2020 Vision Window

This is the back of the 2020 Vision Window (2019 Reflection)
I used Marabu Mixed Media Art Spray and stencils, along with watercolor for the background.
I included the sacral chakra sunflower image from my Floral Mandala Oracle deck that I'm working on.
Image clips and words from multiple magazines.

Below is the front of the 2020 Vision Window (2020 Vision)
I used gelli plated papers from my paper drawers along with magazine image and word clips and words
typed and printed that need to be included. I made this vision board in late December and completed it
on New Years and in the days following the turn of the decade. As I lead others in this process I found additional
words and pictures that demanded to be added.

This is the 2020 Vision Window partially folded.
It can be tucked in a journal or can stand on my altar.

I think that many people are familiar with the idea of a "Vision Board"  or Dream Board. For many years I have create a collage for both the ending year and the New Year every New Year's Eve, give or take a day or two. This year I wanted to make a 2020 Vision board that could stand up on my altar. Since this is a sacred process for me I decided on that shape of a church window. I used Canson Mixed Media 14X17
paper so that it would stand up and hold up to mixed media applications. I folded the sheet in half and then folded each side towards the middle. I used a flexible curve to create the curved top of the window. 

I used Marabu Mixed Media Art Spray (acrylic) on the back with stencils to create an interesting pattern. I glued words and pictures from magazines and my own art. You can see that, at the top, the main image is an empty nest which relates to my son, now 23, who moved out with his girlfriend in March. I knew he would move when he completed his undergraduate degree but he left sooner than planned when he got an offer to move into a friend's house that he and his girlfriend could not refuse. I was so happy for him but in a mess about my next steps. 

Now, 9 months later, I am really enjoying my weekly meals with my son and feel our relationship has leveled up. But still dealing with my indecision about choosing where I want to live in the next decade. As a much older divorced mom, in my late 60's, this has a number of wrinkles and folds to negotiate. 

On the 2020 side I used gelli plate papers from my paper stash. I did a process with myself and groups where I asked what life values are important. From a list of values I had people circle 10. Then I, and everyone, crafted a vision statement for the new year using these 10 words (give or take a word or two). 

My vision statement turned out to be "Walk a path, with Friends, to increased Health, Spirituality, and Joy, while creating Financial Stability by Giving Back to others through Authentic and Whole Hearted Self Expression". What especially sparked my heart was the idea of walking my life path with friends. Also attaining financial stability through giving back to others.

I know that various images and designs will reveal their importance to me as the year progresses. I have this Vision Window on my altar and look at it whenever I meditate. Vision boards, in general, work because you are often reminded of your goals and vision which helps you to daily align your choices with your vision and life values.