Prepping for the 2013 Treasure Map! - Page 4

[rcr]

Originally Posted by gumblossom 

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.

Really, not much. I put something on it about taking care of my mom... she died in November. Not exactly what I meant, although I know a TM can't save somebody from Alzheimer's.

I put babies all over it. My third and fourth IVFs (both in the last year) were BFN even though we went to a world-known specialist in Vegas.

My kid is still not reading.

ok, I do have extra money, which was in one picture on the TM, but that is only because my mom died.

I know there is still time. I have a FET next Thursday, so hopefully the baby will still work this year.

Maybe I should switch it up this year. I have done posterboard because I like it, but maybe I should experiment with other TMs.

What are other kinds of TMs out there that people are using?

[gumblossom]

rcr, I am really sorry for the loss of your mom. And that your IVF hasn't brought you the baby you want. I really hope the FT goes well and this time it is a BFP. There is still time for your TM to work. I still hope I'll get my BFP in the next few weeks.

I didn't do a poster for my TM. I did a visual diary using a scrap-booking album. I did about 5 or 6 pages. I liked how it turned out,and it meant plenty of room for all the things I wanted on there. But I don't know if it was too much. This year I will use the scrap booking album again but probably only do two pages. Because it is inside a book, I wouldn't see it everyday, so whether that made a difference, I don't know?

Well, the de-clutter bug seems to have got me. The progress continues. Yesterday I:

• decluttered my DS's craft corner and organised everything with labels
• cleaned and tidied all the surfaces in my bedroom: floor,bedside tables,dresser
• cleaned out the pantry and reorganised it
• tossed four garbage bags of junk!!!

Wow! I love this decluttering thing. I can't believe I felt unmotivated a few days ago. I still have a few more areas to do, and if I get a chance, my windows really need cleaning, but I might pay someone to do that.

[thatgirliknew]

DP and I are spending the whole week cleaning, fixing broken things, and decluttering. We even decluttered people. lol.

We have a terrible habit of being super soft and letting anyone who needs a place to stay come stay with us until they can get on their feet. It's a terrible habit only because EVERY PERSON we've ever let do that has taken advantage of us. We just rented a three bedroom house about a month ago. DP's best friend had been living with us since October, so he came with us. And also his friend from work said he was waiting on an approval from an apartment, could he stay with us for a week, two tops. Well, our roomie from since October ending up having his g/f over EVERY NIGHT until she finally just didn't leave... And then the buddy from work got denied for apartments because they were income based and he made too much. Then he started having his g/f over every night, and then she started bringing her three kids and after about a week and a half of that (yes, I am a VERY patient person), I told him that those kids were terrible (they were) and that I couldn't get any homework done and they stressed my kids out. So she stopped coming with the three kids for about a week, and then he started asking again every night if she could come stay the night! I didn't want to make him mad because he has really helped us out in the past but I was SOOOOOO thankful when he didn't come back after work this weekend because he got a new house. Then old roomie from since October and his girlfriend went to stay at their daughter's house "for a week" BUT they took everything they owned, so maybe their not coming back? They don't really bother me so I wouldn't have kicked them out, but it does give me more space and peace when they're not here...

So now the only people here on a daily basis are me, DP, and DD. :)

[DecemberSun]

Very excited about this!  I'm moving and just took my 2012 TM off the wall, which reminded me to find out the timing for this year's map.  Thanks, Tracey.  :)

I use phrases and pictures from magazines like back isues of Mothering, Mother Earth News, Sunset, Better Homes & Gardens, etc.  Not everything manifests, but most of it does.  And it's true that it can keep working til the very end of the year, and beyond.  For me, the TM is a visual reminder of what I want and feel is important for the year, not just a wish list.  I have a lot of fun making them, and my kids have really gotten into it the past couple years.  My best friend is a teacher and does them in her class too! 

[jazzybaby9]

Yes! Now since all the decluttering I've already done, I've now reorganized our health station too... as well as our apothecary and whatnot. It feels great. We are starting a body cleansing process too. DD has been having some health issues and I'm taking her to a TCM doc and a Chiro next week. Hopefully we get some answers. I am ready for all of us to start feeling better and making lots of progress in all realms!!!

[Freedom~Mama]

Still working on the decluttering!  Very excited about this years Treasure map!  This will be my 5th year Treasure Mapping and I have had some amazing results so far!

[gumblossom]

Freedom~Mama, can you elaborate a little on the amazing results of your TM? I would love to hear more.

