Give The Gift Of Inspiration

I love the holiday season because I get to give gifts. It is such a great feeling to show people that they are special! This year I am going to be more intentional and not get caught up in the spending frenzy. My theme for this year is giving the gift of INSPIRATION, sprinkled with a little soul. Here are my top 10:

1. Jewelry - Mantrabands – I love these bangles! Mantras on-the-go, as I like to call them. I send these to people who have inspired me throughout  year. They are offering free shipping until Dec 15th.
   
   
2. Temporary tattoos - jewelry for the skin and the soul. You can check out Conscious Ink and Desire Map, my two favorites.
   
   
3. #Truthbomb Card Deck - These aptly named cards call it like it is. They speak up for your soul and give you permission to want what you want. I use them at all of my retreats and workshops, and did so even before I became an affiliate. There are 134 cards in each box and two volumes to choose from: Volume 1 and Volume 2. Get one for yourself and one to give away! I also like Miracles Now by Gabrielle Bernstein, the name says it all. You can find these by searching on Amazon.
   
   
4. Food - A gift card to Thrive Market, an online supermarket offering organic, gluten free and vegan selections at affordable prices. Whatever your desires, they can be found here and delivered to the door of your busy loved one. Alternatively, a subscription to a meal prep service to get people cooking at home. Blue Apron, Green Chef and Hello Fresh are just a few to help someone get on the path to healthy home cooking. 
   
   
5. Journals - The Desire Map Journal – I love this journal it allows me to move at my own pace. I can write everyday OR not write for months. There are sassy prompts to help you focus your thoughts, and most importantly it helps your musings to be productive. However, good old-fashioned leather bound or mole-skin journals work just as well. Expressing yourself is good for the soul.
   
   
6. Books – Some of my favorites: Big Magic, The War of Art, Eat Pray Love, The Big Leap, Daring Greatly, Desire Map, The Alchemist, Fire Starter Sessions. Just a quick Amazon search and you will find most of them. 
   
   
7. Donate to a charity – I love this gift idea. It is so warm and fuzzy. Pick a cause that your friends love and are passionate about and donate in their name. They will love you for it!
   
   
8. Food tours - This is great way to know your city, get a behind the scenes look at the local food scene. You get the VIP treatment from head chefs and owners, all excited to tell their story. These are fun, moving cocktail parties - walk, talk, eat drink and repeat.  Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours is the best  if you are in North Carolina.
   
   
9. Candles - I recommend those that use a cotton or paper wick, and are either unscented or scented with essential oils. The candles themselves should be made with 100%  soy, beeswax, coconut wax, hemp oil or some combination that doesn't contain any paraffin. My favorites are Danielle LaPorte's Ayurvedic candles, called "Love so deeply" but you can choose your favorite.
   
   
10. Oils - Leilani's Elixirs is one of my favorite brands, these "mantra infused aromas" with names such as Goddess Potion and Peace Potion are soothing to the body mind and spirit. I use these in personal practice and when I lead goddess retreats.

Happy gift giving! Cheers to your good health and awesome life, created by YOU. 
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Sharon MacGregor, CHHC Certified Holistic Health & Lifestyle Coach, Yoga Instructor & Licensed Facilitator of The Desire Map.

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