Preparing for Treasure Map 2010 - Page 10

[tanyalynn]

Originally Posted by Tracy

Here is the link to my article about Pisces NEW MOON.

I believe you will find it supportive as you all prepare for TreasureMap next month.

http://margaretwendt.com/columns.php#copy

Thank you for that article. I found it helpful--I may need to print it out to keep the ideas from getting lost in daily life, but I think it will be useful.

Originally Posted by Oriole

Does anyone know already some of the things they want for next year? I'm trying very hard not to look for images, but I can't help but to make a mental list for my plans for next year.

I have goals, DH and I have joint goals, things we want for the family. And since this is my first year, and I've not organized my thoughts in this way before (going to use the 9-square method), well, I figured I should at least get some ideas percolating around beforehand. Some things I'd assume will change, or at least be refined, but some overarching family goals seem more set.

I think being mindful of what's going on this month, re: Tracy's article, which is a nice explanation for such a newbie as myself, will be helpful for me when it comes time to really pull things together and make a plan.

[Tracy]

TanyaLopez,
You have never made a TM before? huh? What? I thought for sure you were in this mix years ago!!!!

So, glad you are here now!
hugs

[CherylAnn]

My 2009 TM was a bust, pretty much. Things didn't manifest the way I wanted them to. I think I'm being a bit ungrateful, though, too. For instance, I put the UK in my travel area. I haven't made it to the UK although I had specific reasons to go there. Instead, I'm leaving for Nicaragua on Tuesday for a week. I've been aching to travel and I'm going to travel. I need to be grateful for that even though I'm not going to a part of the world I was expecting or hoping to go to.

I had big hopes for my health area. Tore my ACL in July, had it fixed in August, gained 15 lbs., and have had to spend a lot of time catching up. In the process, I'm making some discoveries about my diet and I'm rethinking the way I feed my family...which has been mostly whole foods and vegetarian, but not organic or particularly conscious when it comes to HFCS. So, I should be grateful that I'm gaining this new perspective through the injury and recovery. Still bummed that my body isn't in better shape this year than it was the year before because of all the catch-up I'm having to do.

So, I think that my 2010 TM will focus a lot more on my attitude and a lot less on specific things I want. Instead of being ticked off that I didn't get to take my music group to the UK, I should be really happy that we had a super successful concert in October. It's like I'm expecting the TM to do the work for me. I need to work harder to make this stuff happen and stop waiting for opportunity to fall into my lap. Nicaragua fell into my lap. I'm curious what that experience will bring and how it will relate to this overall feeling I've had that my life is going nowhere fast.

All this is to say that I'm looking forward to a fresh map!

[muse]

hi all, i have some catching up readin to do here but i'm looking forward to this years TM.

last yrs was quite amazing, i'd say almost everything on there has come to fruition; finding peace with being a single mama, finding a new home that feels like sanctuary, hormonal balance, exercise, nature, friendships..

i learned some interesting lessons about how things can manifest. for example i out a specific buddhist teacher on there, and when he came to town i was so heartbroken that the tickets to see him were sold out. i ended up going off to the ocean for the weekend and reading his book on the beach. i felt closer to him than in a 2 hr group talk and felt transformed. when i looked later at my TM i saw i had put his photo right on top of a picture of a woman meditating on a beach exactly like where i'd ended up

another example is apicture of a man i was inexplicably drawn to, i put him in the support/community section. well last sept i met a man online who *is* the man in the photo, in so many ways...we've been trying to meet for months now, talking long distance (2,000 miles) since sept, and now we're about to meet IRL next week. EEK! exciting and anxiety ridden all at once. but i thought how perfect the timing is, from fall equinox-spring equinox, then we meet right before i do the new map.

when i kept wondering why don't i have a man in my lfie, or why can't he and i meet, i realised it was to do with where i put him on my map, and the section for love is just an empty bed with some nice sheets. and i did get the nice new sheets this year! lol.

so i wonder if i should cut him out and move him this week, or no? he has definitely been an enormous support to me for 6 months, which is the section he was in

the only last thing on there , which i've had 2 yrs now, and which hasn't turned into actuality, is a white VW camper van. well it hit me a few weeks ago that that is not so much about owning one as about what it represents which is freedom, and hopes for the future..at one point this man and i talked about driving across coutnry some day in a camper van with my kids in back..

and now the last couple of weeks it seems like wherever i turn there is a white vw camper van, and it's always such a reminger to trust in the future/potential...

[CherylAnn]

Wow, Muse, that sounds amazing!!! I so love hearing your perspective and your attitude!