I'd also like to hear from everyone if they've had successes and if they have a theory as to why they came about (you know, what you did on the TM, did you do a lot of decluttering - what kind?)

I keep learning so much. Which is why I enjoy this whole thing so much.

Unfortunately I haven't had a lot of time for decluttering this week, but I have managed to finish a craft project that's been ongoing for a while, and keeping the already uncluttered spaces free from clutter. There are a couple more that need doing. This weekend I tackle my Linen closet and the top of the half-wall in the kitchen which is practically everyone's dumping ground (especially DH).

[ms.shell]

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I've now reorganized our health station too... as well as our apothecary and whatnot. It feels great.

Hey, thanks for putting it like this, jazzybaby, that is great!  Today I faced the problem of decluttering/ making ordered a kitchen shelf and a bathroom shelf, both which I had to walk away from with nothing resolved...that overstuffed kitchen shelf can now become the whole 3 shelf cabinet which will now be my apothecary, THANK YOU.  And the mess on the bathroom closet shelf will soon become our well-ordered health center, tyvm! :)  Any tips in the organizing of such? ;)

Edited by ms.shell - 3/15/13 at 6:03am

[Tracy]

Originally Posted by jazzybaby9 

Tracy, last TM time, I decided not to do a map. I had cut out images that "sort of" spoke to me, but I never glued them down to make them permanent. Let me tell you, my life has been chaos - some good things - some not so good, but mostly a whole lot of indecision and confusion on my part.

I WILL be making a TM this time around. This will be my 5th year involved (and only my 4th year of actually making one since I threw last year to the wind).

And all that aggression you speak of - I can already tell it's going to be that kind of year for me. It will have to be.

Happy to have you back, Jazzybaby9!  I am sure your map will be on fire!

[Tracy]

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.

Hi Owlhowl, 

I love your name by the way.  Welcome to TrasureMapping.  I think you will enjoy the process.  Just a reminder for the next month, (today's date is march 15) until April 10th we are still processing last year's map.   We do not make our 2013 Map until April 10.    I will put up a new thread on April 10th.  I usually do it a little later into the day.   

What you should know is that everything you are feeling right now could change.  You may think as you consider your map that you don't want photos.  Or you may think you don't want all words.  Whatever it is you are thinking is fine BUT none of it matters.  The energy shifts on April 10th. It is like a birth, everything you think about the baby when he is in utero but once he arrives it is a new day.     If you wake up on the 10th and feel inclined to drive to the store and buy a couple magazines then do it... if you wake up and realize you only want to paint your treausre map and write sentances or quotes or affirmations than do that... all I am saying is that the energy shifts when the new moon occurs and you should follow the shift inside you.     

I think you will enjoy the process.  

hoot. hoot. 

Tracy

[Tracy]

Originally Posted by 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

Every year I tell Mysticmomma she rocks and how much I love her avatar.  

smooch.

T

[owlhowl]

Thanks, Tracy
<3

[mysticmomma]

We did a major declutter! I have 2 baskets of things that need homes. I've decided if they don't have homes come tm time, they go bye-bye!

[jazzybaby9]

Holy! It has been a VERY liberating couple of weeks... I cannot believe what a turn around I've made in just these past 2 weeks... I'm suddenly filled with energy to organize and scrub everything... suddenly filled with inspiration, motivation, and idea after idea! It's a serious breath of fresh air after being so heavy-feeling for all of last year... yeesh!

[Neva]

I feel the call to come back each year now. Usually it's with the strong urge to declutter.
This will be my fifth TM I believe.

I haven't had that urge to declutter yet but upon reflection I have done a lot of mental decluttering lately. I have a lot of mental blocks about my own capabilities and I struggle with anxiety. With the help DH we are busting down these down and our marriage is so much stronger. I am very head strong but so is he, so there is some conflict in doing so. I'm also seeing my fears for what they are, acknowledging them and moving on. Most are all really simple things like biking over a little bridge. Well I've been crossing more of these bridges and feeling good about. I slipped and feel off of one the other day into a muddy marsh. It didn't hurt and I felt really good about it, because I can fall and still progress.

I just dusted of my 2012 TM. I'm happy with the movement I've had on it. I did a poster board with a really pretty scrapbooky edge on it and used magazine pictures and short sentences. I did have one picture which actually manifested for a friend. I wanted it for me. It was of a lady swinging on a rope on a beach. When I found it it was to resemble a carefree happiness. But hey at least I know where this beach is now and can go there this year.
Looking at my TM I can clearly see a theme. Explore. I didn't realize it then, or while I was doing it but my family and I explored. We took many short trips and some long long hikes. We saw some beautiful places and reconnected. We always had the gear but never used it. Now I can't wait to go hiking again.

