicating with us. Learning to pay attention to and link the things that occur on a daily basis can be a way for us to become more attuned to the fact that most everything happens in our lives for a reason – even when that reason is not clear right away.
When we realize that things often go more smoothly than we can ever imagine, it allows us to take the time to reflect on the patterns in our lives. Even events that might not at first seem to be related to each other are indicators that the universe is working with, not against, us. This idea of synchronicity, then, means that we have to trust there is more to our lives than what we experience on a physical level. We need to be willing to look more closely at the bigger picture, accepting and having confidence in the fact that there is more to our experiences than immediately meets the eye. Being open to synchronicity also means that we have to understand that our lives are filled with both positive and negative events. Once we can recognize that one event is neither more desirable nor better than the other – they all have an overall purpose in our lives -- then we are truly ready to listen to the messages the universe gives us.
While we may not be able to see everything in our lives as being synchronous, we can certainly use hindsight to be more aware of how the universe guides us. This sense of wonder at the mysteries of the universe and the interconnectedness present in our lives will help us see our overall ways of being and will in turn make it easier to work more consciously towards our spiritual evolution.
How can we find lasting peace in an ever changing world? In this course, Isha Judd teaches powerful tools for expanding - and stabilizing - a permanent state of inner peace and fulfillment, that will accompany us wherever we go. In this course, you will learn the four "facets" that form the basis of Isha's teaching. Along with practice sessions and useful tips, the course also explores many of the illusory, fear based beliefs that impede us from living a life of joy and freedom in every moment. The tools that Isha shares in this course are a practical and extremely powerful way to reconnect with our true selves and move beyond the fears and judgements of the mind. When you have finished, you can continue using them in your life: you will find that the growth you experience through their practice is exponential and never runs out.
July 31, 2014 Manifestation Journals, Make a Better World Necklace & more! Gift of the Week
Manifestation Journals (Set of 3) - These three interactive books are a guide to help you through three steps to creating your ideal life and keep you on track with intentions and resolutions. It includes: Step 1: Gratitude – The Gratitude Book; Step 2: Visualization – As If; Step 3: Commitment – The Commitment Book: Helping You Keep Your Word to Yourself. The normal price for this is $27.95 but for this Deal of the Day we are offering it for $11.96 (save $15.99) (Price only available for 48 more hours) Manifestation Journals (Set of 3)
Make a Better World Necklace - This Words to Live By Pendant offers an inspirational message for your life. The 30" ball chain necklace features a reversible pewter circle pendant engraved with the words "Make a Better World" and "Women Helping Women," reminding us of what we can do to create a better world and bring about positive change. Lives are being changed for the women in East Africa with your purchase. Each necklace includes a removeable kenya blue porcelain pendant. The normal price for this is $29.95 but for this Deal of the Day we are offering it for $16.99 (save $12.96) (Price only available for 48 more hours) Make a Better World Necklace
Padma Attar Oil - Awakening - Padma Attar Oil has a fruity sweet fragrance that will fill your entire day with beauty, joy and happiness and will give a festive touch to ordinary moments throughout your day. Padma is the Sanskrit name of the sacred water lily, also known as the lotus flower. While its roots are under the mud and water, its remarkably beautiful blossom unfolds above the surface and represents the awakening of the soul to its spiritual, eternal nature. The most common use for attar oil is as perfume oil for the body but it can also be burned in an oil diffuser to create a pleasant aroma. The normal price for this is $21.95 but for this Deal of the Day we are offering it for $15.49 (save $6.46) (Price only available for 48 more hours) Padma Attar Oil - Awakening
A Course in Miracles: Embracing True Forgiveness [DVD] - Often, we look to blame others and practice a form of forgiveness that secretly allows us to continue to live our lives as victims. Discover how students and teachers in the A Course in Miracles community have been challenged to embrace True Forgiveness in their own lives by applying the lessons from A Course in Miracles to remember the truth of who they really are. The A Course in Miracles Awakening Series blends insights & personal stories from Ken Wapnick, Gary Renard and others in the ACIM community with messages directly from the Course, as read by AVAIYA founder, iKE ALLEN. The normal price for this is $19.95 but for this Deal of the Day we are offering it for $10.49 (save $9.46) (Price only available for 48 more hours) A Course in Miracles: Embracing True Forgiveness [DVD]
Ultimate Relaxation Album [CD] - As a popular composer and producer of relaxation music and guided meditations for many years, Llewellyn has created a relaxation trinity that offers the ultimate in freeing your mind and body from the tension and stress. The normal price for this is $12.95 but for this Deal of the Day we are offering it for $8.27 (save $4.68) (Price only available for 48 more hours) Ultimate Relaxation Album [CD]
Going on retreat can be a powerful way to process what is happening in your life.
Giving ourselves time to reflect and heal can be a powerful way to process the things that are happening in our lives, and one of the best approaches to do this is by going on a retreat. Going on a retreat means that we have set the intention to heal and learn more about our spirit, and doing this is a decision that we make for ourselves.
Since everyone sees and experiences the world differently, it is important to choose a type of retreat that works best for us. Even though a friend or loved one may recommend something, we have to trust our intuition and select a path that really connects with what our soul needs most at the time. The most essential thing is to be willing to respect our unique stage of development and to be patient with ourselves since any thoughts or issues that arise are simply part of the process of healing. Just remembering that a retreat is an intense period of time where serious soul searching takes place can help us allow whatever may happen to us to fully unfold. Going on retreat may sound like a vacation, but most retreat experiences ask you to look deep inside of yourself, and sometimes this can be uncomfortable or stir the pot of our soul.
Putting our trust in the retreat process will make space for the necessary work we have to do, making it easier for our hearts and minds to explore wholly the innermost reaches of our soul. By paying attention to these messages, we pave the way for greater healing and transformation, since spending time in contemplation at a retreat will give us the gift of insight and understanding that we can use in all aspects of our daily lives.
When the great Sufi mystic and poet Jalal-ud-Din Rumi died at sunset in Konya, southern Turkey, on December 17, 1273, he had composed over 3,500 odes, 2,000 quatrains, and a vast spiritual epic called the Mathnawai. Now with A Year of Rumi from acclaimed Rumi scholar Andrew Harvey, you will receive a hand-selected poem from this incredible visionary's life work every day for the next year (365 poems total.) Rumi is, not only the world's greatest mystical poet, but also an essential guide to the new planetary spiritual renaissance that is slowly emerging from the ruins of our civilization. He speaks to us from the depths of our own sacred identity, and what he says has the electric eloquence of our innermost truth. No other poet or philosopher has Rumi's almost frightening intimacy of address, and has conveyed the terror, rapture and wonder of awakening to Divine Love with such fearless and gorgeous courage, such humility and such unflinching clarity.
