Mapping as Visualization

GG and I have decided that we are going to work on vision mapping as a means of goal setting and visualization. There are different methods for mapping, but the general purpose is to help improve creativity, increase concentration and clarify thinking; it’s a strategy for organizing your visions in a way that helps them to become concrete goals and helps you to subsequently bring these goals to pass. This is a process that can be done alone or in a group setting, so we’re going to do this vision mapping project together as a means of bringing us closer, holding each other accountable for working towards these visions and also because we have joint goals that we plan to accomplish. We’ll be utilizing Gwen Bell’s method from a post on her website entitled “Create Your Personal Manifesto”....

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PLPT GEMS: Meet Carla

Our GEMS feature showcases women who are tapping into their unique talents and breathing life into their dreams.GEMS stands for:Grace andEncouragement forMotivation andSuccessThe women who are showcased as PLPT GEMS are accessible examples of women who are doing interesting things, overcoming challenges, expressing themselves and making a difference in a unique and beautiful way.As they share their stories, we hope that you will read something that inspires you to reflect, laugh, cry, dare, question, create, understand, and most importantly - get involved. The world needs your perspective and your contribution. When you focus your energy on a...

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Meditation, Visualization and Change

One of the best ways to bring forth change in your life is to visualize. To (in your mind) see, hear, taste, touch and feel yourself living the life you want. This is how you use your creativity to bring forth abundance. Abundance is not always about material things--it is about living your best life, overflowing with love, peace, joy, good things and right opportunities. There are several methods to aid us in visualizing the lives we want. One such method is meditation.  For the past couple of weeks, I have tried to begin every day in meditation. It spans anywhere from 5 – 20 minutes depending on how much time I have, but it helps me...

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5 Principles for Transitioning your Hair and your Life

Happy Friday, Lovelies! I wrote this post for my personal blog this week and decided to share it here on Peace, Love and Pretty Things, as well. Chic Mommy and I have both fully transitioned to natural hair, but are continuing to transition in other areas of our lives. It's a very exciting time. We look forward to continuing to share our growth and endeavors with you here. For those of you who aren't aware, you can read more from Chic Mommy on her fashion blog Chic Mommy, Cool Kid. You can also read more from GG on my personal blog, The Write Curl Diary. For now, have a great weekend and I hope this post encourages you, for I was definitely...

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5 Ways to Get Rich Quick

photo credit "What I know for sure is that what you give comes back to you." ~Oprah Winfrey She is abundance personified, isn't she? By rich, I mean in love and happiness, and by quick I mean it takes some time. I got your attention though, right? Hear me out. Once you start changing your thoughts to believe there is enough love and success to go around in this world, your realities will change drastically and you will become rich. I've been working on this for a long time, and like any other change, this can't happen overnight. When I think back, however, I realize that I've changed drastically. Even as a "positive person", most of my thoughts...

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Pretty Things: Tights

I am a bonafied tights junkie. They are my fall/winter staple and I seek out unique patterns, funky styles, and a variety of fabrics with which to update my wardrobe throughout both of the aforementioned seasons. I love them because they are warm and cozy, cute and functional. They can add zeal to an outfit that would be otherwise very simple, they can dial up the sex appeal and they are perfect for layering colors, textures and patterns. Two-tone American Apparel tights as seen on KarlasCloset.com My favorites from last season include two pair of argyle tights I got from Uniqlo on a trip to NYC last year. Mine are in pink and purple argyle. Urban...

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