2007 Treasure Mapping? When will it be? - Page 24

[CaraboosMama]

Originally Posted by Nature

"I haven't read much about it. I'd heard/read a bit about vision boards. But the areas of the TM board and "objective" seem ambiguous to me. Like do you find something that represents abundance, or what type of abundance you desire? Like for relationships, do you just put photos of family. or more stranger embraces, dinners, vacations together, that sort of thing? I need detailed instruction in outline form. :

How large, where displayed, purpose, mission, etc. "


You know, I'd like to hear more about the answers to those questions too.

If you go back to page one of this thread (or the one in Personal Growth?) Tracy posted some pretty detailed info.

[Shenjall]

Originally Posted by CaraboosMama

I don't think it's a stupid question, but I find that it helps me ANYTIME to keep a positive mind and spirit (esp. in the face of dinner & cat puke ) I know you were asking about the TM stuff - just thought I'd add an encouragement to be positive in general.

That makes sense, thanks!

[WuWei]

Originally Posted by MsMoMpls

One of the reasons that I believe Treasure Mapping is so important, especially for women is that we have not been allowed to dream big, ask for what we want, have strong passions. TM allows us to access a deep part of our psyche that does want and dream. There is something about using visuals which resonate with us. Tomorrow, if you are open, things will find you, speak to you- things you haven't been thinking of, things you haven't even known you wanted.

Maureen

See, this is what is catching me up. I think?? the vision board is about representing that which is intended/inspired and which one is actively manifesting, rather than *wanting*. But, without a sense of longing/wistfulness??

HELP. Is this how the Treasure Mapping is different: that which one is *seeking*??

Thanks, Pat

[Tracy]

Originally Posted by WuWei

I see this is where the party is!! Am I too late for the Cliff Note's version of speed Treasure Mapping?? Is the focus on what we want to bring into our life, or keep in our life. Because I am exactly where I need to be, ya' know.


Pat

When I made my Treasure Map last year (my 10th) I was in a very good place. Mentally and Spiritually. I was cool with my finances. Marriage and family life very good. So, my map was made from a very centered place. There was pretty much only one area that needed in my opinion some big time help but I didn't come from a place of lack on that area, I handled it just like I did the other areas. I wrote affirmations that just simply expanded upon the good and helped that one area that needed a work. I kept the map very simple, just 9 affirmations with some abstract images that meant something to me.
I framed the map and seriously looks like a work of art. (my one caveat--there is a typo in one of my affirmations...lol).
anyway, one month after Treasure Map-- I was turned on to The Secret.

I think it is so interesting that I felt in such a centered place on last year's map and then The Secret fell into place. As you know once I watched The Secret, I brought the information here to MDC. I'm sure it would have gotten here from someone, that is for sure, but I think I might have been able to bring it because I was pretty centered place...

anyway, I had a very good year on so many levels.. it was NOT perfect by a any stretch of the imagination but it was a very good year. And here is the weird part... I think I am prepared for something more. Something that might not be in play right now in my life...but maybe later. And I don't even know what that is..

I don't know if this makes any sense.

[Tracy]

Originally Posted by Queen Gwen

Sometimes I've used glossy mags. And sometimes I've drawn stuff with a nice set of colored pencils or crayons. Last year's has some photos I took myself, which was very satisfying. I thought someone painted theirs one year.

This year I'm thinking in terms of Art Cards -- probably nine of them. They'll be laid out as a poster, or gathered as a book that I can put on a ring and stick in my purse; probably something flexible I can use both ways. I'll make them myself out of index cards which I'll paint and collage using various media, including internet images. I'm just not getting the magazine vibe this year, and am yearning for something really arty and creative.

Of course, by tomorrow I may be totally throwing this idea out the window and doing something different....

[ZenMamaJen]

I apologize if this had been answered previously in this thread.

Does it end on the 20th at 12:49AM or PM? I'm assumming AM, but I just want to be sure. I probably could use the time if it's PM!

TIA!

[Tracy]

Originally Posted by Annikate

Tracy - Curious about the orange paper. Did you choose this color for any particular reason or is that what you had on hand?

this was the suggested color from my old astrologer. It is one of the lower chakras... it is also one of the colors associated with Mars which is Aries ruler.

i found this kind of interesting btw

http://www.sobrietystones.com/resour...r_orange_2.htm

[Tracy]

Originally Posted by Shenjall

This may be a stupid question, but I'll ask anyway.

