The Ultimate Spiritual Christmas Gift Guide

The Ultimate Spiritual Christmas Gift Guide

There are a growing number of people who are choosing to opt out of the traditional festivities of Christmas. Many see consumerism and commercialism as having negatively impacted on the true meaning of the season of giving. The true Spirit of Christmas celebrates love, compassion and sharing, and doesn’t consider the size, quantity and expense of the gifts that you place under the Xmas tree!

If you would like to celebrate Christmas with meaning this year, here are a few suggestions to consider…

Gifts For The Mind

• Reflection

Reflection and contemplation are practices that most of us take for granted. Quiet time is beneficial to everyone’s wellbeing and should be practiced often. Find the time to enjoy your own company, whilst having absolutely nothing to do. Instead reflect on what you have learned today, or contemplate your next steps forward in life.

• Clarity

Letting go of all of the negative thoughts and limiting beliefs that you usually carry around with you, rewards you with the gift of clarity. Get into the habit of dumping trivia and unimportant thoughts whenever you notice them. The more you practice this, the more clarity you will enjoy.

Gifts For The Body

• Exercise

Regular exercise keeps your body fit and your mind healthy. If you’re not actively minded choose a gentle form of exercise like yoga or T’ai Chi. Take care of your body by boosting its energy and giving it what it needs.

• Good Nutrition

Adopting good nutrition habits doesn’t mean that you have to beat yourself up every time you enjoy a slice of cake. Understanding what your body actually needs, in order to function optimally, is what nutrition is all about. Moderate your unhealthy cravings and eat fresh, healthy foods whenever possible.

Gifts For The Spirit

• Meditation

Meditation is considered to be the most beneficial spiritual practice. Whether you spend 10 minutes meditating in the morning, or set aside a whole hour every day, the benefits that you reap are priceless. Gift yourself the luxury of connecting with your spiritual self on a regular basis, and start a regime for your continued personal development.

• Prayer

Like meditation and reflection/contemplation, prayer is free for all to enjoy. You do not have to have any religious affiliation in order to pray. True prayer comes from the heart and doesn’t ask for anything. Practice giving gratitude and appreciation, for all that you already have.

Emotional Gifts

The most priceless gift that you can give anyone is your time. Spending time together, sharing a special moment, and being there when someone needs your support, are emotional heart-centred gifts with exceptional high value.

Give hugs and genuine compliments freely. A warm, friendly smile is another gift that you can generously give to everyone that you meet.

Physical Gifts

If you still feel the need to exchange ‘physical’ gifts consider buying gifts that benefit the recipient’s wellbeing. Choose beautiful gifts with meaning:

• Meditation Beads

Meditation and prayer beads have been used in spiritual practice for centuries. Meditation beads are made from a variety of materials including wood and gemstone crystals. Allow yourself to be naturally drawn to a beautiful string of beads, or choose prayer beads for a particular purpose.

• A Buddha Board

The Buddha Board is a combined art board and easel that magically creates artwork when you paint with water. Once the water has dried, the image disappears and you can paint all over again. The Buddha Board is perfect for exploring creativity and learning how to let go.

• A Tibetan Singing Bowl

Traditional Tibetan Singing Bowls bring peaceful balance into your home. When the mallet is run along the bowl’s rim the sound that is created resonates within and affects all the cells in the body. Sound Therapy healing has many wellbeing benefits including stress reduction and self-regeneration.