Bagua Vision Board

A few months back I created a bagua vision board... Essentially, its a collage of pictures you cut out from magazines and such. Very elementary school but tons of fun. Its centered (literally) around one concept you want to achieve in your life. Mine is happiness. The pictures you paste around your central concept always reflect your central concept. It's fun to create but it took some time to make.

The idea behind a vision board is kinda like setting goals for yourself, only, in a more artistic way. This is where you paste what you want out of life, career, friendships, love life, etc.  After you are finished with it, you are supposed to hang it somewhere you can always see it to remind you of your goals in life, which ultimately pushes you to attain your goals.

As a formal social service worker I decided to change career paths and re-enter academia to pursue something more artistic, Graphic Design. My heart has always been in the arts and I was terribly unhappy doing something I didnt really care for. My vision board also reflects my change into the graphic design field that ultimately leads to happiness.

A year ago I ruthlessly quit my job and expected the worst out of a life without money. However as life should have it, I am now enrolled in school full time and I do not have any money problems. Thanks to my family and close friends that I have.

The only problem I seem to get often is the weird sense of selfishness people seem to portray me as... They categorize me as being selfish for pursuing my dreams... I suppose I know who my true friends are now.

However, I am posting this because I feel the vision board is pushing me to attain my goals, even with opposition.

No one said things were going to be easy... They said it would be DAMN worth it! So far, it is, and I am ultimately happy with myself and how things are turning out. =)

I am posting a map of the layout of the vision board in case you'd like to have a little fun with it... this concept can also be applied to your living space. It's a fun thing to do with friends as well... well, friends that like new age type stuff... Enjoy!