Truths about the Giving Culture in the Navajo Community

Posted by jasminmaclean on November 18th, 2019

The act of giving varies from culture to culture. Although the traditions and values among the Native Americans may vary from tribe to tribe, the emotions around this act are very much consistent. The Navajo community is one group of Native Americans who follow communal values and lay more emphasis on the importance of giving. Navajo people believe that generosity is a way of life. However, they also hold that one shouldn’t ask anything from another if they can’t return it. And this shouldn’t also be confused with ‘gifting’.
 
As we go ahead and discuss a few other truths about Native American giving culture, you can also look for Navajo design trifold wallets or Navajo art bags if you want to gift a Native American friend.
 
Taking means trusting

Native Americans are people who value the earth. They will not exploit or take any of the earth’s resources more than what they need. Even if they do so, they will return the favor by taking care of the earth and its living beings. This also applies to every Navajo person — one shouldn’t take anything more than he requires.
 
Never ask for something you can’t afford to give back

Asking for something from someone is a vulnerable act, according to the people of the Navajo community. It also acts as an opportunity to strengthen the relationship between them. They feel honored if someone is asking for a favor as it gives them a chance to be closer to that person. However, you’ll rarely find a Native American asking for anything they can never give back. They have a firm belief about asking, giving and taking as a continuous circle that when broken becomes unbalanced and unequal.
 
Value is what you make it

Navajo people have an incredible capacity to see things from others’ perspectives. So, it is understandable that the value of something will from person to person. And every object they receive carries not only monetary value but also spiritual and personal value.
 
Although the Native Americans do not believe much in wealth and goods; however, gifting anything to someone with all their hearts is their way of showing their love and care for the person their gifting. If you’re looking for Navajo git ideas for women, consider looking for Navajo design trifold wallets.
 
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