A change in perspective, behavior, or response can do so much more to help us move past issues left unresolved.
Repeated bouts of adversity are an unavoidable aspect of human existence. We battle against our inner struggles or outer world forces, and in many cases, we emerge on the opposite side of struggle stronger and better equipped to cope with the challenges yet to come. However, we can occasionally encounter trials that seem utterly hopeless. We strike at them with all of our creativity and perseverance, hoping desperately to bring about change, only to meet with the same results as always. Our first instinct in such situations is often to push harder against the seemingly immovable obstruction before us, assuming that this time we will be met with a different outcome. But staying power and stamina net us little when the same choices consistently garner the same results. A change in perspective, behavior, or response can do so much more to help us move past points where no amount of effort seems sufficient to overcome the difficulties before us.
Whether our intention is to change ourselves or some element of the world around us, we cannot simply wish for transformation or hope that our lives will be altered through circumstance. If our patterns of thought and behavior remain unchanged, our lives will continue to unfold much as they have previously. Patterns in which fruitless efforts prevail can be overcome with self examination and courage. It is our bravery that allows us to question the choices we have made thus far and to channel our effort into innovation. Asking questions and making small adjustments to your thought processes and behaviors will help you discover what works, so you can leave that which does not work behind you. To break free from those unconscious patterns that have long held sway over your actions and reactions, you will likely have to challenge your assumptions on a most basic level. You must accept once and for all that your beliefs with regard to cause and effect may no longer be in accorda! nce with your needs.
Stagnation is often a sign that great changes are on the horizon. Courting the change you wish to see in yourself and in the world around you is a matter of acknowledging that only change begets change. The results you so ardently want to realize are well within the realm of possibility, and you need only step away from the well-worn circular path to explore the untried paths that lie beyond it.
May 2, 2014 Meditation Yoga Prayer Shawls, Vibrational Therapy Bracelet Gift of the Week
Meditation Yoga Prayer Shawls - Have you ever wanted to wrap yourself up in holiness? These beautiful meditation shawls are decorated with the names of gods, goddesses and sacred mantras in the ancient Sanskrit language of present-day India. These large shawls are ideal to wear during moments of stillness, peace and spiritual tranquility. The normal price for each is $32.95 but for this Deal of the Day we are offering selected colors for $15.60 (save $17.35) (Price only available for 48 more hours) Meditation Yoga Prayer Shawls
Vibrational Therapy Bracelet Gift Set (set of 3) - Attract more joy, health, and stress relief in your life with the Vibrational Therapy bracelets. Wear one of these gemstone bracelets infused with high vibrational energies to help draw these qualities to you. The liquid crystal coating on each bracelet contains over forty plant oils and therapeutic tiny gem spheres, acting like an antenna to help us tune into and attract the specific energy of that bracelet into our lives. Wearing them makes it easier to hold a higher vibration, and can assist in transforming and healing negative energies and blockages in our bodies. Working like natural batteries, the coating sends out pulses of energy,! constantly recharging and clearing the bracelets and anything you place near them. Use in conjunction with your healthy lifestyle and positive affirmations. The normal price for this is $29.95 but for this Deal of the Day we are offering it for $15.81 (save $14.14) (Price only available for 48 more hours) Vibrational Therapy Bracelet Gift Set (set of 3)
Meditation Incense (Set of 3) - The Meditation Line of Incense includes 3 types of stick incense; Shrisha, Gati, and Shubha. Each type of Meditation Incense contains 10 sticks. The normal price for this is $11.95 but for this Deal of the Day we are offering it for $7.20 (save $4.75) (Price only available for 48 more hours) Meditation Incense (Set of 3)
Discover & Deepen Your Potential [4-DVD set] - With humor, wisdom, and compassion, renowned teacher and philosopher Dr. Jean Houston teaches you how to overcome life's obstacles to achieve your dreams. Join a live audience of ordinary individuals as you learn to engage life with renewed vigor and peel away the layers that block your full potential. This life-changing four-part series offers a rare opportunity to work with a leader in the field of human capacity to unearth your true path. With each segment — Engage, Expand, Become, Connect — you will more deeply understand both your place in the world and your power to achieve. The normal price for this is $44.95 but for this Deal of the Day we are offering it for $22.48 (save $22.47) (Price only available for 48 more hours) Discover & Deepen Your Potential [4-DVD set]
Circle of Compassion [CD] - Marina Raye plays soulful native flute melodies, joined by Chris Rosser on fingerstyle acoustic guitar. Marina has been called a sonic shaman because of her mastery of the native flute. Her belief that compassion is the heart of our personal and planetary healing fills this extraordinary music with powerful intention. Over sixty minutes of compelling and inspiring music that creates a perfect setting for peaceful introspection and the healing arts. The normal price for this is $16.00 but for this Deal of the Day we are offering it for $8.27 (save $7.73) (Price only available for 48 more hours) Circle of Compassion [CD]
Starting a group with like-minded people can help you feel grounded and connected to what matters in your life.
Human beings, by their very nature, love to gather. Yet as much as we crave community, the rigors of real life frequently interfere with our efforts to come together with like-minded individuals. For this reason, fellowship is crucial to humanity's well-being now more than ever. Most towns and cities play host to a variety of small groups that allow people to congregate purposefully, but that does not mean we should not consider founding our own. When people with similar interests, ideals, or aspirations come together as a group, a community is built that provides a new dimensionality to our earthly experiences.
The formation of a group is like an invitation welcoming all those desiring companionship and camaraderie into a circle of support. You may feel driven to found a group for women, healers, knitters, readers, writers, or political activists. Rules need only be a part of your communal experience if you find that level of organization appealing, and it matters little whether your group is large, goal-oriented, or structured. When you have a firm vision of the group you wish to bring into being, hang posters, reach out to acquaintances, and get in touch with similar groups to attract participants. Groups of like-minded individuals are to some extent inherently exclusionary, being that they serve as a supportive environment in which people who have something in common can gather. Yet such groups can also transcend the boundaries that might otherwise keep people apart, The group you create will likely attract people from many different ethnic, cultural, and spiritual backgrounds, ! and if you make these individuals feel equally welcome, your group will grow and thrive as a result.
Try to ward off any discouragement you feel when those intrigued by your group's purpose are not ready to contribute actively. They are likely waiting to see how it evolves and whether you are truly committed to serving as its heart and soul. If the group you have founded is a positive influence in the life of even a single individual, it is well worth it. Your intention to bring people together will be the seed that develops into a source of nurturance and community that stays true to its purpose long after its initial inception.
