The Art Of Visualization
Sometimes it’s hard to visualize. And I get that, kind of…
As a writer, an only child, and as a creative being, I have always created worlds and characters. It’s simply easy for me. A gift.
So when I hear people struggling to visualize, it hits me that maybe writing something like this can help.
Why visualize?
Well, when you get quiet with you, when you meditate, when you want to KNOW that what you are calling to you in this world is ALREADY yours to own, have, experience... this is key.
Visualization and deeply feeling, have allowed me to BE, DO, and HAVE more in my life than ever before.
So, I’d like to start here with an exercise in visualization, which, to me is simply painting a fun story, no stress, stepping into it, and experiencing it with ALL your senses.
See if you can join me on this journey and lean into how it makes you FEEL…
As what we feel matters.
Leaning in.
Feeling.
Knowing that what you visualize as already possible matters.
Mastering a belief that what you visualize and feel already is, well, that’s the magic.
And you can dive into more on that here.
This entire post is about the art of visualization so that you can step into manifesting more purpose, more wealth, more health and more impact or whatever it is you desire in your life.
I wrote these words after pondering this topic of visualization as it relates to manifesting more abundance in one’s life after seeing a post online from an amazing woman who was having difficulty envisioning what it was she wanted in her life.
In digging deeper, I saw clearly that most people simply draw a blank when they try to meditate or visualize or use self-hypnosis techniques to tap into what it is they want in life.
It’s funny, isn’t it? How we can see clearly what we don’t want, yet to start to paint pictures in vivid detail of what it is we do want…
[face meet palm - smack]
Well, many of us falter, struggle and that right there leads to the vibration… the feeling within that it just won’t work…
And so it won’t.
Does that sound like you?
I realized Pamela wasn’t alone after diving more deeply into the thread of her posted question and saw all the responses filled with similar angst.
I wrote this piece specifically to help her see more clearly what was possible to bring into her life…
And now I release this to you, in more detail because maybe you too can relate to not really knowing how to do this thing called visualization…
So let’s start with a few basics and then…
Play In The Art Of Visualization…
What follows is the secret sauce, the key and once caught, well, all will click.
When We Aligned Our Mind’s Eye
(The Art Of Visualizing What It Is We Want)
With A Deep Belief That It Already Is
(As In It Already Exists)
And The Magnetic Force Of Knowing
(We Are Truly Enough To Receive All We Desire)
The Art Of Visualization Simply Works.
We all possess the skills and the ability but it seems very few understand just how to bring it all together.
So, let’s dive into the art of visualization together so that you may discover the power of using all your senses, tapping into your creative, playful side and allowing JOY to flood you as you dip your toes into the pleasure of designing your own life.
Because friend you can…
So, let’s take a detour through the art of visualization, together, shall we?
First Of All, Let's Take A Stroll Arm-In-Arm…
away from your lovely bank…
You know, the one where they call you Ma'am and literally bow as you walk in.
The bank with marble floors and a doorman who tips his hat at you…
Ah, the bank that offers you a refreshing beverage as the clerk scrambles to get the bank manager because he simply MUST say hello and offer his utmost attention to any detail you request...
Actually, he knows what you need before you say. He's simply that good.
This, darling, is white-glove service and it's your new norm…
Lean in even as we walk through the glass doors, business done, bank balances bursting and new investments on point. The delightful manager eager to report back to you within 24-hours on the possibilities of any additional opportunities that would increase your wealth.
Hmm, delicious. Sink into that ease, a knowing that you are supported by all that is.
The bank manager, the doorman (yes, this bank has a doorman, darling), and me, your visual guide who’s joining you for this journey.
But most importantly, the universe is supporting you and providing exactly what you order…
So let’s keep placing orders, visually, shall we..?
The doors, of course, are held open for you, for us, to stroll through, by the elegant door man who tips his hat.
Like you, I feel as though I’m in a movie and it’s a shear delight that makes us giggle and smile back.
And as I hit the sidewalk and take a deep breath you simply breath in deeply, laughing in sheer gratitude for the ease that is your life.
That. Is. Joy.
And from JOY, abundance flows…
As we enjoy the fall breeze and the sites around us in your city or town of choice, the bank now a distant memory, we chat about all the lovely POSSIBILITIES that exist for you…
We have no time for gossip or to recount the latest happenings on the most-recent Netflix series.
Instead, we are speaking of creating impact, opportunities, being of service and reporting on how grateful we are to be strolling arm-in-arm on a gorgeous Wednesday morning…
No 9 to 5 or desk or time-clock to punch in, in sight.
I smile thinking about the sweetest couple I know, Jill and Josh Stanton, who’ve made their entire brand around Screw the 9 to 5 lifestyle, and girlfriend, that is our existence.
