Travel Journal: Barcelona. Rome. Berlin.

One of our amazing customers, Keili, took her KINGS&PRIESTS bracelets with her on a recent trip around Europe. Here are some of her pics that she sent our way! Thank you for sharing Keili! xo

Barcelona

Rome

Berlin

K+P Heart of Africa Bracelet

Heart of Africa bracelet pictured with Pelagia bracelet and designer's own.

KINGS&PRIESTS Heart of Africa Bracelet

In 2008 we traveled to Africa. It was one of those life changing trips.. moments. I never expected that our trip would have as much meaning for me as it did. The practice and awareness of the spiritual realm is so heavy in Africa that it feels almost like you are walking through a pool of spiritual activity. It is so thick and tangible. One couldn't help but become more aware and more open. Through this experience I learned that what you value and what you are aware of will grow. Because the people value spirituality and are aware of the spiritual realm, it becomes more real.

We were staying and visiting places where most of the locals who encountered us expected us to be humanitarian workers vs. tourists. I appreciated this exposure to their reality and considered their hospitality to be all the more incredible in the midst of extreme human conditions that made their existence so much more challenging then our own. Without a doubt, I left that trip with a heavy awareness of my own level of selfishness, lack of care for the planet through my consumer habits and overall ignorance of the human condition worldwide. Upon our return, I became passionately committed to resolving these issues within my own life and that continues to be a lifelong pursuit.

I have worn my own Heart of Africa bracelet for the past couple years as a reminder of the continent that I love and its people. Now this bracelet is available for purchase with 10% of all sales going toward charities that are dedicated to making a difference in Africa : Invisible Children and charity: water. I wanted to create an opportunity to give back to the place that has inspired so much personal growth. My hope is that you would join me in that effort.

xo Clare