Prepping for the 2013 Treasure Map! - Page 3

[owlhowl]

What would be better? An all text treasure map or printed pictures in black & white? I don't have a colour printer...not sure if b/w is too "blah" looking.

Also for varification...right now we are supposed to be decluttering, organizing and just thinking about our map? When do we put the map together? Thank you!

<3

[jazzybaby9]

Originally Posted by owlhowl 

What would be better? An all text treasure map or printed pictures in black & white? I don't have a colour printer...not sure if b/w is too "blah" looking.

Also for varification...right now we are supposed to be decluttering, organizing and just thinking about our map? When do we put the map together? Thank you!

<3

Hi!

You can always cut images from magazines or other sources too.

Also, the info for the actual Treasure Mapping time is on the first page of this thread, the very first post by Tracy.

HTH

[owlhowl]

I went back and read the whole thread and the first post of the 2012 thread

I don't have any magazines to cut. So I am considering either just hand written words/sentences, printed black and white pictures or maybe a sticky blog post or maybe a folder with pictures (on my phone). I would really appreciate any insight on which type of map would be better.

[tri31]

Originally Posted by owlhowl 

I went back and read the whole thread and the first post of the 2012 thread

I don't have any magazines to cut. So I am considering either just hand written words/sentences, printed black and white pictures or maybe a sticky blog post or maybe a folder with pictures (on my phone). I would really appreciate any insight on which type of map would be better.

I had those same questions, but only because I can see that my map has (in two areas) successfully brought me more "wanting". After meditating on it I am comfortable with that being the right thing for me right now. I have to get going with purging last years energy.

[rcr]

Subbing (and if mine doesn't start working soon I am going to have to seriously reconsider TMing. Maybe I am doing something wrong?)

[mi_amor]

Subbing

[_ktg_]

subbing!  I love this time of year

[gumblossom]

I am really struggling with the "decluttering" part of preparing for the TM.

I know I need to do it, but after working all day, the last thing I feel like doing when I get home is decluttering.

However, at least at work I did tidy up the files on my computer. It was about time for it.It was getting a bit crazy.

It is an important part of prepping for the TM isn't it? Any tips greatly appreciated.

rcr, has nothing from your TM happened? Or is there one thing in particular? A lot of stuff is still happening for me from last year's TM, but the one I want most is still elusive. I know there is still time for our TMs to work, so who knows?

Even last week things are still manifesting. I had some stuff on my TM about always having enough money and the TM has worked in surprising and small ways. I haven't had a windfall or a lottery win (that would be lovely) but I did get offered more work last year, which bumped up my pay, then when things got tight again for us we were surprised the bank loaned us some more money. Last week I found out that my employer forgot to give me a pay rise last July and I will be getting 6 months arrears in my next pay. So I feel it has worked steadily for me.

I have also become healthier in the last year, which was one of my goals, and found a way of eating nutritionally that really works for me. I didn't say anything on my TM about losing weight, rather I put in "fit", "healthy", that sort of thing, and I have lost about 10 kilos and never felt better.

But the big one - the healthy pregnancy and baby- still hasn't come. I did get pregnant again on this TM, but lost it early.

There's still time though, and I do think because it is such a "big" one, it can take years to  manifest. So I'll be putting it on this year's TM again, only this time I will take the advice other posters have given and just put one picture of pregnancy and one of a healthy baby, maybe that will help. I also read that the picture should look like you, perhaps with a picture of my face on a pregnant body? Or a pregnant woman my age rather than a 20-something year old? Should I use a photo of me when I was pregnant in the past? Somehow that doesn't feel right.

Although I'm not motivated to clean and declutter, I am getting excited about the TM and have bought several magazines which I haven't even opened. I can't wait...

[tri31]

But the big one - the healthy pregnancy and baby- still hasn't come. I did get pregnant again on this TM, but lost it early.

There's still time though, and I do think because it is such a "big" one, it can take years to  manifest. So I'll be putting it on this year's TM again, only this time I will take the advice other posters have given and just put one picture of pregnancy and one of a healthy baby, maybe that will help. I also read that the picture should look like you, perhaps with a picture of my face on a pregnant body? Or a pregnant woman my age rather than a 20-something year old? Should I use a photo of me when I was pregnant in the past? Somehow that doesn't feel right.

Although I'm not motivated to clean and declutter, I am getting excited about the TM and have bought several magazines which I haven't even opened. I can't wait...

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Maybe a fertility symbol? Hathor graced our birth in June.  As for decluttering, I think it can take any form you need it to. Perhaps you could employ someone in the house to do some of the sorting and stuff for you? 

[Tricia Valek]

Inspiration http://organizingmadefun.blogspot.com/2011/10/31-days-to-cheaply-organize-your-home_22.html

[ian'smommaya]

I am moving along with the de-cluttering aspect of treasure mapping. Super excited about getting rid of the old and spring cleaning!

