Our Ideals
Our goal is to offer products
which add genuine value to people's lives. Products with a positive benefit to
body, mind and spirit. To reach out to people around the world who understand
the progressive values of life and inspire them to strive for their highest
ideals. To offer our best to our customers in a spirit of service and to
maintain an exemplary level of integrity in all our dealings.
Our History
Pacific Spirit was born in 1984, the
culmination of many years of commitment to living a spiritual life dedicated to
simple living and high thinking. It grew as an extension of our personal
interests and a desire to serve, coupled with a need to sustain ourselves by
some means of "right livelihood". As our products began to sell we saw a need
being filled. We could provide quality products to a market unknown to most
retailers. The products we chose made a difference in peoples lives. Both in the
lives of those who labor to create the products as well as those who receive
them. As Pacific Spirit grew we saw a much larger opportunity to share with our
customers our concern for the planet, the environment and the future. And you,
our customers, have let us know how much that has meant.
Our
Commitment
We are committed to making a difference. Some of the
charities which we support and have, over the years, donated as much as 20% of
our profits include: Greenpeace, The Nature Conservancy, Rainforest Action
Network, Amnesty International, Friends of Old Growth, The Bhaktivedanta Book
Trust, Self Realization Fellowship, Habitat For Humanity, United Farm Workers,
The Himalayan Institute, The Prison Project, The Sierra Club and People for the
Ethical Treatment of Animals.
Our Vision
On our many
journeys around the world, what we've always enjoyed most are the people we've
met along the way. Knowing that, in a small way, we have touched hearts and made
a difference in each other's lives. That's why these pages are filled with
treasures, many of which are made completely by hand. By purchasing these
handicrafts, you are supporting the cultural survival of struggling indigenous
peoples. You are sending a message to the tiniest village saying, "your art is
of great value in this world". Together, we will make a difference and the world
will be a better place. So shop with a smile in your heart. And remember, no two
hand crafted items will be exactly alike. so if you see something you like,
order it today, it many not be here tomorrow!
Thanks for shopping with us!
The Mystic
Trader