The Soul of the Modern Woman

The Soul of the Modern Woman

Part Two: VisionMapping®:

A Proven Process to Manifest Your Dreams

By: Lore Raymond

Motivational Speaker ~ Radio Talk Show Host~ Writer ~ Life Coach

In the last article, we covered the first three steps of a proven VisionMapping model for living a life of no regrets after you had created your VisionMap. Just creating a VisionMap is not enough. There's much more to do! The first three steps were: Value your values; Imagine the future using all five senses; and Say it! These empowering steps will keep you focused with your VisionMap, also called a vision board, treasure map, and Image Book. (To read more about the powerful and proven visual anchor to manifest your dreams, check out this article at Oprah.com)

However, the final three steps of the VisionMapping process are: Inspire vs. perspire people; Operate as though it's already happened; and ‘Nock out the negatives.

On Monday mornings, do you dread asking some people, "How was your weekend?" Instead of hearing something bright or brief, are you often faced with a 17-minute monologue of their ‘"story"? Yuck!

You, too, are invited to be aware of the stories you tell. That's why in order to keep your VisionMap alive, it is important to find five, trusted and positive people to share the new, exciting story of your VisionMap. Typically there's a strong sense of community that evolves during and after the workshop because people share their most "cherished dreams." The process gets very personal as people complete what I call a "spiritual archaeological dig" to express their soul's desires and make it visible (and vulnerable) to all assembled.

As a result, I offer participants a 5-week follow up VisionMapping Telecourse to support these uncovered intentions through the following weeks of their spiritual sojourns. Core to our conversations is using the Master Mind^TM Principle. What is the Master Mind Principle and how does it work?

"This is a scientific method of focusing the power of thought for the specific purpose of establishing a direct connection with the Master Mind. As a result, thousands of people have demonstrated dramatic, positive changes in their lives, and have experienced happy, successful living."

Through the Master Mind Principle, you combine your own strength with that of at least one other person - as well as that of a Higher Power. The principle is based on an ancient premise that the combined energies of two or more like-minded persons are many, many times greater than the sum of the individual energies involved.

The Master Mind Principle also teaches that other like-minded individuals can believe for you - and accept as true for you - things you may find difficult to conceive or believe for yourself." -Renaissance Unity

As you begin feeling outrageous joy while looking at your sacred piece of soul art and repeating your affirmations, it's easier to imagine all of your VisionMap coming true. Staring at mine each morning is a daily ritual: it greets me from the foot of my bed, framed over the mahogany chest of drawers and often cajoles me saying, "Lore, live large...play big...and live today with no regrets!" This sure beats looking at a mirror first thing in the morning that prompts judgment and self-criticism don't you think?

Because I trust that everything on my VisionMap will happen--because it has dozens of times-- I move through my day with renewed confidence, hope, and stronger self-esteem. This follows the advice of countless life coaches like me who encourage others to "fake it ‘til you make it" or to dress for the next job you want. While deciding what to wear for the day, I often ask myself, "How would a millionaire dress?" My answer propels me to pitch yesterday's jeans and comfy t-shirt for something that looks richer and sassier. Likewise, if I go to any public gathering with a speaker, I dress prepared to be the speaker...just in case opportunity knocks, I am ready to go.

There's no room for life's vampires-this includes the negative people, places, and things that

drain your precious energy. If you don't understand, take this simple test and ask yourself:

Do I feel lighter or heavier after speaking with this person... or doing this?

Life can feed us a diet of negativity. It is your powerful choice to say "NO!" to any nasty, stale smorgasbord. Instead, you can awaken to those people and experiences that nourish your soul, help you remember your greatness, and reveal your gifts. By doing this ongoing personal spring cleaning and toxic dumping, you are following the ancient feng shui (pronounced "fung schway") principles of decluttering your life. By first decluttering your life physically and emotionally, you prepare the blank canvas upon which your dreams from the VisionMap can be out-pictured in brilliant Technicolor.

Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich said: "Remember to cherish your visions and your dreams, as they are the children of your ultimate achievements." If it's been a long time since you thought about your dreams or if you'd like to transform your life into something really wonderful, please act now with the VisionMapping suggestions above.

One of my favorite Spiritual leaders begins all their workshops saying, "There is great love for you here." I would add, "There are great dreams coming true for you here."

The six V.I.S.I.O.N. principles are woven into this dynamic workshop along with feng shui principles, collage, creative writing, and storytelling.

♣ Inspiring Speaker: Lore is known by many as the "Vision Lady" who for 15 years has enthusiastically delivered inspiring keynotes and workshops for groups of 20-700 -- which your business, organization, or church can now schedule.

♣ Radio Talk Show Host: Listen in every Wednesday at 5:00 pm for the Body & Soul Show on WTAN 1340AM--and for live streaming, visit http://www.tantalk1340.com/. Lore's popular segment, THE SOUL CAFÉ, features fresh, spiritually emerging stories with everyone from authors, business owners, newsmakers, and Zen monks.

♣ Soon to be Published Writer: Lore's 7 Conch Pearls for Spiritual Mastery: Learn to Live a Life with No Regrets! will be published in 2008. She's anxious to start writing Do All You Can, a book about groups and individuals who are serving the world's children in unique ways.

To learn more how Lore Raymond and how her programs can serve and help you, please visit www.LoreRaymond.com