Mindful Giving: It's the thought that counts
Christmas is a timely moment to pause and think about Mindful Giving as the deluge of pre-christmas advertising and sales threatens to twist the beautiful art of giving into a mad consumerist frenzy of mass-produced meaninglessness.
To give mindfully is to re-think the why, what and how of gift giving. Mindful gifts can be as simple as a giving of time or acts of kindness. But how do we choose and give gifts mindfully?
We make the thought behind the gift count. We consider the why and what behind our gifts, to create new ways of how we give. Mindful gifts come from the heart and deepen connection between giver and recipient. They have meaning, and show the recipient how much you care for and understand them. They may solve a problem for the recipient, serve to deepen an aspect of their life, or simply give them a moment of joy; mindful gifts light up the recipient’s soul!
Try this. Think of a person you want to give to this Christmas, then answer the questions below with them in mind.
Why do you want to give to them? Is it to express how you feel about them? Is it to solve or support them with a problem have or stage of development they are in? Is it to give them a moment of joy, to give something that you just know they are going to love? Answering these questions creates meaning, it defines the why of your gift giving.
Now you know your why, think about the what? What specific kind of things will fulfill the why. Is it a voucher for a service, a beautiful book that will help them grow, or maybe a luscious treat, something they would never buy themselves but you know they are going to love because it speaks to who they are? Write down some ideas and then choose the one that resonates the strongest, the one that makes your soul sing because it gives you a warm fuzzy feeling imagining them opening it.
Mindful Gifts are often found everywhere but in the consumer world of malls and mega-centres. Look around local markets where artists and craftspeople offer goods made with care, make something yourself, or explore online for all the hidden treasures awaiting to be discover by you.
SoulBox was founded with a philosophy of making with meaning. Our Collections are curated with Mindful Giving in mind. Discover how each of our Collection might solve the why and what for your Christmas of Mindful Giving.
| Aroha |
Bring the love vibration in and infuse someone’s world with heart. Perfect for star crossed lovers, share the love vibers, lonely hearts, healing journey’s and grieving hearts.
| Abundance |
A mindful mindset tool for dream chasers, joy creators and manifestors. A thoughtful gift for someone who is stuck in limiting beliefs to help flip their thinking into one of enough.
| Mindfulness |
Give the gift of showing up in the world more aware of and responsive to life: great for change navigators. A soothing gift for stress bunnies and worry-worts; reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Which just leaves one thing more to note. When you give mindfully, you give yourself the gift of deepening connection with the one you give to. A heartfelt win win.
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