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Reviews
Heart Stones
Abrams, $9.95
I have collected heart stones for years, reflecting not only my fascination for stones but also for these unique symbols of our universal feelings of love, strength, passion and imagination. One of my favorite heart stones comes from the red rocks of Sedona, a burnt-orange roughly hewn stone spun forth from the powers of Mother Earth. When I discovered the adorable book, Heart Stones, by Josie Iselin, I knew I had found a kindred spirit.
Iselin writes, “Heart Stones, after all, are not rare or precious in the typical sense–a good scour of a beach with any stones will usually turn up one or two. But heart stones, lifted from their obscurity, with their cracks and blemishes, lopsided and imperfect, are simply the best. Two or more together are a family; they are shared in love, they are the support we give and get from each other.”
This book reflects the simple treasures found in nature. It reminds us of what is important in our lives, making it the perfect gift for a lover or a friend.
For more information on Heart Stones, www.abramsbooks.com – SLM
Inner Reflections Engagement Calendar
$13.96 – Self Realization Fellowship
“The entire physical creation, so awe inspiring to human mentality...provides only tantalizing hints to the underlying wonders of being.” – Paramahansa Yogananda
I know that the one gift I can give every holiday season that seems to reach out to almost everyone I know is the beautiful desk calendar by Self Realization Fellowship called the Inner Reflections Engagement Calendar.
Each week is matched with an amazing array of images ranging from underwater ocean scenes, to gorgeous mountain vistas, to animals in their natural settings. These jewels of nature are paired with inspirational quotes from Paramahansa Yogananda, the beloved author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi.
I know I’ve kept a few pages from former calendars as reminders of the divinity within all of us long after I have retired my calendar. Standing out from the crowd of inspirational desk calendars, the award-winning Inner Reflections offers an irresistible array of truly stunning nature photography. Inner Reflections becomes a delight for the soul as well as the eyes. These calendars tend to go quickly, so if you want one for yourself or for a loved one, please don’t hesitate to purchase them today because they sell out every year.
For a refreshing break in your daily activities, visit the Inner Reflections photo gallery at www.ircalendar.org and immerse yourself in a sampling of these wonderful images, accompanied by soothing music.– SLM