New Year Affirmations

End of the year is a pivotal point in which we can look at what has changed over the last 365 days, giving ourselves time to glance back and observe how much there is to reflect on. Whatever you reflect on there is one thing that is certain – there will be changes. Often starting with the changes that were out of our control but which we survived and learnt from.

“As you start to walk out on the way, the way appears” Rumi.

Then the achievements that have been made over the year, big and small.

We brought in a number of new lifestyle + wellness products together with six new fragrances designed as a paean to the enduring beauty of our Maldive Islands.

We officially launched our website.

We are delighted to be able to serve you at a second retail outlet in Male’ city, intended to open its doors in January.

While the events surrounding the global pandemic posed various challenges in many ways, it has also created far more in opportunities in which people are in so many ways appreciative of their own nature in a newfound way. On a subtler level, perhaps it means loving yourself for who you are today and forgiving yourself for your past. It means changing the story you tell yourself : “I am good enough”, “I love my body”, “I am a good person”.

One thing we can certainly trust is that as you start to walk out on the way, the way appears. Perhaps Rumi’s words might just be what you need as an affirmation in times of change and transition that requires courage and bravery.

As we prepare for another year of serving you , we would like you to know that we are immensely grateful for your continued support. On behalf of all of us here at Island Apothecary, we wish you well for the holiday season and send positivity for a prosperous New Year.