Lola

Way to go!
sserenity

Anything that I’m having trouble with or imaging being able to handle, I add “yet” to the end of it in my head. So “I’m not so good at managing my finances – yet” and “I haven’t found my dream partner – yet”. Tells my mind that it’s a work in process. The best thing about my past is that it’s behind me – how cool is that. We survived, and some of those crazy habits that we all have (the kinds of things that people post about on Susan’s site that they wish they could change about themselves) probably helped us get through at some point, that’s why we started doing them.

I used to be obsessed about my past and the negative stuff that happened. Now I am intrigued by the future, and the fact that the more I get better the more my previous dreams for my life just seem like lame ways to get through life, not nearly big or brave enough! I stayed with a lying cheating weak guy for years, then when he left me in an instant for someone else (leaving me to sell a house, move his stuff out, basically do everything while he moved straight in with someone else), I thought my world had caved in. In reality my life was just beginning. Now I wouldn’t give him the time of day, but before I started looking at my past and my childhood and getting real about what hurt, I thought he was just a GOD. Not … so … much.

I read the posts on Susan’s site and I wish I could tell people to hang in there, REAL friendships and relationships and respect does exist. Hard to see from the pain they are in – they don’t realise how shortchanged they have been. My relationship was an insult to my intelligence and good taste! It ending was actually one of the high points of my life – though I didn’t see it that way at the time. I got so used to numbing out my real feelings – from decades of it in my family – that I conveniently ignored his crappy treatment and obvious lies – because I couldn’t imagine being treated any better. I have the rest of my life to make that up to myself! So have we all …

tangolola

I agree with Bradshaw’s work, but I personally find his exercises unappealing because of how he comes at them. I prefer Susan Anderson’s approach to working with an “inner child”.

The best to you and your project.

This really helps, I might adapt the process without having to make too many changes to make it my own. Its a pretty clear cut blueprint:).

I must admit that I shivered a bit at the thought of making a case against myself to propel the change. I’m indeed miserable and really sad, so it would be a very compelling case. ***sigh*** Man do I have my work cut out for me. Bit by bit though .

Thanks again

Thanks! Yes, it definitely was Divine timing

That is cool about making a second one. I too felt like mine was too small – a full piece of poster board – but had never considered making a second one – I’m definitely one who finds herself still living “can’t see the forest for the trees” every now and again. So creating another vision board sounds like a great activity for my “me time” this weekend – thanks for the inspiration

BTW, have you noticed any difference in how you feel or what your experiencing since you created them?

It’s also great to hear how it lifts your spirits! Woo hoo!

Also, not sure where that avatar came from. Certainly isn’t one I chose…