Spirit Dolls

Here is my opinion on spirit dolls. Many different cultures use them. They can represent many things. They are a physical portrayal of the spiritual. The creation of the dolls can be a meditative and creative process that focuses your intent and allows you to be open for spiritual guidance. They can take many forms from actual human shape, to abstract and metaphorical image. They can be decorated with many things that help give it the essence and the spirit. Jewels, feathers, string, hair, paint, blood, markers, wire, or any thing else can be used. They can be used to represent an illness, a prayer, a season, a person, a spirit guide, a cause, or many different things. They are tools, like many things, that are valid if they come from within and not from other cultures. I think that creating them can be very fulfilling, but I would caution you to look at your reasons for wanting to use them. If you think that just because someone uses them within the Toteg Tribe than it is the Toteg Tribal way, then you are mistaken. I think that if you are drawn to them and research them and understand their fundamental purpose, than it could be valid for your personal spiritual needs. If you are doing something that is valid for your needs and you are not stealing from other cultures and you are respectful to the spiritual practice then it could be the Toteg Tribal way. Spirit dolls may not be valid for everyone. If it is not apart of your culture, and/or you are not directed to use them by spirit then you have no business creating them or using them.

Sing a song
Dance a dance
Ripped apart from the rest
Show your face
Hide the pain
Mess it up
Start again
Follow the direction of your nose
Where it will lead
You may never know
But wasn't the ride there fun