The shea tree is a symbol of healing and nurturing energy for the mind, body and spirit. Shea butter can benefit the skin and hair. It has moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. Shea butter is one of God's powerful symbols of resilience, the same resilience that is within you and me. I. The key for humans to sustain spiritual drought is to connect to the deeper self, which is rooted in your essence, the breath. Therefore, many people can find solace in a good, deep breath.