My 2012 map and year were in short amazing. I'm still making the same financially and we took a small hit. But we're healthy (this hasn't been so for DH in the past) and happy.
I am really looking forward to 2013. I could use some of Mars aggression to continue conquering some big goals!

[Freedom~Mama]

Originally Posted by gumblossom 

Freedom~Mama, can you elaborate a little on the amazing results of your TM? I would love to hear more.

I'd also like to hear from everyone if they've had successes and if they have a theory as to why they came about (you know, what you did on the TM, did you do a lot of decluttering - what kind?)

I keep learning so much. Which is why I enjoy this whole thing so much.

Unfortunately I haven't had a lot of time for decluttering this week, but I have managed to finish a craft project that's been ongoing for a while, and keeping the already uncluttered spaces free from clutter. There are a couple more that need doing. This weekend I tackle my Linen closet and the top of the half-wall in the kitchen which is practically everyone's dumping ground (especially DH).

The biggest thing that has come to fruition is that for the 2011 treasure I did a whole map just about finding my soul mate and the kind of relationship I wanted.  At the time I was single and had just had my heart broken, but for some reason I was compelled to do a map about finding my soul mate.  2 weeks later I randomly met my (now) Fiancé and I know it was because I put it down on paper.  He is literally perfect for me and I never thought I would meet someone like him.  Smaller things that I have put on treasure maps is to go back to school (which I did), get in shape (I did), start a garden (I have had a garden every summer for the past 3 years), etc.  There have been lots of things...one interesting thing is that I put a picture of a painting I liked on a TM and then a couple months later my Mom bought the exact painting and said it reminded her of me, it was crazy!  I also had a picture of the Chinese symbol for strength on one map and then ended up getting a tattoo of it on my wrist.  Sometimes I have been compelled to put certain things on my maps even if I don't understand it at the time and then later it totally makes sense.  It so cool, I love treasure mapping! :)

[Tracy]

Originally Posted by Neva 

I feel the call to come back each year now. Usually it's with the strong urge to declutter.
This will be my fifth TM I believe.

I haven't had that urge to declutter yet but upon reflection I have done a lot of mental decluttering lately. I have a lot of mental blocks about my own capabilities and I struggle with anxiety. With the help DH we are busting down these down and our marriage is so much stronger. I am very head strong but so is he, so there is some conflict in doing so. I'm also seeing my fears for what they are, acknowledging them and moving on. Most are all really simple things like biking over a little bridge. Well I've been crossing more of these bridges and feeling good about. I slipped and feel off of one the other day into a muddy marsh. It didn't hurt and I felt really good about it, because I can fall and still progress.

I just dusted of my 2012 TM. I'm happy with the movement I've had on it. I did a poster board with a really pretty scrapbooky edge on it and used magazine pictures and short sentences. I did have one picture which actually manifested for a friend. I wanted it for me. It was of a lady swinging on a rope on a beach. When I found it it was to resemble a carefree happiness. But hey at least I know where this beach is now and can go there this year.
Looking at my TM I can clearly see a theme. Explore. I didn't realize it then, or while I was doing it but my family and I explored. We took many short trips and some long long hikes. We saw some beautiful places and reconnected. We always had the gear but never used it. Now I can't wait to go hiking again.

My 2012 map and year were in short amazing. I'm still making the same financially and we took a small hit. But we're healthy (this hasn't been so for DH in the past) and happy.
I am really looking forward to 2013. I could use some of Mars aggression to continue conquering some big goals!

this is beautiful.

[duckmom]

Subbing.  Came here this morning specifically looking for this thread, thanks Tracy!  This will be my 5th map.

[Tricia Valek]

Gee willikers http://www.empowermentunlimited.net/Empowerment_Unlimited/Astro-Insight/Entries/2013/3/22_Forecast_for_week_of_Mar._25-31%2C_2013.html

[Tracy]

Originally Posted by Tricia Valek 

Gee willikers http://www.empowermentunlimited.net/Empowerment_Unlimited/Astro-Insight/Entries/2013/3/22_Forecast_for_week_of_Mar._25-31%2C_2013.html

Yes, it is a bit of a rough week.