http://purelightcompany.dreamhosters.com/index.php/site/pure_blog en susanclemens@cox.net Copyright 2008 2008-07-28T06:15:00-06:00 http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/pure_light_shines_on_tv/ http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/pure_light_shines_on_tv/#When:05:15:00Z We were blessed to be invited to appear on OC Lifestyle this month! Here’s the video airing now. Cox Channel 3’s crew came in and captured an afternoon of candlemaking, ceremony and feast to give a glimpse of a day in the life of Pure Light. They also touched on our nature-inspired products and the bittersweet story behind Pure Light. The TV show features the best in OC fine dining, entertainment, shopping, spas and community events. We’re thankful the word continues to spread about our secret store/sanctuary in the canyon created to “let your creativity shine.” Share your thoughts about the segment. We’d love to hear what you think. 2008-07-28T05:15:00-06:00 http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/peace_love_and_light/ http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/peace_love_and_light/#When:22:16:01Z Turn on the news these days and you may think the world is getting anything but more peaceful—but take heart and take note. The Global Peace Index just announced the world is actually a more peaceful place than it was last year. The GPI study, endorsed by likes of the Dalai Lama and more, found peace on earth to be greatest in Iceland, Denmark, Norway, New Zealand and Japan. The US ranked 97 of 140 nations, but here’s the hope: Japan. Just 65 years ago it was seen as a war-mongerer and today it ranks fifth. Japan and the other best harmonious peacekeepers shared the importance of good relations with their neighbors, trust among its citizens and respect for human rights. So what can we learn from all of this? Is it as simple as getting along, respecting one another and trusting? Who knows, but it’s a good start. Iceland, the list leader, may shed a little light on it all too. It seems Icelandics are blessed with amazing, underwater, thermal spas and summers with daylight for 20 hours a day. So in addition to being a little kinder and gentler every day, maybe go get a massage, enjoy the sun this summer and light your world with enough candles to light the night’s sky. And let’s just see what happens. 2008-06-06T22:16:01-06:00 http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/circle_of_friends/ http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/circle_of_friends/#When:19:10:00Z Our 1-Year Anniversary event was a wonderful three days of celebration, friendship and support this past weekend. We just wanted to thank all of you who came out to honor our one-year mark, as well as the birthday of our son, Tyeson, who would have turned 28 on Friday. It was truly heartwarming to see old friends of Tye’s as well as those who never knew him, but support the spirit of creativity that guides Pure Light. Friday night we had Tye’s Hungry Punker video playing, enjoyed a BBQ feast he would have loved and revealed the new CD of his lost songs entitled, “Figuring Out My Life.” We’ll have the CD at the store so please come by and take a listen—all proceeds of the sale will go to a new foundation we have created called The Lhyric Foundation, designed to help artists take back their lives before addiction takes over. Saturday and Sunday were paired with more celebration, cake and lots of candlemaking. It was a bittersweet weekend filled with precious memories, old and new friends and the bright light of what lies ahead.  2008-05-19T19:10:00-06:00 http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/sparking_great_conversation/ http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/sparking_great_conversation/#When:14:45:00Z When’s the last time you had a really great conversation with someone? When you learned something new? When you listened to the last word before you uttered the next word? When a pot of tea was your only other form of entertainment? For many of us, the answer is far too long ago, because we get busy, we have obligations, errands … life. So the conversations we end up having are those at the water cooler, those in passing, those over cocktails—and dare we say, those about weather, only spoken to break the silence of nothing better to say. Well enough talking at, to, down and over, how about talking together? Openly? Freely? And about things that matter? Pure Light is bringing back conversation with a series of conversation gatherings designed to get people talking again and to embrace the unique thoughts of each us, learning with open minds and open hearts. Our first series is our Yoga-Inspired Conversations, every Wednesday at 10 am. We’ll begin with a session of yoga that will help center the mind and awaken the senses and help us be present for a 40-minute inspired conversation. Topics will range from “Women’s Work and Forming Spiritual Circles” to “Awakening into Nature” to “Creativity” and Inner Beauty.” (Visit our calendar for more details.) We’re also creating a Pure Light Book Club to discuss some of today’s best-selling reads, such as Eckhart Tolle’s, “A New Earth” that is currently being chatted about on Oprah and around the world. Now, back to that first question, “When’s the last time you had a really great conversation?” We’d love to hear from you. Please