An ancient symbol that relates to the concept of wholeness, labyrinths have been used for generations as a tool for prayer and meditation. While there are many modern versions of the labyrinth design, the most common are the Medieval Labyrinth and the seven circuit Cretan labyrinth. Metaphorically, a labyrinth is used to represent life's journey. By walking the path of the labyrinth it's believed we uncover our deepest self and have a better understanding of our place in the world.

Rose fossils have been found in America which date as far back as 30 million years ago. The Romans, Greeks and Persians discovered the many healing properties of roses and used these for all types of medicinal purposes. In Chinese medicine, the flowers are used as a qi, otherwise known as an energy stimulant, to treat liver issues, digestive concerns and heavy menstruation. The Native Americans also believed in the healing properties of roses and treated a variety of conditions with the petals, roots, rose hips and leaves, such as colds and fevers, diarrhoea and influenza.

Being surrounded by noise, concrete and pollution is something that many of us experience on a day-to-day basis living and working in an urban environment. But this is not healthy for our body or our mind and over time can have a profound negative impact on overall health and well-being.

Living green walls. You may have heard of them and thought they were no more than the latest design fad. However in truth, the concept dates back to the 1930’s and they are science fiction made fact!

No longer just of interest to architectural companies trying to win design awards, they are gaining attention from businesses of all sizes looking to improve their green credentials. This ultimate guide will introduce you to these beautiful structures of greenery by answering the most common questions we hear asked.

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'The Way of The Rose is a pathway to consciously heal and transform all that inhibits your ability to fully embody beauty, truth and love in every step of your journey through life...and to then live and manifest from that vibration...For when you align that which is above with that which is below and bring balance to left and right, yin and yang the Rose of the Heart fully blooms... you enter a unified field of presence in which all things are possible... and create heaven on earth...'

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