The quiet over the past few weeks has been decision making time about the future of our family business, what we really want to do and where we're headed. Now that some of that is clearer in our heads, we can start sharing it here.
Beads will always be a part of our business, it's just up to you as to how large a portion of our business that it is. We are closing out all items that we can not personally certify as Clear Conscience. The transition to becoming "fully stocked" again will depend on how supportive our customer base is of this social consciousness.
Alongside these changes, we are opening both in our brick and mortar storefront and a new domain online, the Divine Market. Our goal there is to nourish the mind, body and spirit with healing natural products ranging from locally grown organic foods to herbs and oils to meditation tools etc.
When I asked myself a few weeks ago "where's the passion", this is where the energy arose when I allowed myself to explore all of our options for the future. As I say, the beads aren't going anywhere, we'll do whatever you want in beads, but we're going for the bigger picture. I've always loved the quote of Ghandi "Be the change you want to see in the world". That's what it feels like we're doing now, there's a lot more projects to go but it's gotta be about more than beads. I've never been a "straight business person" before the past five years and am finding myself sort of whipped and worn out by chasing my tail trying to compete with people I don't want to become.
For now, we'll simply start to share those things that are helping us to renew our minds, bodies, and spirit. Can you believe we're going to the Y almost everyday now? I never dreamt even my hands could be sore from yoga! I went to my first yoga class in 25 years week before last, walked in late and the teacher put my mat front and center of course! I didn't know how to respond when the young woman after class thanked me for not quitting! :) Now I've learned, I'm going the "gentle yoga" and "stretch yoga" sessions for the foreseeable future.
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