Happy New Year!
I have to say, the holidays and down time we're great but it feels so good to be back to work and in
pursuit of brand new goals with a renewed sense of vigor!
You ARE feeling that way too, aren't you?
If you're needing a little kick start, or some deep down inspiration, I have a suggestion for you! Get out some magazines, scissors and glue and create your Vision Board...or better yet, get together with a group of friends for a Vision Board Party!
That's exactly what we did New Years weekend. I had a group of friends over from my jazz dance class and we put on some soft music, poured some mimosas, cranked up the fire and settled in for a long afternoon of projecting our dreams onto poster board in vivid, vibrant colorful expressions of who we are becoming this year and beyond. It truly was a magical day and deepened our relationship with each other as well as ourselves.
If you've never heard of a Vision Board, I suggest you watch the movie The Secret (most video rental stores now carry it) which popularized this activity that many of us in the personal development world have been doing for decades. In short, it is a collage of pictures and words that represent what you're intending to create in your life.
All of the success masters and even successful businesses like IBM will tell you that when setting goals, BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND. There's no better way to do this than a Vision Board!
I have my board hanging on the wall of my office now and it is a daily reminder of the unlimited realm of possibilities I am attracting into my life. And in dance class, my friends keep thanking me for hosting the event, sharing how they're feeling more focused and excited about their goals than ever before.
Here are a few pointers for you in case you have never made a vision board before:
1.) Spend a few quiet moments before you begin and allow yourself to be open and guided by your intuition.
2.) Put on some soft music.
3.) Cut out pictures in magazines that "speak to you". Again, allow your intuition to be your guide.
4.) Include pictures representing different aspects of your life such as: health, career, finances, relationship & family, spirituality, personal development, community.
5.) Don't glue things down right away. Once you have a lot of pictures, begin laying them out on your poster board. You'll be amazed at how it comes together. Again, let your intuition guide you.
6.) Glue sticks are handy but the glue doesn't always last long term. Elmer's is the worst for this project. Rubber cement is best.
7.) Include a picture of yourself! You should be central in your vision!
(We had 11 & 13 year old sisters at our party and instead of photos they put a piece of mirror in their
boards so they can always see their present self in their Vision- so clever!).
8.) You might also use images from greeting cards or other memorabilia you have collected.
9.) If there is an image of something in particular you want to include but can't find, google "images"
and print them. I was able to find a universal symbol for "family connection" and a symbol for "circle of friends" and one for "animal rescue" in this way.
10.) Hang your board where you will see it daily and spend a few moments intentionally and gratefully enjoying the future you are attracting.
Please check out the slide show and video below and then share your Vision Board tips, experiences and manifestations by leaving a COMMENT BELOW!
What You Can Conceive YOU CAN ACHIEVE!
Happy Visioning!
~ Power Gal
