Ancient Practices in the Modern World

It's a big world out there with a lot of history and places to explore so at Emporos we wanted to help you with the discovery. 

We have travelled the world and studied various belief systems and found four commonalities across the globe, 4 belief systems that resonated so much we couldn't help but create Emporos to bring them into a harmonious representation. 

These concepts are: Protection, Healing, Harmony and Soul. 

But what do they mean, and where do they come from? 

The first part is relatively easy... 

Protection: The art of setting boundaries, being present whilst aware of the past and future, to be grounded and whole. With the energy of protection we repel negative energies and dissolve conflicts and it is in the state of protection that we can heal, reconnect and hold space for others. Without protection we are lost in the tide of life without a ship or mooring, so with it, we find our island, we find our peace and it paves the way for the other philosophies...

Healing: To be at one with oneself and to embrace the wounds of the past so we heal and move forward. This is not to forget but to process, to understand to live with choices, steps and actions. Healing is a very broad term but ultimately we see it as a state of peace where you can face yourself and choose the next step, not in fear or in reaction, but with decision and conscious movement. When we are wounded we run or fight, to heal is to stand and to decide. To be healed is to welcome harmony.

Harmony: That singular breath that brings you back paired with the rapid rush of sprinting full pelt into nature, this is exhilaration paired consolidation, this is life taken into your hands. With harmony by your side you are not simply existing but your are living. There is a balance to everything and the philosophy of harmony helps us embrace that, to welcome the sunrise as much as the sunset, to soothe anxiety and stress and to find our place in the world whilst constantly pushing the boundaries of what that place is. This is exploration, this is contemplation, harmony is freedom through finding your balance and peace.

Soul: The journey ends where it begins, soul is who we are and who we are meant to become, it is who we were and who we desire to be. The essence of Soul connects us, to ourselves, to each other, to the world and to the universe. It is here that we find enlightenment, that we dance with our dreams and seek guidance. Feel the heartbeat of your soul paired with that of the world around you and embrace all of the philosophies that got you here. This is it, this is the elation and excitement, the freedom and that long awaited deep inhale and release. 

So, where did these philosophies come from? 

Primarily, our explorations delved into Ancient Egypt, the symbol of the Eye of Horus, our logo, is in fact the personification of these four philosophies. But it doesn't end there, they appear in Hindu, Buddhism and Native American beliefs. When you look at the cultures of the world, each will have an understanding of these four philosophies, just as they understand the power of the four elements, both being the foundation of Emporos.

And how do we use these ancient practices in the modern world? 

That completely depends on you. We have created the tools inspired by the philosophies, all you need to do is use them. Whether that is daily, weekly or whenever you desire, that will be down to you and your path and it will likely change. Energies, humans, the world... everything is adaptable and we have to keep up with the changes. 

A simple way would be to set up a space, hold your tools there and when you are drawn to do so stand in that space and work with what you are drawn to. 

There are more ways to perfect your craft and they will be discussed in further articles but for now, sit with the four philosophies, connect with them and see where they sit with you, ultimately you will know what it is you are needing at this time. 

Don't forget to check in with the element of the season and your birth element - understanding these can help you find your protection, healing, harmony and soul.