It’s all I can do not to laugh out loud at how fabulous it feels to be free and I see that you get it too by the peaceful look on your face.
The upturned lips, the glow that makes others take notice and smile back as they pass us on the sidewalk.
Can't you simply smell the new leather of that car you were thinking about just last week..? I ask after a heartbeat of silence as we listen to the city sounds with nothing but acceptance and joy.
You still can’t believe that given your bank balance, your infinite abundance, with your stacks of green, you can walk in and hand them a few and boom, a new car bought, leather surrounding you in delicate comfort, engine purring under you as you GRASP the hand-stitched, leather-wrapped steering wheel…
You slip out of your universal new car order in a moment of surreal disbelief… and that slip of question, of doubt, pauses all.
I laugh delicately..."Yes, darling, hand-stitched by fingers...start again as it is already yours."
So you dream of that new Tesla or Audi or Porsche or whatever the brand again and this time you sink into the knowing that you are already in that leather seat.
And you no longer cancel that order with limiting thoughts.
Instead you see yourself as already surrounded by that new car smell.
Already driving with a face-cracking smile.
Already seeing that baby parked in your two-car garage.
And now there is no doubt, no question, no nothing but the placing of a one-click order to the universe and the knowing that it shall be… and then letting go to once again be in this moment.
Our heels clicking on the sidewalk, the smells of numerous eateries surrounding us…
Hmm, what is that fabulous...sniff… is that cinnamon?
As we pass by a fabulous, ultra-popular restaurant with great, bay windows overlooking the river running through this fabulous city of yours, you decide you're a bit tempted for a bite.
I say, "Why not?! We have nothing but time... no 9 to 5!"
We pass by those standing, waiting, because we simply do not "do" lines... it's not in our existence.
It’s not rude, unless you believe it is.
It’s not arrogant, unless you say it is.
It’s nothing but what you make it…
As we're greeted like family…
Because we are.
All connected.
We're seated in the best of the best tables and served fragrant dishes that delight the taste buds and have us both moaning in utter delight.
That hint of garlic was it. Oh, and what about that cheese. Oh my gosh and that fish... wow, just lemony enough to zing…
The delicate wine…
The fragrant coffee…
And that chocolate, what in the world was that, decadent thing melting on the tongue.
It is joyous to ALL senses, is it not?
There is no shame at being in such a fancy place.
There is no thought to that dessert going to your hips or mine.
There is no guilt over not working right now in the middle of the day.
Instead, there is ease.
There is peace.
There is allowing.
There is enJOYment of life.
A warm, cozy space. White glove service, as the norm.
Scents that enrich all the senses…
A knowing that this is how life is supposed to be…
Easy. Joyful. In flow.
Gratitude floods us both as we sit in smiling silence…
Full but not stuffed.
We have no need to over-indulge.
We know deep within we are supported in every way…
From the food we eat...
To the water we drink...
To the air we breathe...
To the thoughts we think…
And we choose our thoughts.
And the bill, signed without double checking.
No calculating of a tip because there is more than enough.
Instead, a crisp Ben Franklin is left to bring our rather adorable server some JOY in her day.
Lunch is on me, even though it could easily be on you.
We both roll in abundance…
And you step into acceptance of this gift.
Knowing you are worthy… worth it.
Because often times it’s the inability to receive that keeps us trapped in lack.
Our conversation over lunch wasn't about the latest flu season, presidential mishap or who's-doing-who in the neighborhood…
Nope, it was centered on who you are now serving, how you are serving, and what that feels like as suddenly you have this new peace to think, to feel, to be...
To come from utter service because...
Your bills are paid.
Your mortgage is a thing of the past.
Your family is well-taken-care-of.
You own NO one NO thing!
Your time is yours to own.
And money flows like toothpaste from a never-ending tube as you sit here, as you sleep, as you serve others, as you play or take care of your family…
THIS. IS. YOUR. NEW. NORM.
And therefore there is nothing to worry about...
there is simple JOY and love and peace and THINKING up ways to be of service to others.
Oh and booking those first-class tickets to...Where was it again?
And staying at that 5-star joint right downtown...Yes, you know the one…
They have little chocolate cakes upon check-in...
And fruit in the room...
Oh yes, plus, bed service each night and a driver to boot.
Gotta love the care…
And spending time giving back to that charity you love. Where you are filled with such gratitude it bubbles up within you... like a sprinkler spilling a golden mist over all you touch…
Hmm, dive in here as we continue our stroll out of that restaurant, past the waiting line and the dark clouds hovering over those engaged in “what’s taking so long?” complaints—
Catch what I'm tossing out…
My knee-high boot heels clicking on the sidewalk like a steady heartbeat...
