Charmed life
It was great news to hear The Police reform after Sting’s disastrous lute-playing album. After seeing photos of the reunion tour, I couldn’t help but notice the nine-eye Dzi bead around his neck. Legend has it that Tibetans believe that the heaven’s eye charm provides protection, good fortune and prosperity. For whatever purpose, it brought Sting instant wealth and unexpected blessings — a typical rock-star way of setting the amulet trend.
Sometimes, we may feel unlucky in our so-called lives. Take a cue from Shirley Manson of Garbage. Because maybe we just need a “stroke of luck or a gift from God.” It would be great also to have lucky charms — not the four leaf clover or rabbit’s foot but the Charms and
Thanks to my friend Kinny Salas, I was able to go to Joy Lim’s main store in Sta. Mesa. She gave me a couple of bracelets that included the nine-eye Dzi bead just like what Sting wears, but only with the semi-precious citrine crystals for opportunities, prosperity and protection. After a few months of wearing it every day, in one event I got lucky and won a diamond necklace.
Another cool bracelet that I got was the sin lay in chuan or life-changing destiny bracelet with a jade carved symbol and clear quartz with embossed Buddha markings. It is a must-have if you want to change your destiny, rid yourself of negativity and bring what you have been dreaming of. Slowly, my dreams are coming true and I'm so grateful.
Oh, celebrities like Kris Aquino, Boy Abunda, Korina Sanchez, Francine Prieto, Ara Mina, Kim Chui, Rica Peralejo, Cristine Reyes, Roxanne Guino, Tintin Bersola, Gerard Anderson and even Mayor Lim are into Lim’s feng shui bracelets. So, what exactly is the fuss about?
“Literally, it translates to wind and water. Feng Shui is a classical Chinese practice that has been around for centuries,” says Joy Lim. “It is both a science and art, where practitioners learn to harmonize the forces of nature or essential energy known as ‘chi’ to promote better health, harmony and improve the quality of life.”
Lim also shares that by employing feng shui and combining it with the healing properties of semi-precious stones and crystals, she guarantees that each charm, amulet, bracelet or necklace is energized and blessed with positive energy for each customer.
Inspired by a life-long obsession with helping people to achieve better lives, Lim sells not only trinkets but also her very own line of Lucky Fragrances to enhance good luck and eliminate the bad. These feng shui scents (P500 each) are made with concentrated herbs and oils to attract fame, admiration and boost self-confidence. The fresh and energizing Lime dispels negativity and attracts opportunities. Sandalwood removes negative energy. Peony Extract is perfect for attracting love and good people in your life. Pomelo removes bad luck and Mandarin Orange attracts business opportunities and wealth.
Great to have Lady Luck on one’s side.
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