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Tools to Jump Start Your Dreams in 2018 by Erica Murray
Every time I listen to the Mary Mary song , ” Get Up ,” I am inspired to take the commitment to realizing my dreams , whether it is spiritual , physical , career , family , or financial , to a higher level . However , sometimes my brain gets stuck on the how ’ s to accomplish my ideas , like how do I do that , how do I do this , how in the world is that going to happen , or , better yet , how do I simply get started . Most of you reading this article have a toolbox somewhere in your home that contains tools to repair , tighten-up , and create new projects . Divas and Swaggers alike , for the project of life , listed below are tools that will help you jump start your dreams in 2018 .
What are you afraid of ? Don ’ t you know What you ’ re made of ?
One of God ’ s Greatest creations Take this invitation now Get up
‘ Cause you can ’ t stop … If you wanna get there Clocks don ’ t stop and Time won ’ t wait
Tool # 1 – The Creation Box
There are many variations of the creation box . Personalize the box to fit your personality . After all , it ’ s what goes in the creation box that will change your life .
Start with purchasing or creating an attractive looking box . You can purchase a box from Michael ’ s Crafts , JoAnn Fabrics , Lowe ’ s , you get the idea . I ’ ve gotten both of my boxes from the Marshall ’ s Home Store . One is beaded in red , the other is white . Both are beautiful boxes that resonate with me . Buy or create something that resonates with you .
Next , write on the inside of the box “ Everything in this box , or something better , already exists . Thank you God .”
Then , gather magazines , books , and catalogs . Cut out pictures , symbols , and words that symbolize what you desire to do , be , or have in your life . Feel free to write down your desires and place those in the box . Be careful not to place anything in the box that you have resistance to . Only place those things in the box that , in a perfect world , you would do , be , or have in your life . Do not judge whether what you desire is realistic . Do not judge anything . Simply cut out and place your desires into the creation box and watch your desires become part of your reality . The universe will align people , place and resources into your path that will assist you . You ’ ll be amazed by the results !
Tool # 2 – The Vision Board
The vision board is similar to the creation box . The biggest distinction is that the purpose of the vision board is to help you visualize your desires . Visualization is very powerful and changes lives because eventually you move from visualizing your dreams , to feeling your dreams , to eventually watching your dreams actualized .
Start with purchasing a large piece of cardboard that you can buy from Staples or Office Depot . Next , gather magazines , books and brochures . Clip out pictures , symbols , and words that symbolize what you desire to do , be , or have in your life . Organize your desires and place like clippings together . For instance , place clippings for Family together , Career together , Well-Being together , you get the point . Glue or tape your clippings to the cardboard . Get as creative as you ’ d like . Remember , this is your vision board . Be careful not to place words on the vision board that create what you don ’ t want . For instance , instead of placing ‘ debt free ’ on your board , place ‘ financial freedom ’. If you place debt free , you ’ ll always have debt that you desire to be free from .
Once you ’ ve completed your board , place it in a conspicuous space that allows you to look at and feel what ’ s on your vision board daily . Trust and have faith in your desires and watch God do the rest . The results are incredible !
Tool # 3 – The Circle of Inspiration
I refer to this last tool as the Circle of Inspiration . It differs from the creation box and the vision board in that it provides the catalyst for designing these creations . This is a great tool to use if you ’ re unsure of what you want to achieve . The Circle of Inspiration originates from indigenous traditions . The premise is to surround yourself with a circle of friends that will help you resolve internal struggles and open the space for you to answer your own questions . Start with gathering together four to six friends . Be selective to only choose those persons that are supportive and encouraging to your aspirations . Next , speak your desire to the group . For instance , “ I desire a career change and need help with discovering my next steps .” Each person in the group will take turns asking questions that will assist you with your desire . By the end of the exercise , you should be clear on your next steps and have actions assigned that move you forward with your desire . One of those actions should be creating a creation box or vision board !
All of the tools listed above have one thing in common – intention . It ’ s been said before that , wherever we place intent , will have our attention . In 2010 , place your attention on your intentions , and watch your dreams become reality . Happy Creating !