Leaves on Bridge, Shaker Lakes, Cleveland Ohio. ©2009 Michelle Gilbert.
Declaration of Freedom
Whatever may seem to bind or limit you,
Declare yourself free from it now.
There is nothing in the outer world,
No person, no condition, no circumstance
That can take away the freedom
Which is yours in spirit.
Instead of wishing that you were free
To live your life differently,
Accept the truth that right now
You are free.
Free to change your thinking,
Free to change your outlook on life,
Free to be all that you long to be…- Swami Satyananda Saraswati
I wanted to share the above with you (I’ve abridged it slightly). This inspired and affected me deeply when I received it in my inbox today (thank you North American Gurukul). Here we are on the crest of not only a new year, but also a new decade. As we both reflect back on 2009 and look forward to 2010, let’s also remember and enjoy the opportunity, power, and beauty of right now. After all, “right now” creates both our future and, ultimately, our past.
The coming year will bring some changes to the Sarva product line as well as what I’ll be writing about here, and I’ll fill you in soon. But… let’s stick to right now! I simply want to wish you a happy and safe New Year celebration as well as peace, happiness, and prosperity in 2010.
Happy New Year!
Winter is the time for comfort, for
good food and warmth, for the touch
of a friendly hand and for a talk beside
the fire: it is the time for home.
Edith Sitwell
Thank you for your patronage! We’re taking a little break starting today, December 24, and we’ll be back on Monday December 28. Any orders placed during our break will be processed on Monday the 28th.
Wishing you peace, joy, and love – and plenty of these to share – at this season and always.
Michelle Gilbert
Sarva Natural Artisan Soaps
Sarva's Holiday 2009 Series
Oh dear. I can’t believe I haven’t written a post in three months! Truth is, so much has been happening here at Sarva that I’m still catching my breath. Let me get you up to speed.
We’ve gotten some fabulous PR this holiday season. Check the news flash page for a full list. Highlights include:
- a simply beautiful article by Lori Deschene of Seeing Good, profiling me and some of the reasons I’m making soap for you
- a feature in Cool Cleveland (and can I say I’m completely stoked), which is Cleveland’s ultimate ezine/guide to what’s hot – my many, many thanks to Cleveland’s own Julie Cajigas of Inspired Freelancer for a great writeup
- an interview with Robert Stockham over at Great Lakes Green Pages, talking about sustainability, aromatherapy, and more
- and even the endorsement of a writer for the New York Times! (hint: look under the letter “S” in her alphabet of holiday gift ideas)
We’ve developed a line of holiday soaps that you’ve already been going crazy for.
We’ve created brand new Custom Gift Trios, and can I say that I think they’re simply gorgeous?
And… are you ready… we might sell out of soap this holiday season! Your repsonse has been absolutely unprecedented, and I want you to know how grateful I am. Every bar of soap takes a month to manufacture (yes, really!), so we simply can’t make any more this holiday season… get yours NOW! Before it’s too late!
Last day to order to ensure holiday delivery is Friday, December 18, 2009. Shop now at www.sarvasoap.com. We ship USPS Priority Mail, and we’re working late every night this week to make sure your gifts get to you as soon as humanly possible! And, for orders over $50, shipping’s on us.
And, if you’re on Facebook, I invite you to become a fan of Sarva Soaps on Facebook – quick updates and fun info are posted there almost daily for you to enjoy. I love interacting with my Facebook fans!
So, in case I disappear again into the workshop, let me take this opportunity to wish every one of you a wonderful holiday season full of serenity and joy, and a marvelous, prosperous 2010.
May we all be happy.
May we all be healthy.
May we all be free from suffering.
Wishing you peace!