I have a question for Tracy or anyone who wants to answer. This year will be my 4th Treasure Map. Last year's map didn't go so well, admittedly due to my own attitude and a lot of stopping myself from moving forward by being too "reasonable". I have an image of a piece of art I'd like to create that has been in my mind for several months. I've been slowly gathering supplies, but some pieces are harder to get...like I need a nice map of the UK. I think I want this piece of art to be my Treasure Map, but it's so contrary to the way it is supposed to be done. I'm "supposed" to wait until the right time to purchase the magazines and then create. However, this image feels kind of like a phoenix waiting to burst out. The colors are even phoenix-ish. Maybe I should stick to the traditional Treasure Map and also do the piece of art? I don't know. I'm feeling pretty single-minded and I think part of my problem with last year is that I'm resenting choices I made that put my greatest desire and bliss on the back burner yet again when the time could be ripe. I just got home from a dinner party. I've had this secret desire for so long, but so powerfully for a year. I never have revealed it to anyone but my family. Then, tonight at the dinner party with 4 other couples who are our closest friends, my secret desire came out in a weird and unexpected way and everyone was so inspired by it. They call my not moving forward silly and insist that I have to do this thing I want so badly. Having the support of my friends was unexpected, too. It will require money, sacrifice, being away from my husband and children (who, remarkably, also ALL support this desire). I'm such a fool, but I'm terrified. And, it's probably obvious that I have imbibed at this dinner party. I feel like I'm on the edge of something...a precipice or something spectacular. Either way, I am bound to learn and grow and having the support of my family and closest friends means that if I fail I won't come home to humiliation. So, I feel like maybe my Treasure Map should mirror this sense of throwing it all up to fate. Putting it out there for advice...

[Mary-Beth]

Looking forward to making another map!!

I saw many things manifested in 2009. I always have a great time making the map and enjoy looking at it through the year.

Right now I have a special challenge in my marriage. Hoping this process will help me with that as well.

[meandk0610]

if i want to file for a divorce this summer and for my husband to move back to his mother country (which his mother is encouraging him to do (she lives in the US)), any ideas on where i would show something like that on my map? i guess i could put a picture of him on top of a map of the country in some region of the TM and a picture of me and dd together in some region of the TM? same region?

thanks!

[PlayaMama]

cherylann, i think you should wait for the treasure map timing. either do a separate art piece or save your energy for one more month.

[lucimomster]

Hey Tracy, what time of day does the Aries new moon officially start on the 14th for those of us in the Eastern Daylight time zone?

I'm envisioning where and when I can start searching for magazines and other images. I just found out I can get perfectly good used magazines from my library bookstore for just a quarter apiece, but in case there are vast numbers of MDCers in my town reading this, I want to get there EARLY that day, if I can! I'll buy some brand-new magazines, too, but that just seemed like the motherlode of potential, at a frugal cost!

ETA:
Oh, and thank you thank you thank you thank you again for introducing me to what has become one of my primary spiritual/psychological/emotional/physical practices! I love what TMapping has done for me and my friends!

[doubledutch]

i haven't kept up with this thread lately. i feel like i'm in the middle of a storm (um, sh*t storm, maybe?) and i'm just waiting it out, and that's all i can do. it's one of those "whatever doesn't kill us makes us stronger" things. there's no way to maintain the status quo. it's either going to be really good or really bad. i'm almost voting for bad, for an ending.

are these normal end-of-the-astrological-year feelings? lol . . .

[_ktg_]

Originally Posted by doubledutch

i haven't kept up with this thread lately. i feel like i'm in the middle of a storm (um, sh*t storm, maybe?) and i'm just waiting it out, and that's all i can do. it's one of those "whatever doesn't kill us makes us stronger" things. there's no way to maintain the status quo. it's either going to be really good or really bad. i'm almost voting for bad, for an ending.

are these normal end-of-the-astrological-year feelings? lol . . .

I felt that way during the Aquarisus (sp?) new moon... everything hit the fan and then some.

Since the change to the Piceses start... a bit of calm, but still freaky/odd things coming up. I'm just trying to keep my head down, declutter more, and keep my eyes on the prize... april!

[Tracy]

Originally Posted by CherylAnn

Wow, Muse, that sounds amazing!!! I so love hearing your perspective and your attitude!

I have a question for Tracy or anyone who wants to answer. This year will be my 4th Treasure Map. Last year's map didn't go so well, admittedly due to my own attitude and a lot of stopping myself from moving forward by being too "reasonable". I have an image of a piece of art I'd like to create that has been in my mind for several months. I've been slowly gathering supplies, but some pieces are harder to get...like I need a nice map of the UK. I think I want this piece of art to be my Treasure Map, but it's so contrary to the way it is supposed to be done. I'm "supposed" to wait until the right time to purchase the magazines and then create. However, this image feels kind of like a phoenix waiting to burst out. The colors are even phoenix-ish. Maybe I should stick to the traditional Treasure Map and also do the piece of art? I don't know. I'm feeling pretty single-minded and I think part of my problem with last year is that I'm resenting choices I made that put my greatest desire and bliss on the back burner yet again when the time could be ripe. I just got home from a dinner party. I've had this secret desire for so long, but so powerfully for a year. I never have revealed it to anyone but my family. Then, tonight at the dinner party with 4 other couples who are our closest friends, my secret desire came out in a weird and unexpected way and everyone was so inspired by it. They call my not moving forward silly and insist that I have to do this thing I want so badly. Having the support of my friends was unexpected, too. It will require money, sacrifice, being away from my husband and children (who, remarkably, also ALL support this desire). I'm such a fool, but I'm terrified. And, it's probably obvious that I have imbibed at this dinner party. I feel like I'm on the edge of something...a precipice or something spectacular. Either way, I am bound to learn and grow and having the support of my family and closest friends means that if I fail I won't come home to humiliation. So, I feel like maybe my Treasure Map should mirror this sense of throwing it all up to fate. Putting it out there for advice...

