I love symbolism for millions of reasons, but top of the list is the way symbolic meanings are so adaptive and flexible to our needs. One example of this flexibility is the process of creating personal symbols.
Why would we want to craft our own personal symbols?
For the same reason family crests were designed for hundreds of years. Same reason tartans are made a very specific way. Same reason each country has a flag. From signet rings, to watermarks, and stone carvings - it's all about unique identification.
Consider modern-day logos. They are nothing more than visual symbols conveying information about a person, group or a product.
A personal symbol can establish personal identification. But that's not all. It can also help galvanize your ideals about who you are, what you believe in and even what you want to achieve.
Contemplate your best attributes. How would you express these attributes in a visual way?
Look around in your environment for elements that really sing to your soul. Look for stuff that nurtures you, and reminds you of who you really are - a Divine One with absolute infinite potential. Look for colors, animals, plants and concepts that empower you. The whole Universe is packed with elements we can use to incorporate deeper meaning into our lives (and our symbols).
Think about a personal motto or creed, and incorporate that into your personal symbol too.
I've created several symbols for myself, including the one shown in this post. Each element of a symbol means something profound. It not only identifies a large part of who I am; it also represents concepts for which I stand.
I encourage you to invest the time to create your own personal symbol, and I suspect you will undergo some significant internal evolutions, like:
- Learning more about who you are
- Identifying yourself with nobler, higher ideals
- Raising your energy up to these higher concepts
- Conveying your beliefs in an artful, visual and memorable way
- Giving yourself a grounding/focusing tool for your intentions/beliefs
