In Byzantine times, a gift was more than an object. It was a gesture of protection, power, and presence.
To bring that ritual into your own life:
1. Choose with intention.
Select something that speaks to the soul. A tray to hold rituals. A wallet for daily protection.
2. Infuse it with meaning.
Before gifting, pause. What does this object carry? Beauty? Energy? A silent wish? Let your intention travel with it.
3. Wrap it like a relic.
Presentation is part of the ritual. Wrap with care. Let the unveiling feel sacred.
4. Offer it with presence.
Gifting is a quiet ceremony. Share why you chose it. Let the moment land.
To gift as the empress did is to give from the soul—not from obligation. It’s how beauty becomes a blessing.