Do your art now. It feels like it wants to come out of you and you should honor it. But do your Treasure Map on Aries New Moon. It is not that far off, just three weeks. But begin your art project ASAP. Pisces rules Art and so your energy feels right in sync.

[Tracy]

Originally Posted by meandk0610

if i want to file for a divorce this summer and for my husband to move back to his mother country (which his mother is encouraging him to do (she lives in the US)), any ideas on where i would show something like that on my map? i guess i could put a picture of him on top of a map of the country in some region of the TM and a picture of me and dd together in some region of the TM? same region?

thanks!

I would put an image of a peaceful abundant divorce, what that image is, is up to you. But I would put it up there near the relationship corner. I don't think I would make it the main focus of the relationship corner. Afterall, you might want to leave a little space for a new person to come in or at the very least a space for a image of a 'new' you in relationship.

Don't put your husband anywhere on your map. Skip his mother country too.
That's his issue not your's...you are free to move about the world now without him.

[Tracy]

Originally Posted by lucimomster

Hey Tracy, what time of day does the Aries new moon officially start on the 14th for those of us in the Eastern Daylight time zone?

I'm envisioning where and when I can start searching for magazines and other images. I just found out I can get perfectly good used magazines from my library bookstore for just a quarter apiece, but in case there are vast numbers of MDCers in my town reading this, I want to get there EARLY that day, if I can! I'll buy some brand-new magazines, too, but that just seemed like the motherlode of potential, at a frugal cost!

ETA:
Oh, and thank you thank you thank you thank you again for introducing me to what has become one of my primary spiritual/psychological/emotional/physical practices! I love what TMapping has done for me and my friends!

You're welcome!

new moon is 8:29am EDT April 14

[Tracy]

Originally Posted by doubledutch

i haven't kept up with this thread lately. i feel like i'm in the middle of a storm (um, sh*t storm, maybe?) and i'm just waiting it out, and that's all i can do. it's one of those "whatever doesn't kill us makes us stronger" things. there's no way to maintain the status quo. it's either going to be really good or really bad. i'm almost voting for bad, for an ending.

are these normal end-of-the-astrological-year feelings? lol . . .

Yeah, Aquarius energy was a tough one. In some ways I think a lot of of us are still processing the energy that came up in Feb. Pisces can also bring up dreck since fears and issues related to perceived loss. Accent on "perceived".

Anyway, keep up the good fight. We're all processing crap. It is that time of year, then by the time we get to 4/14 we'll be much fresher. I promise.

[tanyalynn]

Originally Posted by Tracy

TanyaLopez,
You have never made a TM before? huh? What? I thought for sure you were in this mix years ago!!!!

So, glad you are here now!
hugs

Not me, it took me quite a while to find the Spirituality forum. But thank you for the welcome.

Originally Posted by Tracy

Yeah, Aquarius energy was a tough one. In some ways I think a lot of of us are still processing the energy that came up in Feb. Pisces can also bring up dreck since fears and issues related to perceived loss. Accent on "perceived".

Anyway, keep up the good fight. We're all processing crap. It is that time of year, then by the time we get to 4/14 we'll be much fresher. I promise.

Any guidance (Tracy or anyone) on how to do this, or how to support a spouse in this? We've been doing this for the last few years, the losses really did have silver linings, but life is not as simple as it used to be.

[mandib50]

so this is bad of me ... i'm not doing a map this year
last year's was a complete and total bust. like things that i had on there actually went backwards. opportunities that knocked on my door were pulled out from under me in a pretty distressing way.

i realize there is time left. but i ripped everything off my map

i am happy that so many of you had a successful year
maybe i will try again after a break.

[Freedom~Mama]

I feel like this year is going to be a big year for me and although I do have some things in mind for my Treasure Map (having a peaceful divorce and co-parenting relationship, lose weight and get in shape/healthy, do well in school, be a calm, peaceful and loving single mom, be independent and have my own clutter free space, get out of debt and save some money, and just get back some of my old vibrance and excitement for life). I am not sure though how I want to put everything on my map, how to organize it etc. The first TM I ever did I did a combo of pictures, words and phrases. I think I put way too many things on it and it wasn't a very successful year for me. The next year I only put words and phrases on the map (no pictures) and it was so-so, and then the current TM has been very successful and I only used pictures. I am not sure what to do for this year! Should I spend time thinking about this or just be spontaneous and go with what I am feeling when the time comes?

[redveg]

I am so lost, haven't been keeping up. I feel like I am stuck. Time to catch up as this is my first time doing a TM and I have no clue.

[wombatclay]

Big hugs Mandib... my map hasn't been what I thought it would this year either.