Manifest Destiny
They say that you can manifest your future. That if you mediate, ruminate, actualize, dream, focus, give energy to the future you want, it can be realized.
Many years ago, 15 to be exact, when Mark and I first met, we both visualized a life in Italy. While I can’t say we had a formal process, it was something we both wanted, hoped and dreamed about. Here we are. In Italy.
Now more than ever it’s important to lend positive energy and focus to our lives. Collectively, we have to spend time harnessing positivity to get past life’s current hardships. Spend time everyday envisioning a world free of the current Coronavirus and what happens next.
If you believe the virus is hyped due to media or if you believe it to be a serious global situation, no doubt you realize the impact it will have on the global economy. For certain, you know how it immediately impacts you and your family.
For us, it is terrifying to think that our life’s dream teeters on the brink of becoming just a memory. Let alone the horrifying thought that someone we know and love will contract the virus.
So, what to do? Lend focus, mediate, actualize - again.
Being a product of a longtime corporate career in product design and innovation, Mind Maps are a tool I deploy often. They are visual interpretations of a strategy, a process, a hope, a dream. It’s something you look at daily. It centers you, anchors your dream in possibility, and when given enough energy, your Mind Map manifests itself. It may seem hokey, but, it is really a wonderful tool.
Today, I put energy into creating one to help stay positive and put my energy into visualizing life beyond these days of ‘virus media immersion’.
My Mind Map visualizes an end to the virus and life getting back to normal. As I drink my coffee, I will look at it and pour energy into all these things happening. The photos represent all the things to come. Getting back into Siena, travel around Italy opening up, poppies, outdoor picnics, goat farm, bike rides with clients, dinner in our restaurant, cooking classes and historical guide tours for clients, our amazing village food festival in October and of course, my family staying happy and healthy in California. Each ring that radiates out is a step in our improved future, targeting 4 to 5 weeks timespan.
Sending all my positive energy in one direction - towards a happy and healthy future - for me, for family & friends, for Italy, for California, for the world. Take this unique ‘stay at home’ opportunity to reconnect with what is important to you. Wrap yourself in self care, spread love to your family, and focus on manifesting a healthy future for us all.
Our future is always ours to choose. What will your future hold???
(Hint: A trip of a lifetime to Italy with us this Summer/Fall should absolutely be on your map)
Want to make your own Mind Map? Don’t know how? I will gladly jump on a video call and make one with you! You don’t need a computer, you just need paper and lots of fun colored markers (which I don’t happen to have). And hey! It’s a great way to connect! Shoot me an email to schedule!
BLOG UPDATE! Well, we have manifested and most of the above has come to fruition. Granted we aren’t entirely there yet as we start 2022, Tuscany has been fortunate to be open to travelers and businesses are open. We are grateful and continue to put our energy towards a healthier, pandemic-free world…ASAP.
