I’ve been in the habit of making lists lately. It helps me keep organized, stay focused, and mindful of the time that I only have to finish every task. There is no better feeling than crossing out things you’ve accomplished in your list. As for me, be it doing chores or paying the bills, down to every reading that I need to do for the first half of my research, I make a list!
But yesterday, I’ve made a list of a different kind. Well, it’s not exactly a list. I’ve made a visual of things I want to achieve this year.
I was inspired by the dream book we were made to do by our instructor in DEVC 70 (Interpersonal Communication in Development) in 1998. Unlike some of my classmates who went as far as thinking of their future families and a whole lot of far-fetched dreams, I only listed four. Probably I wasn’t into believing the power of visualization at that time. So, I limited my dreams into what were actually achievable in the very near future.
A few years after I graduated and when I started teaching the same course, it came to me that three out of four of my “dreams” came true! As for the one that remains unfulfilled, I can still very much accomplish that if only I put my heart into it.
Now armed with ambition and faith in the power of creative visualization, I’ve made a poster of things I want to get this year. I’ve put it as wallpaper of my Apple and printed one for my planner to constantly remind me of what I need to get and force myself each day to work on those goals. Of course, I’ve also made the visual as sort of placing an order to the Universe to provide my heart’s desires this 2008.
Speaking of ordering, I’ve been particular with the details of my wishes this time. I had a blast making my poster as if I was about to get all my wishes with utmost certainty! Everybody should try it!
So from four goals in 1998, I’ve gone up to seven for 2008. I know some are seemingly silly, but I don’t mind. These are things that I want and I do hope I get a grand slam this time. Why? Because they’re not only for me, but for my family and the people who matter to me.
