Mindful Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season

To be mindful is to be fully conscious of the world around you. It means knowing what is going on in the lives of those you care about the most. It also means knowing and understanding what is going on within yourself.

In short, mindfulness is being present to understand the feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations of yourself and those around you. Once you seek understanding and peace within yourself, it is easier to allow space for loved ones to do the same. What better way to share or inspire mindfulness than by providing gifts that could promote practice in the lives of others? If you seek to share this practice, read to find some gift ideas to help spread mindfulness during this holiday season.

 

1. Energy Fashion

When you think about Energy Fashion, what comes to mind? Glasses that make you smarter? Pants that give you speed? Neither answer is correct, but the idea behind clothing enhancing your body is!

Energy fashion deals with clothing or jewellery that has been charged with positive energy to enhance the energy of its wearer. This clothing can obtain positive vibrations by charging them with high frequencies. The clothing vibrations also depend on the type of fabric utilised to make it. For example, clothing items made with silk and cotton can attract positive frequencies from the atmosphere, while nylon, rayon, and polyester cannot. Therefore, gifting someone Energy Fashion helps to improve their lives and raise the vibrations of their external and internal environments.

At KimonoGirl, we ensure quality, slow-fashion kimonos that are intended to raise the vibrations of those who wear them. These handmade kimonos are the perfect gift because they create a physical barrier to negativity and serve as an investment piece that can be passed down for generations. 

2. Wellness Bundles

Wellness bundles are an ideal gift for friends and family to promote self-care. They contain items that can improve the physical, mental, and emotional health of those that obtain them. These bundles can include but are not limited to, vitamins and supplements, workout equipment, books, incents, and tea.

Gifting wellness bundles leave room for creativity. For example, a wellness bundle can serve a specific purpose, like creating a spa-like environment. This spa bundle may include candles, bath salts, lotions, skincare, and robes. By carefully choosing the items for each person, you are practicing mindfulness because you’re considering what the person may want and need.

 

3. Experiences

When considering what gifts to buy, thinking about what someone needs is a mindful practice because you are taking the time to be intentional with your gift-giving. Therefore, when giving gifts, experiences are also a great way to spice up the holiday season. When deciding on what experiences to give, think about who the gift is for.

What does that person need right now? Are they having any difficulties in life that can be eased with an experience? For example, if your best friend is having a hard time at work and needs a break, take them on a retreat. If your mother is having problems with her lower back, take her for a day at the spa. Either way, it is a perfect opportunity to help them relax and create memories.

4. Handmade Crafts

Another mindful gift idea is creating something handmade. Making creations by hand is a mindfulness practice because it can inspire a meditative state. It requires intentional acts, like painting or building, to create something beautiful. It also requires imagination and hard work.

Handmade items also extend to gifts made by the hands of the receiver. Having something to make together creates a moment to bond while creating something to cherish. Crafting can allow someone to get out of their head and into their bodies. It's a chance to tune into their inner child while engaging with different shapes, colors, and textures.

5. Crystal Infused Candles

Crystal-infused candles are a great way to bring good vibrations into a home or workspace. These candles contain a mixture of crystals and other natural herbs and flowers to serve a specific purpose when burned.

With different stones having different energies, there is a crystal candle that serves every purpose. For example, if someone needs to feel more focused and grounded, get them a candle that contains obsidian or black tourmaline. If someone is trying to manifest a new job or financial opportunity, get them a candle with citrine. Looking to cultivate self-love? Get a candle that contains rose quartz. No matter the candle and its crystal elements, it is a mindful gift because it provides an inviting scent, enhances décor, and cleanses an environment simultaneously!

 

Mindful gifts do not always have to be well thought out or tailor-made. Mindful gifting lies within the intention of the gift given. It is gifting items or experiences that can enhance the day-to-day lives of others without changing their routines. Whether you are giving a journal, a candle, or a kimono, by being mindful of others this holiday season, you are improving their lives one gift at a time.