Daruma

SU2 recently went to Japan and brought these back for me.
Initially I was confused, but once they were explained to me, I realised they were really sweet!

Daruma, or goal dolls, are Japanese wishing dolls.

What you do is think of a goal that you are determined to achieve.
The red doll is for luck and good fortune.
The white doll is for love and harmony.

There are also yellow (security and protection), blue (health and longevity), and gold (wealth and prosperity).

You then give the doll one eye (pupil).

Place the doll somewhere visible, so while he focuses on your goal, you are also reminded to focus as well.

Once the goal is achieved, you give the doll its second eye (pupil) and write your goal on the back in the heart.

I will have to think of goals very significant to me for these lovely dolls!

Thank you SU2!