THE GIFT OF THE SPIRIT
“IT’S BETTER TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE”
This quote is attributed to so many sources from The Bible to Mark Twain and several in between. We can argue it’s better to give of ourselves than it is to give loot – so to speak. But, it is that time of year when the exchanging of gifts is part of the process of celebrating.
On my other blog I do a lot of gift ideas. This year it was fun for me to search around for gifts of the spirit. Gifts that make us a little more centered, keep us in our spiritual path and help us stay serene and centered.
Which doesn’t mean if you can afford it and want to do it, sticking a bow on a new car is not a grand idea, but few can, and it is the thought that counts. But if the thought is one that involves our gratitude and trusty ways, so much the better.
In light of that here are a few ideas for whatever holiday you might celebrate.
The only thing better is a laughing Buddha. This one from the gift store at the Metropolitan Museum in NY.
I love to ring bells to wake up the higher powers. A friend of ours gave Paul a lovely bell last week. I love this Tibetan Gong from HayNeedle.
How about sending wafts of aromatic soothing oils through your house for that I live in a spa affect?
Then you need to include some lovely scents with it. Lavender is one of my favorites.
I’m wearing my Good Vibrations. T- shirt from Bloomingdales.
My big promise to myself in the new year is that I will mediate each morning. I will need a boost, some mediation tapes from audible are a great gift. And Pema Chodron is the best.
I am a candle freak. There is something magical and spiritual about the light of a burning candle. I think this one is unusual and $30.00.
You can always declare your gratitude and trust with one of our double sided pendants made for us by Marla Aaron. If you order fast it can be there by XMAS.
I don’t care who you are you can use The Serenity Prayer. How about a box to always remind you of it.
Some kirtan music in the background always leads a peaceful mindset. Krishna Das is one of my favorites. Available on Amazon.
Tea is healing and soothing. Especially while you are listening to some Krishna Das. Tea pot from Food52.
Maybe add a book about the healing power of tea.
Add some tea, put it all in a basket. That is one nice gift.
You can always gift someone with Gratitude and Trust. And remember we will send you a signed bookplate where ever you are free of charge, signed by both of us.
Essential Oils from Piping Rock
Laughing Buddha – Metropolitan Museum
Healing Power of Tea – Barnes and Noble
Tracey Jackson is a screenwriter and blogger at traceyjacksononline.com. Her book Gratitude and Trust is now available.