Creating

a Vision

BoardBy Lori Krein

What is a

Vision

Board?

A vision board is a visual depiction of your goals or dreams, consisting of a collage of images and/or words that are attached to a poster board or other surface and which you meditate on daily to speed manifestation of your goals and dreams.

Supplies

Foam core, cardboard, or, poster board (any

size)

Glue Sticks

Scissors

Variety of Magazines

Process

There is no "right" way to create a vision board. For instance, you might assign a theme to each corner of the board like Health, Job, Spirituality, Relationships. Or, it maybe the images want to go all over the place. Or, you might want to fold the board into a book that tells a story.

The “I Know Exactly What I Want” Vision Board

Do this vision board if:

You’re very clear about your desires You want to change your environment or surroundings, or if there is a specific thing you want to manifest in your life. (i.e. a new home, or

starting a business.)

With your clear desire in mind, set out looking for pictures in

magazines that portray your vision. Find images that capture

that idea for you. For example, if you want to learn guitar,

then find pictures of guitars, music, people playing guitars…anything that relates to that vision. Create your

vision board out of these images.

The “Opening and Allowing” Vision Board

Do this vision board if:

You’re not sure what exactly you

want. For example, if you’ve been in a period of depression or grief or

If you have a vision of what you

want, but are uncertain about it in

some way, or if you know you want

change but don’t know how.

The “Opening and Allowing”

Vision Board (cont.)

How to create this vision board:

Go through each magazine. Tear out images that delight you. Don’t ask why. Just have fun and be open to whatever calls to you. Then, as you paste the photos onto your board, ask yourself what each picture might mean? What is it telling you about you? Does it mean you need to take more naps, or you want to get a dog, or stop hanging out with a particular person?

Most likely you’ll know the answer. If you don’t, but you still love the image, then put it on your vision board anyway. It will have an answer for you soon enough. You might have NO idea what the board is about, but it will reveal itself to you in time. The Opening and Allowing Vision Board can be a powerful guide for you. Sometimes our egos think it knows what we want, but often those desires aren’t in alignment with who we really are. This process allows you to go deeper. It can speak to you and teach you a little bit about yourself and your passion.

The “Theme” Vision Board Do this vision board if:

- It’s your birthday or New Years or some significant event that starts a new cycle, or if you are working with one particular area of your life; for instance, Work & Career.

This Vision Board has clear parameters and intent. Before you begin, take a moment to hold the intention and the theme in mind. When you choose pictures, they will be in alignment with the theme. You can do the Theme Vision Board on smaller pages, and bind them together to create a journal.

Some things to remember about vision boards

You can use a combination of all three types of

vision boards if you prefer. You might start out

doing one kind, and then your intuition takes over

and shifts into a whole different mode. That’s called creativity. Just roll with it.

Your vision board might change as you are

making it. That's ok too!

Vision Journal

Another option is to use these same principles in

a big sketch book. Get a large sketch book and

keep an on-going vision journal. This is effective

for anyone, especially if you’re going through many transitions in your life.

Meditation

Before beginning to work on your vision board, find a quiet place to do the following meditation exercise.

Get comfortable. Feet on floor, back straight, hands on knees palms up. Deep breath in, slow breath out.

Imagine a ball of light right above your head. Imagine it’s warm and positive energy coming down through your head, through your body, down to your feet. Think about what you desire in your life. You have complete control over your thoughts and desires. Breath in the power and strength, breath out doubt, worry, negative thoughts.

Envision what you want in your life. Is it more joy, laughter, peace, love? Is it something more specific? How does it feel to have what you desire? Feel yourself there. You are the co-creator of your life. Breath in power, energy, courage, trust, joy and gratitude. Breath out doubt, resentment, fear.

Meditation (cont.)

See yourself surrounded by loving, supportive people. How does that feel? You have the power to create what you want and need in your life. Embrace that power. How does it feel to be strong and in control of your own destiny? Breath in beauty, community, balance.

Breath out pain, loss, grief.

Feel this new energy in your body. When you are ready, wiggle your fingers, toes…slowly open your eyes. You are now ready to create your vision board.

In Closing

Creating a Vision Board can be a powerful, life-

changing experience. But, don’t let that stop you

from making more! I work on a new vision board

a few times a year. New Years, my birthday, and in the fall. Each time, I discover new things about

myself and about what I am drawn towards.

I encourage you to place your vision board

someplace where you can view if every day, to

remind you about your dreams, inspirations, and

what brings you joy.