Vision Boards

I have been a big fan of John Assaraf for a few years now. I loved The Secret and I particularly loved the positive feeling that it left me with. I think that anything positive is good. Not only have I read the books, but I also have the audio books, and I listen to them while I illustrate. I have inked hidden pictures while filling my art with positive feelings, and it's awesome! While working on custom champagne flute sets, I listen to my amazing audio books and send happiness and longevity to the soon-to-be wedded couple as I create their new glassware.

Right from the beginning, John Assaraf's words seemed to click with me. He was the one that really stuck out to me, and I have been on a mission to absorb as much of his knowledge on the power of the mind as I can get. I have been particularly interested in his whole vision board theory, and I am ready to give it a try. Actually, I am excited about it! He has studied highly successful people, and the importance of goal-setting. You really MUST have clear and concise goals in order to achieve anything. Without specific order or direction, how on earth are you going to achieve anything? Okay, I get it.

The most successful people in the world have written goal statements. But taking it a step further, John explores the world of vision boards. A vision board is basically a collage of cut out objects that represent or symbolize what you would like to achieve as well as any written words that have a direct meaning. I have begun making my list of goals, and divided it up into 4 sections: Family & relationships, Career, Material posessions, and recreation. My career goals are pretty specific, as well as recreation. I would like to experience a huge list of far away places, foods, and soak in unknown cultures. Family & relationships consist of Pilates, maybe taking a Yoga class, and having fun with healthy foods while incorporating it into my family life. I would also like to learn more about meditation, as it quiets the mind. I could really use some of that - I have alot of stuff going on in there all the time! I have incorporated most of my family goals into my recreation goals, and enjoy my family time in that manner. Material posessions, not so much. That column was blank for several days, and I just added "80's toys". They make me happy, and I have collected my favorites over the years. I would like more, and not because of the dollar value, but for the childhood glimpse I get when I see them.

Vision boards not only help you to clearly define your goals and desires, but they also imprint your subconscious mind with direct orders. I can't wait to see what my subconscious mind is capable of!