Vision Board Assembled

I took my time with this one.  I wanted to let the images rumble around in my head for a while before I edited them down to something manageable. As it was, I probably didn’t edit them down as far as I could have.  But I really loved the pictures I chose and I didn’t want to lose any of them.  So one learning I had: not good at editing.  A reluctant editor. 

I have shown the completed Vision Board to several people and a couple of them saw vacations in it.  They didn’t realize that the board was only about work – and maybe vacation time is an important aspect of work.  I found their observation interesting.  Another person wasn’t familiar with Vision Boards and asked what they were.  My one-liner to her was ‘subconscious goal-setting’.  I truly believe this.  When I have assembled vision boards in the past I have found that the more I let my gut choose the pictures, the more the pictures spell out things my heart desires.  When I try to influence the outcome, the result ends up feeling superficial and unsatisfying. 

This time I really did my best to let my subconscious do the work. 

As I reviewed the completed Vision Board I was drawn to certain images. 

Table and Chairs: (just below centre)

This signifies gathering, collaboration, support, community, connecting, brainstorming, creation, development, groups

Windows: (bottom centre)

Clarity, vision, space, openness

Hallway: (lower left corner)

Objects of interest, leading somewhere – the journey is as important as the destination

Chandelier: (centre)

The words surrounding it: simply brilliant, unconventional wisdom – how I like to approach my work

Bright, light, warm, natural (candles vs. fluorescent)

Fireplace: (off-centre)

Warmth, heat, fire, excitement, gathering place

Ocean/Water: (top right corner)

The words: Sea Change, Postcards from the Edge – reflects the work I do with clients

Peace, calm – as the end result from therapy

Flowing, moving, living

Small pictures remind me of bubbles and bubbles made me think of ideas bubbling up

Green Space: (top left corner)

Green, growth, calm, peace, living, comfort, happiness – results of therapy

Chaise with the Portraits: (lower right corner)

This picture symbolizes to me the work I do in my office

Portraits symbolize my clients

Words that come to my mind about this picture are uncovering, Jungian, depth, complex, multilayered, multifaceted

Artist’s Studio: (centre right)

Space, high ceiling, windows, creative, room to move, not constrained, room to create

Chocolate and Berries: (just lower right of centre)

Food for life, delicious, luxurious, something you enjoy because you enjoy it – not because it’s good for you, really enjoying life, sinking your teeth into it

I have two upcoming Vision Board workshops with Chrysalis Society helping their clients explore their goals and desires for the coming year.  I am also anticipating doing Vision Board work with corporate clients to help them with goal-setting and business development. 

I find the process of creating Vision Boards and the results achieved very rewarding for myself and others.  I also like that it feels very creative and intuitive yet it doesn’t require any real artistic talent!