05Nov13 - NameCards!

Last year I started collecting crystals and learning about feng shui and positive energy, purely out of interest and self improvement.
And in the beginning of this year, one of my friends suggested I should share my passion and knowledge with those of similar interests too.
So I started this blog in Jan 2013 and it has been 11 months and I have met many nice people whom I treat as friends, not just clients.

Although there were so mishaps happened recently, like my job retrenchment. It gave a
proper closure to things that were unhealthy to myself and as they always say,
'When one door closes and the other opens' Sometimes holding on to something just because it seems so contented and safe doesn't mean it is the best for you.

Today I am very proud to share with everyone my namecard and blog, and I hope everyone is  happy and find what is truly meaningful! 

Just keep on moving and life will find its way out!

Cheers
Alan

01Nov13 - Himalayan Sea Salt

Himalayan sea salt

A form of rock salt, It is mined in the Khewra Salt Mines, the second largest salt mine in the world, located in Khewra, Jhelum District, Punjab, Pakistan, about 300 km from the Himalayas, about 160 kilometres from Islamabad, and 260 kilometres from Lahore, and in the foothills of the Salt Range. The salt sometimes comes out in a reddish or pink color, with some crystals having an off-white to transparent color.

    Sea Salt lamps in various shapes and sizes

   Its also often used in cooking for the extra nice flavor. 

Health Benefits when consumed
-Sharpens vital brain functions, improves mental clarity
-Anti-aging; rids the body of acidic wastes that cause degeneration
-Peaceful, relaxed quality of energy, better moods, positive thoughts
-Ease cramps, constipation, digestive disorders
-Regulates and purifies critical body fluid levels
-Purifying, detoxifying to the blood
-Essential minerals replenishes vital electrolytes
-Nutrients are absorbed more efficiently by the body.
-Foods cooked with Himalayan Salt taste better, and their nutrients are absorbed better by the body.

-It's also good for your pet.

Salt Lamp Benefits

-Emissions of negative ions by continuous interplay of water attraction and evaporation.

-Neutralize and improve air quality.

-Increase alertness.

-Helpful in overcoming stress and increase concentration.

-Reduce susceptibility to colds and flus

-Reduces the number of air borne bacteria indoors

Where to use Salt Lamp

- In the house, bedroom, living room or hall way to the keep the air fresh, and to create a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere.

-Office, to reduce stress and neutralize unhealthy emissions from electrical equipments.

-Fengshui, in Feng-shui, its suggested to put the lamp at the wealth corner as salt represents money in the past and it will emits good energy vibes too.

*The nutrition value and benefits have not been scientifically tested and not a form of alternative medication.   

31Oct13 - Jade Bracelets Restocked!

Our best selling item, Jade bracelet is back! Restocked a few from our dear supplier
so we like to share them with our readers! :)

Read more about Jade here and about the bracelet here.

Cheers!

29Oct13 - Quartz Healing - Smoky and Clear Quartz

Clear Quartz is a master healer crystal, and is used in many forms of meditation and healing.
It helps stimulate the immune and circulatory systems, enhancing energy flow and bringing the body into balance. It is said also to help improve metabolism, exhaustion and weight loss.

Smoky Quartz is a grounding stone that transmutes negative energies and facilitates your ability to get things done in the practical world.Smokey Quartz helps adsorbs the negative energy from your  body and relieves depression.

    Left hand holding clear quartz while right holding smoky quartz

This healing/meditation method allows the clear quartz to stimulates your body
and mind with good energy and expel bad ones with the smoky quartz.

You can do this while lying down or seated, and holding each crystal in your hands.

Preferably in a quiet place without sound of TV or hand-phones .

Try to imagine in your mind a bright ray of light, like a sunny window while slower your breath.

Next, think back of three good things that had happened today that you are grateful for.
(if you doing this at the end of the day, before you go to sleep.)

And your mind and body will be much relaxed and you will get a better sleep!

Usually it just takes about 5-10 minutes a day and it helps our mind and body to be more attuned to the surrounding.

Whether you are feeling lost or depression, unhappy over certain situation, or just a normal folks with your daily chores. I recommend trying this meditation every night before you sleep, even without the crystals, the meditation itself will help ease the tension of your mind and body.

It is available here on our online store

26Oct13 - Recharge

Crystals, like us people, need to take a break once in a while.
If you have been wearing your crystals for a long time, you should let them rest
on a clear quartz cluster or chips, or inside a geode.

Let them refresh and recharge, and be ready to let you radiate again!

We should also learn to take a break once in a while, relaxing and recharging
both our minds and bodies. Hope everyone will spend the weekend enjoying themselves!

20Oct13 - GuanYin Renunciation Day

This Wed, 23rd Oct is GuanYin Renunciation Day, the day he renounced and become a monk.

( Xuan Zang,玄奘, the Tang pilgrim monk who sought Guan Yin’s protection and help as he journeyed to India, had proposed Guan Zi Zai, 观自在, as the correct Chinese translation of Guan Yin’s name.

However, it seems like Guan Shi Yin, 观世音, hearer of all sufferings, was a more popular version. When the second Tang Emperor Li Shi Min, 李世民, ascended the throne, Guan Shi Yin was “renamed” as Guan Yin due to the Chinese custom of avoiding characters similar to an Emperor’s name; Shi , 世, in this case.

By the Song dynasty, Guan Yin evolved into a female bodhisattva in white robes that we see today. The male Guan Yin continues to be depicted albeit less frequently. The bodhisattva’s gender is unproblematic to devotees as Guan Yin will manifest in any form to reach out or to help suffering beings.)   

Many devotees turn vegetarian for at least a day as an act of devotion and compassion.

Some of the temples in Singapore

13Oct13- Bask those Quartz

With the occasional showers these few days, this weekend looks like a pretty
good weather to get your quartz out and get them energized under the sun!

Basking your quartz with sunlight helps cleanse and recharge its natural energy.
Although it is advised only to bask clear quartz as other crystals as such citrine and amethyst, will fade and might crack under the hot afternoon sun.

While it is good for quartz to get some sunlight basking, it is good and important for
us to have some too!

Sunlight provides vitamin-D that is essential for the skin and bones and even help
improve depression as it increases the natural antidepressant in our brain.

One important point to note is applying sun-block and sun-screen. This helps block out

the harmful UVs while allowing you to enjoy the sun. Morning sun is more beneficial too compared to afternoon's. 

So time to pick up your frisbee or picnic basket and have some fun under the sun!

Have a great weekend!