"I love and accept myself" - why is this affirmation from Louise L Hay one of the hardest things for many of us to say? I started saying it to myself a few years ago, even though I didn't believe it or even share its sentiment, so I knew that in itself was not right. The first time I said it, I felt really stupid, then angry, then I started rolling my eyes, and I wondered why I was reacting this way. I turned and looked at myself in the mirror, and said, "Terri, this is something wrong with this picture" and I made a conscious effort to smile at myself in the mirror, then I rolled my eyes, and starting laughing. And as I was laughing, I saw my inner child, and the fear and loathing had temporarily passed. As I saw that vulnerable, hurt, sweet human being stood looking back at me from the mirror, I said, "Terri, I love and accept myself", and then burst into tears. It was amazing! Now I say it every day, my heart has opened, and a LOAD of things have been healed. Blessings and deepest gratitude to the Universe, my guides, Angels and Hay House authors <3 May your day be Blessed - Terri x

We enjoy bringing a bit of excitement to our website, and we are constantly trying to think of ways to make your shopping experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. So we have devised the Treat Yourself Thursday page which provides a one-day opportunity for Subscribers to Tribes and Vibes to buy from a selection of Jewellery and Gifts that are discounted by at least 15% for the whole of Thursday - our time, UK, GMT.

So how does that work? First, you need to subscribe to our E-Newsletter, and then in the wee small hours of Thursday morning we send you an email with a discount code and a link to this week's Treat Yourself Thursday page, which you can use on those specific items. We will change the items and the discount amount each week. It's a bit like a Lottery, except that everyone is a winner!

Now, dont say we didn't warn you, but we have some amazingly wonderful new additions to the shop, and if you are easily enticed, then it's probably a good idea to turn away now. Just close this screen and walk away ... right now ... go on, before you even think about just a quick sneeky peek ... still here? good. We have added some Garnet Crystal Tumlestones and a Bracelet, an Angelite Crystal Tablet Palmstone, two new Welsh Dragon Pens, an OM Mani Padme Hum Black Agate Bracelet and many others that I dare not tell you about - you'll just have to go and have a look. We think you will like these because they are beautiful, they make meaningful gifts for yourself or your family, and the crystals bring healing. Each of the crystal items have their healing properties listed on each page, or if you want an overview of what crystals your Zodiac Sign responds to, please visit our What Zodiac Crystal Birthstone do I need page. I'm so glad you stayed - enjoy the good vibes from the crystals and for making someone's day with a special gift. And dont forget, we offer FREE UK delivery on every order, with no hidden extra charges at checkout. It's always FREE - just select the FREE Delivery button when you go through checkout. And if you place an order over £20, we will always send it by a secure trackable service. Have fun!

It's amazing how the Universe will give you all that you need .. it may not happen the way you thought it might, but it happens anyway. Often, our greatest "aha!" moments come during a time of convalescence, when we have time to sit and think about where we are in Life and what we are doing with it, and is it all that we thought it would be, and what shall we do about it?

Isn't it a shame that we can't make that sort of time for ourselves when we are well and in full health? We always feel like we should be "doing" something, or we are just going through the same tried and tested routine that we've gone through for the last X amount of months/years.

Before the days of TRIBES AND VIBES both of us worked in offices, with sales jobs - we both hired things out - with Terri it was event Halls, and I hired out Plant and Machinery - all of it was soooooo boring and just not what we were about, but it was all part of the "learning curve". We decided to make a break from London and our jobs and find something else to do. It was the best thing we ever did, and we've never looked back - it's so lovely to help people. We live in an area that is close to the coastline and not far from the woods and greenery, and it fills our hearts and souls in a way that the concrete and hubub of London never could.

Nowadays because we are involved most weekends with other activities that we run, we take a day or two out every month and do something else. So we tend to visit National Trust properties, or take a 2 hour drive down to the Dorset coast, or go pastels painting for the day, or something, but just different to what we normally do, and we do it while we have our health and are fit and able. It gives us some quiet time to reflect and re-consider our life purpose, or our game plan - what ever you would like to call it. We still work long hours on our website, to make up the days away, but it's all do-able, and it means that we are fresher on our working days. So if you are making a break into pastures new, I hope you will also find enormous fulfillment, and who knows where it will lead you. Our best advice is always be open to new opportunities.

If you need a bit of emotional back up to help you through your change, transformation and New Beginnings, try wearing either Clear Calcite, Diamond or Moonstone Jewellery or Crystals. With it's connection to the Moon, it reminds us that life also waxes and wanes and is ever changing. A Butterfly is also a symbol of New Beginnings due to it's majestic transformation from Caterpillar to Butterfly.

Peace, Light and Blessings, from us both x

DALMATIAN JASPER - Jasper crystals are known as the “supreme nurturer”, supporting you during times of stress, bringing tranquillity and wholeness, unifying all aspects of your life. It aligns the Chakras, balances Yin and Yang, and absorbs negative energy. It imparts determination to all pursuits, helping you to get to grips with the situation assertively and honestly, with clear & quick thinking. In addition, Dalmatian Jasper helps you to relax and have fun! It is also associated with removing disillusionment, helping you to see your strengths and weaknesses, and encouraging loyalty, therefore assisting with long-term relationships. It is associated with the Base chakra.

DALMATIAN JASPER is a Zodiac Birthstone for ARIES TAURUS & VIRGO