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.

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.

Many stores have areas that look like a geologist's paradise with the variety of crystals and rocks they display. Crystals are used to balance chakra energies and to assist in healing. They can even be used in the home to create positive energy. You may also find sets of stones that can be used for hot stone massages.

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'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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