Our Shared Vision

There are many ways to create a vision board.  There are also many different theories and resources to aid in this process.  It is my experience that making a vision board is very personal and can be done any way that feels right.  Some books say to put the vision board in a place that can be seen several times a day.  Other writers say that once the board is complete, release it to the Universe without obsessing.  My vision boards tend to be accumulated inspiration from Martha Beck, Oprah, and many others.  My favorite is "The Lifeboard", by Sue Shifrin-Cassidy, Linda Blum Huntington, and Eva Adrienne Anderson.

So, here is the idea as it relates to "Finding Fertile Ground":

 1.  Receive the kit by reaching out or being reached out to by a fellow circle member.  Circle meetings, fun group gatherings, and/or hanging out with one of the girls for any reason is a great way to keep the book moving along.

2.  Use the book to inspire your own vision board, separate from the group board.   There's tons of resources out there to aid in inspiration and tools.  Oprah's "O Dream Board" is my absolute favorite for a contemporary take.  Paintbrush and clipboard used to be my go to until I discovered the simplicity of the "O Dream Board".  Then there is always the traditional route.  Paper, scissors, and magazines anyone?  Feel free to post your vision boards on our secret facebook group.  Chances are our vision boards may have a running theme.  Besides, although I love Pinterest, this far less public. 

3.  Use "The Lifeboard" kit to create a group vision board.  This will be a great way for all of us to get our deepest desires, secret wishes, and dreams out into the Universe in a BIG way!

What better way to do this, than together?

4.  Make sure to use some kind of strong adhesive or staples to get your image stuck to the board.  Since this book will be passed around, there will be some authenticity to it when we are all finished with it. 

5.  Post an image, or two, anywhere on the board.  It could be fun to use the back too.  Lets save the categories for our own boards, so there won't be any need to post in any particular form.  Post whatever you would like to see in your future.  I hope to see all kinds of inspiration from the children and creativity section.

6.  Put a secret wish into a mini envelope.  Then mark the envelope with anything that means something to you.  Last, put it back into the larger yellow wish envelope.  Only read your own.  We'll leave the secret wishes, secret.

7.  Use the blue envelope to store any images.  Feel free to leave any images that you don't end up using in this for the next person.  Who knows, maybe your dream will be part of another persons vision.

8.  Write a few short entries throughout "Lifeboard" journal.  There are about four categories, so make sure to try to write an entry in each category.  Try to keep your wording to a minimum to leave enough room for the entire group.  The book suggests getting a journal to continue writing in.  I got several for the group that would work perfect for this, as well as for any other writing.  Contact me if you would like one.  You can also pick yours up at any future meeting. 

It is my desire that something outstanding will come from sharing our visions with one another.  I have seen with my own eyes the miracles that have come from this group.  I can imagine how profound and beautiful it is going to be when our inspirations are brought to life.  Can you? 

Below is vision board I made about a year ago:

  

The baby symbolized having a baby, by any means.  The energy efficient home is something I had been dragging my feet on because I was stuck in the holding pattern.  Thank goodness for one special lady from the group that pointed this out to me over coffee and cupcakes, and this exact vision board.  The community people symbolize the circle.  A year ago, I couldn't have ever imagined leading the group.  I simply wanted to cultivate something so special to my heart.  I am so honored to have this opportunity.  The idea of keeping this group going truly gives me purpose.

 Here is a board that I made last week:  

I made both of them from a collaboration of all the resources I listed above.  I have one as my background on my phone, and the other as screen saver.

I do want to point out the reason vision boards help me, and why I love the format of "The Lifeboard".  Every time I look at a vision board in this format, I realize that I would like to bring balance and harmony to my life.  There is a lot of areas in my life that make up the recipe for balance and harmony.  Children are one of them, however I tend to get caught up in thinking they will be the only thing that will ever bring true happiness.  Seeing the board helps get me out of the holding pattern of forgetting about balancing my focus, which actually brings me a sense of tranquility.

It is my recommendation to give this format a try in your personal vision board.  It may help you see areas of unfocused energy in your life.

Happy envisioning!

Amanda Terrell