Scrolling through YouTube the other day I came across a
talk that the Dali Lama gave where an audience member asked him about a
possible solution to the amount of anxiety in our society. The
Dali Lama did not hesitate and stated that Altruism is the answer –
giving to others without expecting anything in return. It’s
always a good idea to check in and think about our place in the world
(in our community, our family, etc); we are not the centre of it
all, we are merely players. When we get in our heads and think
that everything revolves around us, or that everything is against us,
or that life is too hard, we are not taking in the big
picture. It’s not simply that others have it harder (and you
shouldn’t feel so bad) it’s that we don’t feel fulfilled and without
feeling fulfilled we are floating around with no ground to stand on –
hence the anxiety. We all have the power to decide how we react to
life and although this is a very simplistic statement, decide to be
“okay”. Although it would be nice to get thanked for all we do, that is
just not reality. What we do in this life is a contribution, not a
gift. When we contribute to others and society around us, we are
in fact contributing to ourselves, filling up our pot of resilience and
calming our anxiety.
For my highlights this week I am focusing on the concept of our needs
as we navigate this world – love, strength, grounding, and safety. The Your
Love earrings are a tasteful talisman of your love
for the world and all it holds. The Karyn Chopik Strength,
Courage, Love pendant is self-explanatory and the Pyrrha
Grounding talisman reminds us to remain centered,
calm and balanced. Lastly, we have the Sophia
winter boot by NexGrip which
will help keep you safe while navigating our slippery streets this
winter.
If you're in town, we hope to see you for a visit at our Whistler
village store! We're open every day from 10 am - 7 pm and can help you
find the perfect gift for a loved one, or even for yourself! As
always, if you can't make it here in person you can still shop all
of our new arrivals, jewellery, handbags, winter boots, blankets,
gifts, sales, and more on our website! |
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