The Official 2007 Treasure Map! - Page 6

[GoldBerry]

Originally Posted by WendyLouWho

All I can say is I'm glad we have three days! Our family started last night and worked hours just scratching the surface of our desires for this year.

Exactly! Yesterday I realized it was important for me not to rush through this. I did the colors of my 9 squares-collage from mags-and then it felt like time to stop and think.

Originally Posted by Tracy

.but if you know any aries personality they really move quickly because so much of that aries energy is about ---harnessing inner instinct, trusting it, and going for it! That is why making a decision and moving on it is valuable... that is why if you can build it between now and Friday you will be moving like an aries during aries new moon.... it is about instinct and trust. Probably two of the most important traits one can access.

As an Aries, I thank you for the reminder to access those important traits!

Originally Posted by Tracy

Big note........

I reread my posting and I forgot to mention something here... (shit, I'm sure I put it up on previous years..sigh)... but you should put a picture of yourself in the map. Ideally in the middle.

I totally forgot about this! Thank you for the reminder!

[poppywise]

Originally Posted by Tracy

I reread my posting and I forgot to mention something here... (shit, I'm sure I put it up on previous years..sigh)... but you should put a picture of yourself in the map. Ideally in the middle.

newbie here! does it need to be a photo? i am camera shy and really don't like looking at photos of myself - if it is a representative image or perhaps a gesture drawing as a self portrait, will that suffice? thanks!

[~Nikki~]

I'm drawn to circles, as well. I found myself doodling the "gratitude" symbol (posted on one of the LoA threads eons ago) and am finding a way to implement it.

As a side note, is anybody else painting their map, or am I alone on this one? I'm just working with the medium I have available. I couldn't afford magazines, but I have a ton of paint and canvas ready to go. I'm not fond of collages, anyway. I don't want a lot, so my map is fairly simplistic and uncluttered (which is - ironically - exactly how I want my life to be. Simplistic and uncluttered.)

Originally Posted by Tracy

Big note........
I reread my posting and I forgot to mention something here... (shit, I'm sure I put it up on previous years..sigh)... but you should put a picture of yourself in the map. Ideally in the middle.

That's spectacularly hilarious!! Last night, I drew a picture of myself in the center square. It just felt right. Glad to hear that my intuition is bang on. That's encouraging!

[FreeSpiritMama]

Originally Posted by Tracy

Big note........

I reread my posting and I forgot to mention something here... (shit, I'm sure I put it up on previous years..sigh)... but you should put a picture of yourself in the map. Ideally in the middle.

Thank you, Zannalyn for reminding me.


perhaps if some of you are stuck that might be the problem. Find a picture of yourself!

must edit first post..must edit first post...

Thanks

Can the picture have my dcs in it too or is it better to be just me?

[Tracy]

I have had family photos on my map.

[meemee]

Originally Posted by crunchyconmomma

who's got an affirmation or mantra that we can use to relax and let the flow start?

any insights?

this afternoon i am going to use my theta-state maditation CD and see if i can't get some creativity flowing....

cc last year it was enya. this year it is all personal growth songs. i dont want to listen to meditative spiritual music. music has been playing a huge part in my life these past few weeks. wiping the torment i feel inside. brigning hope and excitement back in my life. i tell u i was in the yearning sad phase and then i heard songs like quoted below and joy just burst upon me from deep within. not the cheerleading excitement but a deep joy that wipes out teh yearning as if the univ telling me hey i hear ya and dont worry. all in good time. some of the songs bring up the past pain and instead of dragging me down again to wallow in it - i feel so so so empowered that hey i passed thru that. i survived and happily so.

I don't want to be anything other than what I've been trying to be lately
All I have to do is think of me and I've peace of mind
I'm tired of looking 'round rooms wondering what I gotta do
Or who I'm supposed to be
I don't want to be anything other than me
I Don't Wanna Be Lyrics
Artist(Band):Gavin DeGraw

and

It's my life
It's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said
I did it my way
I just wanna live while I'm alive
It's Bon Jovi - Its My Life lyricsmy life

[meemee]

Originally Posted by goodcents

Is anyone else feeling the circle shape this year? I made my map a circle, which was a first for me.

it was last year i felt the circle. but differently than you. more as a sun. so i had a circle in the center to focus on what i REALLY wanted to happen. so i wrote that in round paper but my whole map was square.

but that set the precedence of how i am going to do my map from now on. i dont have an actual circle this time but i do have a center piece and i have bullt around it. so i did my map in a circular fashion without actually any circle in it.

i love, love, love my map. i look at it and it makes me so happy. i found pictures that actaully emotionally appealed to me. esp. for relationship. everytime i look at it it brings up a myriad of emotions.