My pale blue scarf of silky cashmere, a delicate caress...
My form-fitting dress, of delicate sky-blue silk, made specifically for me by a lovely designer I met on my last trip to Dallas while flying, yep, first-class...for a mastermind I am so honored to be a part of…
My wrap coat in a striking caramel color,
So expensive, soft and divine.
It was on sale but that wasn't the point...
I saw it.
I loved it.
I thought —
Mine.
I bought it.
As it was —
Mine.
And the universe opened the possibility
And, of course, slashed the price in two…
Why not?
Visualization is seeing and knowing.
Visualization is about believing and releasing.
Visualization is about relaxing into possibility.
And allowing it to be.
And knowing it is.
So be it.
Done.
It is that one-click Amazon order, you see and know will arrive. You don’t know what time but once you click and have your order number, it’s done. Out of your mind.
There is no watching the clock, impatiently waiting for a sign that that item will arrive.
No.
Instead there is faith.
Ease.
A knowing…
A belief
That is simply is.
You can order from the Universe just the same.
You can place your order right now and as long as you let go…
And know it is yours to collect.
In the best time…
In the best way…
Well, it already is done.
And that is key.
Know it as done.
Know it as done.
Can I say it again?
Know it as done.
Play with words.
Play with your thoughts.
Close your eyes and simply play.
With JOY, with abandon, with ease…
If you try to fist these thoughts, these words of your heart’s desire, nothing can grow or be visualized by your mind’s eye.
Play and allow the words to lead you…
Start small with…
What you are wearing...
In your mind’s eye.
Where you are going…
In your mind’s eye.
See yourself…
Look down at your rings.
Yes, you are wearing a few…
And that bracelet,
How heavy is it on your wrist?
Feel the weight of it.
Hmm, beach house with a tropical breeze?
Or mountain retreat with a roaring fireplace?
Ahh, yes, both!
Divine
Why must I limit myself..?
Now that is a frigging awesome question to ask.
Oh, and yes, there are those spa weekends every 6-weeks because
SELFCARE is a thang, y'all!
Want to start painting your own pic now...?
One more key and then I’ll leave you be.
Have fun with this process.
Step into JOY when you do this work of visualization.
Be playful and free
And whatever you do, don’t hold back.
Ignore the limiting voice that wants to tell you
That’s not possible.
And instead call bullsh*t like Matthew McConaughey in that movie with Sarah Jessica Parker… Failure to Launch.
Who knew there was actually a card game called Bullsh*t!
I mean, seriously!
How flipping fun.
If you listen to that limiting voice, there will be a Failure to Launch your dreams.
So let go of that voice and simply visualize it moving away — farther and farther — away until it’s a faint whisper and then not even a sound carried on the breeze.
Allow it to be gone.
And then sink in.
To imagine all you desire.
And play.
With an open heart.
With JOY.
With no thoughts of lack or want or need…
No, no and no.
Vibe high from a place of putting in your order and done.
Allow it to be.
You’ve done this before.
As a child.
King of the world,
mountain or jungle-gym.
And it was.
Because you declared it.
Princess Leah,
because you dared think it and say it out loud.
It’s time to once again declare within and without that which you desire.
The universe is always providing…
And you are always asking…
It’s time to awaken to consciously stating it, is it not?
You are a creator.
You are also a magnetic force field.
You are choosing today exactly what you want to create.
And those creations are showing up for you each and every day.
So if you don’t like the orders you’ve been receiving, well, only one thing to do… place a new order.
No, don’t diss the past order.
No, don’t moan about lost time and what ifs.
No, don’t think you can’t do this.
Instead, smile.
Ask the universe for what you want.
Sit with yourself and start to see it unfold before you…
Yep, it may take practice…
But visualization rocks.
Read this again and again, if it helps…
And sink in.
You Don’t Have To Be A Writer.
But Sure That Would Be A Great Excuse To Offer Yourself.
Jill’s able to do this, to visualize because she’s a writer.
And yep, you’d be half right.
Until recently, I’ve been good at visualizing only for others.
For characters…
For stories….
Yet for me, it was hit or miss.
Why? Because I wasn’t deserving.
I didn’t feel good enough.
Sound familiar?
You get to choose your poison — excuse.
Or you can step up, like I did.
And start believing you are enough
Just as you are.
And you got this.
Practice can be full of play and JOY...
Visualization can be fun...
Life can be delicious...
When, not if,
we choose to allow it to be.
So start today by allowing.
There’s really no point in pushing on the pull door of life anymore, now is there?
Let me know how this resonates by posting a comment below.
Or take it a step further and share your visualizations.
This is a no judgement zone.
This is a no haters space.
This is your sacred home.
💜
Photo Credit: Erik
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