add your comment below. “Whenever I talk with someone, I learn from him. I take from him more than I give him.” —Mahatma Gandhi 2008-04-21T14:45:00-06:00 http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/calling_all_goddesses/ http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/calling_all_goddesses/#When:19:27:00Z Behold, our Goddess Candles are finally back in stock at Pure Light! These exquisite, sculpted candles were one of the first items we chose to offer at our store because of their natural beauty and the symbolic imagery of women gathered together. At Pure Light, we believe every woman is a goddess with a unique power to create, nurture and transform. We each have an extraordinary beauty and charm, regardless of what we’re wearing, what we do, how much we weigh or how many “expression lines” are on our face. Celebrate your inner goddess with one of these hand-poured wonders with burn times up to 300 hours—that’s about an hour of illumination every day of the year. A perfect daily ritual to remind you of your almighty gifts. You go, girl. 2008-04-09T19:27:00-06:00 http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/matters_of_the_heart/ http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/matters_of_the_heart/#When:19:42:01Z Have you ever known someone who holds all their emotions inside—they’re always strong, they’re always okay, they’re always a rock? But in truth, they have trials like all of us, they just don’t know how to express themselves, or they may be afraid to expose their weaknesses and their vulnerabilities. At Pure Light, we invite you to wear your heart on your sleeve...to be open to sharing, open to emotions and open to truth and healing. We bring this up because you may have read the Story of Pure Light, if not, we invite you to read it now. It’s the story of a young, creative soul named Tyeson, full of life and unbridled energy who died before his dreams came true. Pure Light was created in memory and honor of Tyeson. Please don’t be afraid to ask about him and our beginnings. His memories bring us great joy and we hope sharing our story can help others see the light of brighter tomorrows. Tyeson embraced life and the philosophy of living every day to the fullest. We invite you to do the same, and wear your heart on your sleeve so that you can let others in and so that they can help you through the darker times, as well as celebrate the joys that lie ahead. 2008-04-07T19:42:01-06:00 http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/tea_time_mark_your_calendars/ http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/tea_time_mark_your_calendars/#When:19:56:00Z We invite you to our tea party April 18th, when we will host Diana Spears, a well-known clairvoyant and healer, who will share her unique gifts in a very rare public event. Diana, a former health journalist in London who has been featured internationally on radio, TV and in print, will hold a special tea leaf reading for our friends of Pure Light. It promises to be a fun, healthful and creative night of insights and understandings. Also on hand will be a palm reader and we’ll discuss candles and their meditative benefits, and much more. Open your minds and your hearts and drink in a unique Girls Night Out. The cost is $65 and includes a 15-minute reading, a 15-minute seated massage, candlemaking and refreshments. RSVP today, as seating is limited. 2008-04-06T19:56:00-06:00 http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/still_un_lightened/ http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/still_un_lightened/#When:15:48:00Z We’re a candle studio, so we see people leave with new candles every day. But what we don’t see is what happens to our fire friends after they leave. Are they lit and luminated for the senses to see, smell and enjoy, or are they saved, preserved, kept structured for that perfect occasion a month from now, a year from now, ten years later? We all probably have one favorite candle that’s been there for years, untouched, uncelebrated, unable to burn bright. But why? Why is that lavendar pillar of tranquility or grapefruit votive of invigoration still sitting there? Won’t we get more tranquility and invigoration by lighting it? By watching it cast its spell of peace and beauty? Say it out loud, “I’m gonna go light my candle today.” Then go get your fire stick and light it up. Chances are, afterward, you’ll probably say, “I should have done that years ago.” Many things in life are that way. If we only lived more in the moment and less for what lies ahead, what lies ahead would probably be a lot more interesting. 2008-04-03T15:48:00-06:00 http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/new_beginnings/ http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/new_beginnings/#When:23:19:00Z Our very first blog! How exciting and how full of unknowns. It feels kind of like when you throw a party and you never know exactly who is going to show up. Will it be your old trusted friends who you know and you love? Or will it be someone new, who was a friend of a friend who just happened to come along? Old best friends and new great friends—both are a blessing and both are whom we hope will come to this celebration of life, of awakenings, of new beginnings. We look forward to the journey ahead and invite you to share ... because you’re among friends. 2008-04-02T23:19:00-06:00