“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ~ Pablo Picasso
As a praticing wiccan for over 30 years, I have found that being creative and making handmade gifts for others and items for my home is a wonderful way to connect with the Goddess within as well as honor the Divine. The act of creating can itself be a form of sacred expression and celebration of spirit. A handmade gift doesn’t have to be complicated to be special, it can be a fresh dozen of baked cookies, a warming scarf, a new pot holder. What makes the gift special is the personal touch of adding intent and positive energy.
Crocheting is a craft I have come back to time and time again, and the one I do the most. I find it to be meditative and calming, as well as being portable so I can take it with me any where. But with any craft or creative expression I do, my approach is to focus my thoughts, heart, and spirit in order to add a sacred, purposeful intent to the act of creating whether it is crocheting, quilling, making a Yule tree ornament, or whipping up a dish in the kitchen. Being creative has helped me through dark days and added a wonderful dimension to celebrating and enjoying every day. I especially enjoy sharing arts and crafts with my daughter, building memories together and helping her find ways to express her creative ideas and share with others. Adding a touch of magic, spirit, and sacredness to creative projects can add so much more to the joy of being creative, whether a simple blessing or repeating a positive affirmation while making something or planning a ritual to bless the item.
It doesn’t matter what religion, tradition, or path one follows, adding the dimension of positive intent and “magic” (or spiritual connection) to the process of being creative is healing, transforming, and uplifting for the person creating the item and for the person receiving the item as well.
In this season of giving and sharing, I encourage everyone to made a few handmade items or give crafting kits as a gift, or spend time with members of your family or friends creating or cooking or projects to give away to help others.
Bright Blessings, Lady Rose
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By Jaspenelle on Dec 6, 2008 |
Amen! I love handmade gifts most of all, I know that so much love went into every aspect of them. I make cookies plates and candles for my friends every year.
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