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By Brenda Maxfield
What is it you want? Do you know? Have you brainstormed a list? Do you know what you want in different areas of your life? For example, do you know what kind of income you'd like to earn by the end of the year? Or can you visualize the kind of relationship you'd like to have with your teenager three months from now?
Of course, the first thing that must be done is to decide what exactly it is that you want. Take some pieces of paper and head them. Your headings might be: financial, spiritual, physical, emotional, mental, and social. Then spend at least 10 minutes with each category writing all the dreams you have in that area. Let the lists set awhile. When you go back to them, you will want to adjust and refine your dreams. (I'm not going to spend much time on this step because I want to get to the Dream Board. But I'm sure you'll want to take your time here. If you'd more guidance, let me know!)
Now choose one of the areas in which you feel the greatest need. Gather a huge stack of old magazines, a pair of scissors, and some glue. Put on some happy, soothing music and sit down where you'll be comfortable. Start flipping through the magazines looking for any pictures, words, or phrases that illustrate your dreams and goals in that area. For example, if I chose "social" I would find a picture of people having a picnic together. I'd cut out words like "laughter" or "friendship." Maybe I'd cut out a picture of a birthday party, or a calendar with a date circled.
Once you have a wide variety of things cut out you can start to put together your dream board. Now I've read differing opinions on how to form a "proper" dream board. Some folks urge people to get a large piece of poster board and section it off with all the different life areas, putting pictures and words in each section. Others teach that each dream board should only contain one area, such as "financial." Still others suggest that you make your dream board small enough to carry around with you. I've also read that the color of the poster board is important. I've listened to admonitions to put real photos of yourself within the dream board.
The important thing is to make your dream board so that it pleases you. When you look at it, you should get a warm happy conviction that you're looking at a slice of life that you would be happy to experience. Include something that indicates service to your fellow man. Remember, your dream board must harmonize with your integrity and values.
After you've arranged and glued all your pictures onto your dream board, it's time to put it up. Personally, I've mounted my dream boards on the walls of my bedroom, my bathroom, and on the fridge. Have fun choosing a spot where you know you'll see your dream board every day. Look at it with pleasure. Visualize it becoming a reality.
Then, hang on! It's sometimes surprising how quickly our desires manifest once we've spent time making a dream board. And once you see this one coming true, get busy on your next one. You'll want to have a constant cycle of dream boards circling through your house!
Blessings to you and yours . . .
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© 2001 Brenda Maxfield
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Brenda Maxfield (Inspiration is her business!) runs a successful Internet business from her home. She is particularly interested in helping others achieve a balanced life. She loves to see others retire quickly, giving them the money and time they want to pursue their dreams. She is also an elementary school counselor. She enjoys writing, reading, volunteering at church, and traveling. Brenda has lived in four countries, Honduras, Grand Cayman, Costa Rica, and the United States. She has published over 200 articles and one book. Brenda is married to Paul, a middle school principal. They have two children, Bethany and Nathan. She loves to write and she is eager to help you!
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