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Helena Lind’s Original MIZPAH Collection
is available online at :
www.giftavia.com
The Holy Scriptures tell us that Jacob and Laban had been endowed with the wisdom of mutual tolerance. They erected a monument as a symbol of their trust, and named it MIZPAH, meaning a covenant of goodness and hope.
In the course of the centuries, MIZPAH grew to become a universal expression of commitment and human values, reminding us that hope and affirmative feelings can help to overcome any obstacle, and to reach any positive goal.
With this in mind, the 18th and 19th centuries witnessed the creation of the popular MIZPAH amulets – first in Great Britain; then, in America, and all across the Anglophone world. Often, they would bear the famous quote of Jacob and Laban, from Chapter 31 of Genesis:
MIZPAH ~ “The Lord watch between me and thee, when we are absent from one another.”
Not only lovers – friends and relatives, too, would present each other with traditional MIZPAH jewelry, as mascots and protective charms, on the occasion of a trip, as a comfort in times of sorrow, or simply as a sign of confidence towards a beloved fellow human.
During the Victorian Age, these romantic gems were often decorated with twines of ivy – symbolizing deep affection, loyalty, and the ability to rise above even the most difficult of conditions.
MIZPAH - like ivy - is also an image of hope. This message, devoid of any ideological restraints, gives many people – all over the world – a sense of unity, serving as an emotional countermovement to the hardships of everyday life.
MIZPAH – the gentle Power of Hope – has inspired Helena Lind, as a result of personal experiences, to revive this exemplary human topic.
Helena’s contemplation of MIZPAH – The Feeling of MIZPAH – and the music of AVALON, lovingly emphasizing the Feeling of MIZPAH, unite with her MIZPAH Collection, to an unprecedented emotional oneness.
In our age of technical coldness; the world craves for the harmony and warmth of MIZPAH.
This symbolic power – many millennia old – introduces to life a wonderful feeling of trust. It is not without a reason that the MIZPAH inscription, engraved on Helena's collection, points upward.
At last, we can return to this magical tradition, as a gift for our own soul, and for the hearts of those who are dear to us.
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Tokens or charms of meaning have been a special
part of our lives. We remember, from history, that
oracles were visited so we could receive solace.
When we couldn't be at that spiritual place; we
carried an icon to give us hope, and hold as a
reminder that we can overcome all obstacles.
We are so blessed to live in a time where we can
learn of world events at a moment's notice, and
say "Hello" to a loved one who lives thousands
of miles away.
Yet, through this maze of technology;
we have lost sight of life's balance of work and
family values, and caring for our fellow man.
The Holy Scriptures tell us that Jacob and Laban
were given the wisdom to tolerate each other
peacefully. They built a monument, as a symbol
of their trust, and named it Mizpah.
The MIZPAH benediction turned into a much loved tradition of giving each other and the world a positive sign.
For many centuries MIZPAH "BODYGUARDS" - lucky charms
and protective amulets - enriched our ancestors lives.
Today, the beautiful tradition of wearing and giving MIZPAH
jewels is back for good thanks to Helena Lind.
Our personal "monuments" - our symbols of trust - can
be carried with us throughout the hectic day, passed
to the special people in our life and to the next generation.
The MIZPAH keepsakes do not stand alone. Helena
Lind beacon of compassion and inspiration, has written a treasure of a poem and song- "The Feeling of Mizpah."
Enjoy the MIZPAH album by AVALON and especially Helena Lind's unparalleled voice.
This CD is the perfect marriage of music
and message.
The MIZPAH Collection - a combination of music,
the written word, and a token of love - is a gift which
embraces all of our senses.
Experience The MIZPAH Phenomenon.
MIZPAH-a world of kindness in one word.
MIZPAH ~ The Best Gift Of Our Time.
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