The New New Year's resolution: A Treasure Map

It is that time of year

again when we all start

thinking about

our New Year's resolutions

and what we want to

change

for the upcoming year.

I have never been a fan of New Year's resolutions.

I tend to

"work"

on my being throughout the entire year

rather than committing to growth at the start of the new year

and then falling of the wagon a month later.

I don't condemn anyone else in their process of growth,

but it just doesn't work for me.

What works for me is a Treasure Map.

I am a visual person by nature

and having a reminder of the areas

I want to focus on in my life

helps me to maintain growth in those areas.

We have all heard

a tremendous amount of talk

the last few years regarding the

Law of Attraction.

I believe that our thoughts do shape our lives.

A Treasure Map uses this concept.

By using a poster board

( I use a 8x10 flat canvas board because it is really sturdy)

to paste words and images from magazines

you can create your own Treasure Map.

The idea behind a

Treasure Map

is that when you surround yourself

with images of

who you want to become

your life changes to match those desires.

I have gathered

a group of friends and family

to work on my treasure map

and

I have worked on mine as a solo project.

Key note

is to listen to your

intuition.

Pull images, words, or quotes

that speak to you

even if you don't know why.

The vision shown above was one

that I created through a transitional period in my life

when I was nearing the end of my divorce.

Although finding a new relationship was not what I was focusing on at the time I still included a relationship area. In it I included the symbol of a bull to represent the astrological symbol of a Taurus. My symbol is a Cancer which according to astrology is most compatible with a Taurus. 3 months after I created this vision board I met my LOVE who is has been perfect for me.

Coincidence?

Maybe, but I like to think that it was a result of me

focusing on what I needed

at the time to heal myself

and the universe

knew that this person would help me along that path.

Christine Kane's blog has wonderful information on how to create you own Treasure Map/Vision board along with her own story on how a vision board transformed her life. I recommend taking a look.