20 Soulful Questions Doll Makers Should Ask Their Handmade Dolls

 

By Dr. Cassandra George Sturges

 

Creating a handmade doll can be a deeply personal and spiritual experience, allowing the maker to connect with their creative spirit, emotions, and intentions. Here are 20 spiritual questions that a doll maker can ask their handmade doll as journal prompts, helping to explore self-expression and inner thoughts:

 

 Spiritual Questions for Doll-Making Reflection

 

1. What emotions do you embody and express?

   - Reflect on how the doll represents different feelings and experiences.

 

2. What story do you want to tell the world?

   - Consider the narrative and message behind the creation of the doll.

 

3. In what ways do I see myself reflected in you?

   - Explore connections between the doll's features and the maker's identity.

 

4. What qualities or traits do you possess that I aspire to develop in myself?

   - Identify positive attributes in the doll and their significance.

 

5. What is your purpose or role in my life?

   - Delve into what the doll signifies in the maker's journey.

 

6. How can you help me heal or grow?

   - Discuss potential insights the doll might bring to personal healing.

 

7. What inspiration led to your creation?

   - Reflect on what sparked the creative process and how it ties to personal beliefs or experiences.

 

8. How do you connect with the world around you?

   - Contemplate the doll’s relationship to its environment and broader community.

 

9. What fears or challenges do you wish to overcome with me?

   - Explore shared struggles and how creating the doll can facilitate growth.

 

10. What wisdom can you offer when I feel lost or uncertain?

    - Consider the doll as a source of comfort or guidance during tough times.

 

11. What cultural or spiritual elements did I incorporate into your design?

    - Analyze the influences of different traditions or beliefs in the doll's creation.

 

12. How can I nurture and take care of you like I should nurture myself?

    - Reflect on self-care practices and their importance in the creator's life.

 

13. In what ways do you express freedom and individuality?

    - Discuss how the doll symbolizes independence and self-expression.

 

14. What message do you want to convey about diversity and inclusion?

    - Consider the significance of the doll in promoting understanding and acceptance.

 

15. How will you be a reminder of my intentions and aspirations?

    - Ponder how the doll can serve as a symbol of personal goals.

 

16. What dreams do you wish to manifest in my life?

    - Reflect on the hopes and wishes tied to the doll's creation.

 

17. How can you help me connect with others?

    - Discuss the doll's role in fostering relationships and community connections.

 

18. What rituals can I create around you to deepen our connection?

    - Explore ideas for ceremonies or practices that honor the doll's significance.

 

19. What does your presence in my life symbolize about my journey?

    - Reflect on how the doll represents personal growth and transformation.

 

20. What legacy do you hope to leave in my heart as a creator?

    - Consider the lasting impact that the doll and the creation process will have on the maker’s life.

 

Using These Prompts

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Encourage the doll maker to take their time reflecting on each question, writing down thoughts and feelings in a journal dedicated to their doll-making journey. This practice can help deepen their connection to their art, enhance self-discovery, and create a meaningful narrative surrounding each handmade doll.