During the time between 17th and 20th, is it important to keep a positive mind and spirit? Not just during the time of making your map but all the other times as well, like making dinner or cleaning up cat puke?

Listen, for me I am very aware of what comes my way during the New Phase of Treasure Mappping. you know, a miscommunication with a friend....getting lost driving somewhere, a grumpy spouse, etc... just be aware of what happens and of course your reaction.

I am not big on being fake and just smiling when something yucky comes.. but make measured responses. Breathe!

[CaraboosMama]

Originally Posted by Tracy

And here is the weird part... I think I am prepared for something more. Something that might not be in play right now in my life...but maybe later. And I don't even know what that is..

I don't know if this makes any sense.

This makes total sense! Over the last few months, all of the areas that I was worried about or wanting change are falling into place. Some of it has been through external changes and much internal change, but I have been finding that over the past week I am letting go more and more of "planning agead" or thinking about my treasure map. Just hanging out w/ the babies & dh, gently cleaning the mental, physical & spiritual spaces and staying open to what comes next. I'm excited!

[Tracy]

Originally Posted by WuWei

: This is my PM to Tara/CC who just asked the same thing.

oh, Pat, I see more specifically what you are asking....

you can use any size paper/board you want.

my friends and I tend to use foam core board which I guess is about 20 inches wide, I don't know 40 inches long? somethig like that...

as for images... it can be whatever you want. I have used models from ads because I liked the feeling of the image....not that I wanted to be that person. I have used some famous images for some specific areas because that one element of that person who is known for something specific inspires me.. not that I want to be that person. Especially since non of us know the real life of a well known person. It is just that one element I am focused on.

there is no wrong way or right way when picking out images as long as the intent is there. Kind of like beauty... intent is in eye of the beholder.


whatever you feel right now is fine.. but remember on Tuesday our energy will be new.

[WuWei]

Originally Posted by Tracy

. I kept the map very simple, just 9 affirmations with some abstract images that meant something to me.

Thanks, this helps me. I really connect with creating affirmations of that which is *in this moment*. They feel broad enough to encompass that which may manifest, and remain connected to the present moment.


Pat

[Tracy]

Originally Posted by Nature

"I haven't read much about it. I'd heard/read a bit about vision boards. But the areas of the TM board and "objective" seem ambiguous to me. Like do you find something that represents abundance, or what type of abundance you desire? Like for relationships, do you just put photos of family. or more stranger embraces, dinners, vacations together, that sort of thing? I need detailed instruction in outline form. :

How large, where displayed, purpose, mission, etc. "


You know, I'd like to hear more about the answers to those questions too.

I keep my map in my bedroom high enough so I can see it when I am in bed. I love looking at it.

also... and I know you did not ask this but I will cross post something I put up on the other thread--


What kind of affirmations should I write?

I am really comfortable with affirmations that speak in what must seem like an oxymoron--broad strokes but specific color.

Meaning... "Our house is peaceful, joyful and abundant."

Note that it is specific...peace, joy and abundant.
But it is broad stroke in that I don't say... "Bob gets a high paying job so we can have a five bedroom house."

Abundant is simply that.. abundant. And perhaps it would not be abundant for Bob to get a high paying job and be gone from the family from 6am until midnight every day... at least that is not abundant in my book.

and maybe 5 bedroom is abundant... or maybe it is not. Maybe in order to make 5 bedrooms work, it means going to a kind of run down neighborhood...where as a 3 bedroom shared with siblings in a nicer neighborhood is much more abundant.

Also, I strongly, strongly, strongly urge people especially those here who are not married/committed to avoid the following-----.. "Steve marries me this year."

that is a big "no, no".

what is a better choice. "I am in a committed loving healthy mutually reciprocal relationship."


We should not impose our wishes.

also, "DS gets into Harvard."

No... instead, "DS gets into the school that makes him soar and builds his confidence for his next journey."

also.. and this is tricky.. if any of you have got people in your life who are addicted to drugs/booze/etc.... I would probably skip them on your map.. because the instinct to fix and help is probably too great. And frankly they have to find their own way ....
but I guess if you really feel you gotta do something with that person.. I might if I had to.. put.. "My interactions with Mike are always uplifting and positive."

