Manifest that s**t
The index card sits on our bathroom backsplash, a few water stains and runny ink, but we can still make out the message that I wrote: “we have an abundance of wealth and love.”
Somebody, probably Gabby Bernstein on Instagram, suggested that if you state what you want, the universe will deliver. This time of year, we see and hear a lot about manifesting your dreams into reality. We are very fortunate and appreciate what we do have, but there are times when Todd and I want less financial stress in our lives. I am not thinking about sleeping with Robert Redford so I can roll with Todd on a bed of cash, but paying college tuition without an anxiety attack would be nice. A girl can dream.
Bewitched, Jeannie, Wonder Woman and Dorothy all taught me as a young girl that we have the power inside to make things happen. With a twinkle of her head, a twitch of her nose, a click of her shoes, or a clink of her cuffs and she would receive all of the magic. This is why I create a Vision Board each January: to BELIEVE.
A Vision Board serves as a reminder of what I want to go after in the year ahead. I sprinkle in some dreams for the future because some adventures take more than a year to plan. Having a road map that I see on display keeps my goals visually front and center. Creating a Vision Board takes time, but the creative endeavor is rewarding.
I grab my energel pen, composition notebook, and a warm cup of coffee. If I had my dream year, what would be included? I jot down a few ideas and since it is MY notebook, the wilder the better.
I flip through a travel magazine and tear out any adventures that look intriguing. Portugal, Paris, and I am reminded that I want to visit my brother in Pennsylvania.
My new job is going well, but what are my lofty goals for my writing? I want to share my stories with a wider audience. I cut out words from magazines to inspire me : glow, grow, sparkle, and shine.
This will be a big year for launching our youngest off to college. We will have a time to thrive as a couple. What fun can we plan? I scroll Pinterest, I print a few pictures, I find a pretty sticker to attach.
Clipping, cutting and crafting the board is an act of joy itself. A rush of creative accomplishment hits as I display the finished piece next to my desk, in clear view. A physical reminder of the places we’ll go and the joy we will experience.
Cheers a creative 2023,
Sami
