{"product_id":"eleanor-antique-cloth-spirit-companion-a-gentle-soul-seeking-peace","title":"Eleanor | Antique Cloth Spirit Companion | A Gentle Soul Seeking Peace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are some souls who have carried enough sorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey aren't searching for attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're searching for peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you find yourself returning to Eleanor's story or thinking about her long after you've left this page, I encourage you to simply notice what continues to draw you back. Whether it's compassion, curiosity, or something you can't quite explain, trust your own intuition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Eleanor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom everything Eleanor has shared with me through my personal spiritual practice, she was born on August 9, 1919.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe remembers a life marked by unimaginable hardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe shared that she endured repeated abuse by the man who enslaved her and, when she became pregnant and he feared the child was his, her life was taken while she was approximately eight months pregnant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe also shared that she had a husband—as much as that was possible under the circumstances—and together they had three children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough her story is heartbreaking, Eleanor herself is remarkably gentle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have never experienced anger, bitterness, or resentment from her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly sadness...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd an overwhelming hope that one day she might simply feel safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow Eleanor Found Me\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEleanor came into my life in one of the most unexpected and meaningful ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI came across a collection of vintage dolls on Facebook Marketplace and found myself strangely drawn to them. Curious, I jokingly asked the seller whether he thought any of them might be spirited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe laughed and admitted he wasn't sure, but shared how he had acquired them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe explained that he had attended an estate sale where very little interested him until someone suggested he look inside a small outbuilding behind the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside were several antique trunks filled with old treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen he brought the trunks home, he discovered these dolls stored together inside one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe told me they always gave him an unusual feeling, so he kept them together and rarely disturbed them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI thanked him for sharing the story and thought nothing more of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following day, he contacted me completely out of the blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe explained that he is Indigenous and that during meditation, Source Creator impressed upon him that the dolls were meant to come to me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe insisted on gifting me the entire collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we met, he also placed one of his Hope Stones into my hand, explaining that Source had told him it belonged with me as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt remains one of the most meaningful encounters I've experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter bringing everyone home and spending time with each companion, I discovered that many of the dolls seemed to carry their own unique presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI originally intended to keep the entire collection together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEleanor, however, gently let me know she hoped for something different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShakti's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEleanor carries one of the gentlest energies I have ever encountered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe has never felt frightening or overwhelming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, she feels like someone who has carried tremendous pain for a very long time and simply longs for kindness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing she has communicated very clearly is that she is deeply frightened of dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir barking seems to awaken painful memories from her life, and although she has always been gracious during her time with our family, it became obvious that our busy home—with children, pets, and constant activity—is not where she feels most at peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI believe Eleanor would flourish in a quiet household without dogs, where she can simply exist without fear and be acknowledged with patience, kindness, and respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Gentle Thought\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes healing simply begins with finally feeling safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you continue returning to Eleanor's story, perhaps there is a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it's compassion for what she endured, admiration for her quiet resilience, or something you simply cannot explain, I encourage you to trust your own intuition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes the gentlest companions quietly find the people they're meant to call home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEleanor is an antique cloth doll standing approximately 9 inches tall, including the fruit basket on her hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe will arrive exactly as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdoption Includes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Eleanor, the original antique cloth doll shown in the photographs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• A collectible Shakti's Curios Curator's Record detailing her story, provenance, and my personal experiences communicating with her\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• A signed Certificate of Adoption\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• A few thoughtfully chosen gifts from me to her new keeper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Carefully packaged with love and respect for her journey to her next home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Gentle Disclaimer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spiritual impressions, intuitive information, and paranormal experiences shared in this listing are based upon my own personal experiences and beliefs developed through my work as a psychic medium, paranormal investigator, and paranormal-informed mental health professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiritual experiences are deeply personal and subjective, and I cannot guarantee another person will experience the same impressions or phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is sold as an antique collectible with historical significance and personal spiritual experiences as understood through my own practice. Any spiritual impressions described reflect personal belief and individual interpretation. No supernatural outcomes or experiences are promised or guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for taking the time to meet Eleanor. Whether she is meant to become part of your home or simply crossed your path for a moment, I appreciate you spending a little time with her story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurating History. Honoring Mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Shakti McLaggan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePsychic Medium • Paranormal Investigator • Paranormal-Informed Mental Health Professional • Reiki Master • 500-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shakti's Curios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44569509167147,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/3674\/1419\/files\/il_fullxfull.8261460954_bm66.jpg?v=1785814202","url":"https:\/\/shaktiscurios.com\/products\/eleanor-antique-cloth-spirit-companion-a-gentle-soul-seeking-peace","provider":"Shakti's Curios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}