[Mom4tot]

Originally Posted by Nature

The intention is still there. I'd like to hope that TMing isn't only for those with a lot of money

I am sorry if that is what you read.

My children used a part of their allowances for their magazines and I bought 2, one with home and garden pictures and a Mothering It is about intuition during the new moon and that is why we waited to obtain our magazines and affirmations.

I was excited to get my Martha Stewart in the mail today. It has several garden and nature pictures.

Tracy, thanks for the reminder about a picture of ourselves in the center. I don't think I have ever done that before.

[Shenjall]

That is why making a decision and moving on it is valuable... that is why if you can build it between now and Friday you will be moving like an aries during aries new moon.... it is about instinct and trust.

Man, I'm battling this right now. I have a decision to make but I'm having a hard time trusting myself to make the right one. Which is not usually my nature, I'm a make a decision and move on kinda gal. Any advice? Anyone?

[meemee]

Guy Spiro's Astro-Weather for Wednesday April 18, 2007 Pacific Time.

Consider the new Moon to run through today and continue to make the right choices. There is a major energy coming into focus today that is very positive for seeing more deeply. Light will be shed on things normally beneath the surface, but not in a confrontational or negative way. It will be much easier to make needed changes. Good moods should run through the predawn. There may be some minor irritability and coerciveness in the early morning, but this will pass quickly. Moods will be mixed from the midday through much of the afternoon. Take a fun approach and be open to innovation, but watch for hard attitudes and feelings of lack or restriction. Take an expansive approach through the late afternoon and early evening, but watch for spaciness and be aware that the Moon will be void of course from 7:29 tonight well into tomorrow morning.

perhaps the moon is really affecting your day. look at this for today and see if it helps. for the first time i am really paying attention to my rhythms and i noitce i am kinda following how it works with this moon.

[fullofgrace]

Originally Posted by Mom4tot

My children used a part of their allowances for their magazines

That's so sweet! They're making their own maps, too? What a great idea!

I bought 2, one with home and garden pictures and a Mothering

I perused the magazine section of the grocery store for awhile today, flipping through the magazines to find ones that inspired me. I found one with beautiful outdoor images and it just spoke to me, so I purchased that one.

It is about intuition during the new moon and that is why we waited to obtain our magazines and affirmations.

I was explaining that to DH last night ~ that having at least one 'new' magazine, picture, etc to put on the Treasure Map was important because it is all about what new experiences you are giving to yourself by making the TM to begin with. So, while I never buy magazines for myself, I planned for it and put it in this week's budget. I think DH may even make a TM, too!

[Mom4tot]

FOG, that's exactly what I was thinking. We went through that awful storm this past October and lost many mature shrubs, sustained tree damage, so the outdoor pictures spoke to me too Our backyard needs so much work. One of the first images I saw was a pink peony, I just love the many layers and I had a peony bush growing up.

I think that's great that your dh might do one too!

[CaraboosMama]

Originally Posted by crunchyconmomma

time limit.

who's got an affirmation or mantra that we can use to relax and let the flow start?

any insights?

this afternoon i am going to use my theta-state maditation CD and see if i can't get some creativity flowing....

I had two come to me today from an unexpected source: My SIL got Dd 2 Laurie Berkner CD's for b'day (I was not that familiar w/ her - we are not big tv watchers: ) and we've been listening to them quite a bit. So -

In light of the new moon energy "Moon, Moon, Moon, I can see...Moon, Moon, Moon, You're taking care of me!" And from the song "Mahalo" (which is a Hawaiian word that means thank you/gratitude) "Mahalo, Mahalo, Mahalo for everything (to everyone, etc)" This is especially significant to me...I having been trying to cultivate gratitude - and specifically MAHALO in my life...the two ideas really gave me a boost

[aweynsayl]

tracy-- i just have to say THANK YOU for this. i am really connecting with this, even though i've practiced my own version for most of my life-- this year is very different, and i really need it this year. anyhow. THANK YOU!!!!

