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LOVE AND OTHER THINGS

LOVE AND OTHER THINGS

Today I am writing about Love.

Not the usual "Hollywood" style love but a love that is far more rare and elusive.

Love and jewellery seem to partner well - a lot like flowers and love. So, for that reason, I am delving briefly into the mysteries of love. And what could be more mysterious than the love of oneself. When I was growing up if someone asked me if I "love myself" it was seen as an insult - for to love oneself deemed you vain, conceited and self centred.  It was superficial and highly undesirable, so I grew up believing that it was the worst thing ever to love myself. 

Thankfully today when asked if you "love yourself" people now at least understand that the question is deeper than the skin. Do you love yourself? The words echoing into the silence as you consider the question. Do you love yourself? Many would answer flippantly "of course" but really, on a deep level they couldn't possibly when they place everyone else's needs before their own, when they forsake their health and wellbeing to keep up with social appearances.

SO, it is an interesting time to reflect on self-love as we near the craziness of Christmas. This Christmas gift yourself with what your body mind and spirit really crave and need - be it rest and peace, slowing down - or whether it be endless laughter and connecting deeply to those around you. Ask yourself honestly "what do you really need and want this Christmas?" and maybe you might just be surprised by the answer - but you have to slow down enough and be still enough to hear it.

PS: there is 20% off all "Ready to ship" items listed online until the 5th December.

Sending blessings and love to you all. Love Tonya