
Handmade Doll Soulful Journal Prompts
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.