[barefoot mama]

Around my house yesterday and today, its been really difficult. I feel like everything is utter chaos. I can't catch up and I feel like I'm spinning my wheels. I feel like the treasure map is hanging over my head~ like I'm on a deadline and my entire family's future hangs in the balance. I understand this is not accurate, but this is how I feel. The kids are having LOTS of temper tantrums, and dh is telling me how he's going to die at any moment any time something stresses him out a bit. And I feel angry and irritable and completely stressed and extremely depressed. I can't seem to turn it around!

Does this have something to do with what Aries is doing right now? Is this going to negatively affect my treasure map? Anyone else feeling like this?

[fullofgrace]

So as I said, I got my magazines and posterboard today. One of the magazines that drew me in was a hairstyles magazine. I think that was my subconscious though telling me to hurry up and just get the haircut I've been whining about needing already. So, I went and got one! It's not a HUGE change, but my hair now has some sort of shape and style as I grow it out, so I'm happy!

[barefoot mama]

Originally Posted by meemee

Guy Spiro's Astro-Weather for Wednesday April 18, 2007 Pacific Time.

Consider the new Moon to run through today and continue to make the right choices. There is a major energy coming into focus today that is very positive for seeing more deeply. Light will be shed on things normally beneath the surface, but not in a confrontational or negative way. It will be much easier to make needed changes. Good moods should run through the predawn. There may be some minor irritability and coerciveness in the early morning, but this will pass quickly. Moods will be mixed from the midday through much of the afternoon. Take a fun approach and be open to innovation, but watch for hard attitudes and feelings of lack or restriction. Take an expansive approach through the late afternoon and early evening, but watch for spaciness and be aware that the Moon will be void of course from 7:29 tonight well into tomorrow morning.

perhaps the moon is really affecting your day. look at this for today and see if it helps. for the first time i am really paying attention to my rhythms and i noitce i am kinda following how it works with this moon.

Aha.......maybe this is my problem. I'm missing the good mood part, though.

[Pfeiff99]

Well, I DID IT!! I'm so happy with my map, and might I add, with myself for following through on this. I got my magazines last night, and went through and cut out what spoke to me, printed a few things off the computer this morning and it all just came together. I LOVE IT!

My DH wants me to hang it in our closet because we will see it everyday, multiple times a day.

Another interesting tidbit. My DS wasn't feeling so hot yesterday so we stayed in and just relaxed yesterday. He got bored and asked to do paints, so I got him a huge sheet of paper and set him up, he painted his name, some interesting shapes, and people. I asked him what it was, guess what he said? "My treasure map mama" I love that boy!

[Amris]

Originally Posted by barefoot mama

Around my house yesterday and today, its been really difficult. I feel like everything is utter chaos. I can't catch up and I feel like I'm spinning my wheels. I feel like the treasure map is hanging over my head~ like I'm on a deadline and my entire family's future hangs in the balance. I understand this is not accurate, but this is how I feel. The kids are having LOTS of temper tantrums, and dh is telling me how he's going to die at any moment any time something stresses him out a bit. And I feel angry and irritable and completely stressed and extremely depressed. I can't seem to turn it around!

Does this have something to do with what Aries is doing right now? Is this going to negatively affect my treasure map? Anyone else feeling like this?

"I am so happy and grateful that harmony is restored in my house. I am so grateful and happy that I have plenty of time. I am so happy and grateful for the abundance of joy in my home today."

[loveandkindness]

I just had to share that my DD (who will be 4 next month) made her treasure map too and put all sorts of neat things on it, from materialistic (shoes that light up like her friend has) to relationships (wants to visit her grandparents) to emotional (she saw a picture of a mom holding hands with a child, then she cut out just the hands for her map, and said it was for how she feels with me). As we were looking at it last night before bed I got tears in my eyes. Then of course this morning I had to laugh when she raced out of bed looking for "the shoes the universe brought me"!!