Why giving a spiritual gift changes everything
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Giving a spiritual gift means choosing an object that carries intention, a story, and depth. When it is a handcrafted Indigenous creation, this gesture also becomes an act of recognition towards a living culture, ancestral know-how, and the artist who perpetuates it.
Giving a spiritual gift
A conscious, respectful and meaningful gesture
Giving a spiritual gift: much more than just an object
A **spiritual gift** is not limited to its appearance. It is chosen for what it represents internally: energy, support, a symbolic presence.
This type of gift can accompany a person through:
- • a period of transformation
- • a need for calming
- • a quest for meaning
- • an important moment in his life
It becomes a landmark, an anchor, a benevolent reminder.
Understanding the scope of an Indigenous creation
Indigenous creations stem from age-old traditions where art, spirituality, and the relationship to the land are intimately linked. Each piece is generally designed with a specific intention, carefully chosen materials, and a deep respect for teachings passed down through generations.
Offering an Indigenous creation means:
- • supporting an artisan and their cultural practice
- • contribute to the continuity of ancestral knowledge
- • recognize the value of a culture that is still alive
It is not a matter of appropriation when the purchase is made respectfully, directly from indigenous artisans, and with a sincere desire to honor their work.
Is it appropriate to offer an Indigenous creation if one is not Indigenous?
Yes.
When an Indigenous artisan offers a creation through their shop or workshop, it's an invitation to cultural exchange. Buying and giving these works provides economic support, but also recognizes the artistic and spiritual value of these creations.
The intention behind the gesture is essential:
- • respect
- • opening
- • desire to offer a meaningful object
These values are central to many indigenous traditions.
The highly symbolic nature of spiritual objects
A spiritual object does not possess automatic power. Its strength comes primarily from the intention placed in it and the relationship that the person develops with the object.
For example :
- • A dreamcatcher can symbolize rest, protection, and inner peace
- • A medicine bag can represent a private space for storing meaningful personal items.
- • A symbolic necklace can act as a daily reminder of an intention or inner strength
These objects become companions on the journey.
What receiving a spiritual object can represent
Receiving a spiritual object can have a very personal resonance. Beyond the object itself, it is often the invisible message it carries that touches the heart the most. Each creation becomes a symbolic mirror of what the person is experiencing, what they are going through, or what they aspire to nurture within themselves.
Receive a dreamcatcher
For the person who receives a dreamcatcher, this can mean:
- • A desire for protection during sleep
- • An invitation to rest and tranquility
- • A reminder that she deserves a safe and gentle space
- • A comforting presence during her nights
Symbolically, it's like offering an energetic cocoon, a space where the mind can settle and regenerate.
Receive a medical bag
Receiving a medical bag can represent:
- • A recognition of her inner strength
- • An encouragement to honor one's inner world
- • A personal sacred space to keep meaningful objects
- • A tangible link with his intentions and values
For many, it is a symbol of journey, identity, and connection to oneself.
To receive a symbolic necklace
A necklace worn close to the heart can mean:
- • A daily reminder of love or protection
- • A promise to oneself
- • A force that one chooses to embody
- • An invisible link with the person who gave it
Each time the necklace is worn, the initial intention is reactivated.
The emotional dimension of the gesture
For the recipient, this type of gift can be perceived as:
I am seen.
I am important.
Someone took the time to choose something for my soul.
It is often this silent recognition that makes the gift so powerful.
A meaning that evolves over time
The beauty of a spiritual object is that its meaning can evolve. What represented comfort at one time can later become a symbol of resilience, healing, or personal growth. The object accompanies the cycles of life.
Why choose a handmade creation?
**Handmade creations** possess a human dimension that industrial objects lack. Each piece is unique. It may contain slight variations, natural traces of the artisan's hand.
Choosing handmade means:
- • to value time, patience and know-how
- • supporting the local and artisanal economy
- • prioritize quality over mass production
It's also about making a more conscious choice.
Offering a spiritual gift as an act of presence
A spiritual gift, spoken without words:
I'm thinking of you.
I wish you well.
I recognize your path.
This type of gift doesn't aim to impress. It aims to touch.
How to enhance the meaning of the gift
Adding a short message explaining the intention behind the choice transforms the object into a true emotional anchor.
Example :
I offer you this creation to accompany you in your moments of doubt and to remind you of your strength.
This simple gesture amplifies the symbolic significance.
Conclusion
Giving a spiritual gift, and particularly an indigenous creation, is a deeply respectful gesture when done consciously.
It's supporting a craftsman. It's honoring a living culture. It's conveying a sincere intention.
A gift like this never goes out of style. It provides companionship. It offers support. It stands the test of time.
First purchase
For those who wish to extend this reading with a simple and meaningful gesture.
Each object is handcrafted on the Nitassinan by the Ilnu craftsman Dave Verreault-Thisselmagan.