[gumblossom]

Thankyou Tricia Valek. I have spent some time looking at that blog and it is very inspiring. I know I still have time to de-clutter this place and I am going to get into it this weekend, then commit 15 minutes a day. That should get things happening. At the moment it looks like complete chaos in my home, just getting the basic chores done seems difficult, but I know if I declutter , then all of those chores wouldn't seem insurmountable.

I also see how new things might not come into my life when there's so much disorder

I like having this thread to motivate me and love hearing what everyone else is doing to prepare for the TM.

[vydalea]

Concentrating on Cleaning the walls, windows and curtains this year. I was just kind of called to do it. Letting light in or something, maybe??

[philomom]

Originally Posted by rcr 

Subbing (and if mine doesn't start working soon I am going to have to seriously reconsider TMing. Maybe I am doing something wrong?)

My first couple of Tmaps did just okay. But this last one was the whammy! I got a job. DD got a scholarship and got off to college. Hubby landed a job he loves. DS took a huge turn for the better with his school issues.

I'm de-cluttering every weekend. I can't wait to try this again!

[mysticmomma]

I'm being called to some feng shui stuff lately. I was reading about toilets and feng shui, and came across info that suggested not to have pictures of yourself or of things you want to manifest in the bathroom because the toilet is an energy sucker. So, I redid our bathrooms and moved my treasure map out to my computer area instead. I had originally put it there because it would be the first thing I saw when I woke up, and the last thing I saw going to bed. I don't notice any change, but I still feel good about doing it. We've decluttered some and have a ways to go. I'm trying to get DH on board with getting some of the processed foods out of the house (not much luck). I'd love to go into our pantry and just chuck 70% of the crap in there. A few things that have really manifested for me nicely are some affirmations I put up. I returned to school at the spur of the moment. I put "our family supports our children as I return to school" in the helpful people area. Everyone has really stepped up. I've had a lot of support. The other thing, I may have posted about this before, was a picture that says "I love my sister" with a big heart. I was going to put it in the family area, but decided to put it in helpful people instead. She has become so helpful to me! We used to have a very much mother daughter relationship (my mom is very mentally ill) and we're coming to a place where we can be friends and sisters and her energy doesn't drain me anymore. The next room to be tackled is the master bedroom. Happy thoughts everyone!

Trisha

[gumblossom]

philomom and mysticmomma, I love hearing how other's TMs have worked. When I look back at mine, I realize that a lot has come to me, and I hope that this year's TM will bring even more treasure into my life.

This thread is really helping me get the decluttering started. I feel so much more motivated now.

Yesterday I managed to do the filing that has been on top of the filing cabinet all year! What a difference to have that done. I also cleaned and tidied my computer desk. I am amazed at how grimey everything was. I also went through some clothing and I have a big pile of stuff to list on ebay today.

 I have written a big list of the work to be done and I have a long way to go, but I am starting feel the progress .

It is very "freeing" to let go of clutter isn't it?

[mysticmomma]

Freeing indeed.

[anjelika]

Subscribing - I desperately need some clarity in my life...

[Devaskyla]

I've gotten rid of a bunch of books (both mine and the kids) although I'm sure I could get rid of more. I did however buy a bunch of books for the kids,but they're all for homeschooling where as the books I got rid of were books that will never even be looked at.

I've also gotten rid of a few clothes I don't love for the kids, instead of packing them away for the next youngest. And I'm slowly moving the dozen or so blue bags of donations in my basement out to donation bins. I need to call the women's shelter and find out if they're back taking donations (& if they pick up or I need to drop off) then sort out a couple of boxes of household goods for them. I already have a small one of saucepans we don't need, but I've got a blender, beater, small cheese grater, a not great but still working vacuum, some sheets and possibly a few other things that would make a start on a new household for someone.

I got some pictures hung that have been sitting around for 2 years because the glass on one was broken. They look really nice, so hopefully that counts as decluttering. And I'm slowly making headway with the mess on my dresser and the bedroom floor. I had it done awhile ago, but things just seem to end up accumulating there.

Even when I'm done, it's still going to look cluttered because we don't really have enough space and I can't exactly declutter the kids. Getting rid of stuff will help, though, I hope, even if we still have a bit of mess.

[Tricia Valek]

From Astrology Today; New Moon in Pisces 11 March "Mary & her little lamb". The keyword is ''HOPE''. Hope that can only be felt, childlike with complete trust & faith. The "lamb" suggests the sign of all new beginnings, Aries is coming soon. It brings together the past & the future, in overlapping levels. Be ready. The last decan of Pisces is associated with ups-and-downs. Mars entering Aries soon, promises things will start moving along quickly..