Do you see the feeling and vibe the difference?

I think ever since the first year I posted about treasure maps here at MDC which I think was 2003...we have had to talk about how to approach maps so that there is space for the universe to get in it's 2 cents.

[Tracy]

Originally Posted by MsMoMpls

One of the reasons that I believe Treasure Mapping is so important, especially for women is that we have not been allowed to dream big, ask for what we want, have strong passions. TM allows us to access a deep part of our psyche that does want and dream. There is something about using visuals which resonate with us. Tomorrow, if you are open, things will find you, speak to you- things you haven't been thinking of, things you haven't even known you wanted.

Maureen

yes, yes, and more yes.

[AprilDaisy]

Originally Posted by Tracy

I wrote affirmations that just simply expanded upon the good and helped that one area that needed a work. I kept the map very simple, just 9 affirmations with some abstract images that meant something to me.
I framed the map and seriously looks like a work of art. (my one caveat--there is a typo in one of my affirmations...lol).
anyway, one month after Treasure Map-- I was turned on to The Secret.

Thank you for this post right here! To simply state affirmations and make it a colorful picture sounds like the perfect way for me to do mine.

I still haven't figured out how to introduce this to my husband and kids so they could try it... I get a feeling I'll have figured it out or found a way to do it by the end of the evening.

Blessings for TODAY!!!

[Momtwice]

Originally Posted by Tracy

And here is the weird part... I think I am prepared for something more. Something that might not be in play right now in my life...but maybe later. And I don't even know what that is..

I don't know if this makes any sense.

Reminds me of a Kate Bush song, Cloudbusting:

I just know that something good is going to happen.
And I dont know when,
But just saying it could even make it happen.

[Tracy]

Originally Posted by con leche

I apologize if this had been answered previously in this thread.

Does it end on the 20th at 12:49AM or PM? I'm assumming AM, but I just want to be sure. I probably could use the time if it's PM!

TIA!

in an ideal perfect world, treasure maps are made during the new phase of the Aries moon which is

Tuesday April 17, 2007
7:35a EDT Tuesday
6:35a CDT
5:35a MDT
4:35a PDT


until Friday April 20
12:49p EDT
11:49a CDT
10:49a MDT
9:49 a PDT

after that time on April 20 the moon moves into Crescent.
Now if you can not finish it during those 3 days you can take up until the full moon ..May 2 6:08 a EDT. but don't confuse the soft ending date meaning you can start anytime after New. That is not true. You need to start on New no matter what. like I said, ideally you will finish it during new.


Sorry about the use of North American times... I would put up GMT and Europe and asia times but my brain gets too mushy. if you are really stuck let me know and we'll figure it out.

[WuWei]

Originally Posted by Tracy

this was the suggested color from my old astrologer. It is one of the lower chakras... it is also one of the colors associated with Mars which is Aries ruler.

i found this kind of interesting btw

http://www.sobrietystones.com/resour...r_orange_2.htm

I had never purchased orange poster board in my life. But, last week, I purchased some poster board for making postcards. CVS had several colors of poster board, and I chose orange!! How strange. Now, I know what I needed it for.

Thanks for the link.

Pat

[Petersmamma]

Eeee!! It's TM time TOMORROW!! I'm crazy excited.

I have been DUSTING!! Heehee

[Annikate]

Originally Posted by Tracy

this was the suggested color from my old astrologer. It is one of the lower chakras... it is also one of the colors associated with Mars which is Aries ruler.

i found this kind of interesting btw

http://www.sobrietystones.com/resour...r_orange_2.htm

WOW! That link re: orange totally speaks to me.

I'm using orange!

[rachdoll]

Originally Posted by Tracy

as for images... it can be whatever you want. I have used models from ads because I liked the feeling of the image....not that I wanted to be that person. I have used some famous images for some specific areas because that one element of that person who is known for something specific inspires me.. not that I want to be that person. Especially since non of us know the real life of a well known person. It is just that one element I am focused on.

there is no wrong way or right way when picking out images as long as the intent is there. Kind of like beauty... intent is in eye of the beholder.

So it would be fine to "pretty-up" my map with pictures of desert flowers, knowing that my intent is just to have pretty flowers on my map, not to move to the desert, right? :

I'm getting excited!