The Crossroads of Manifestation: Vision Boards

 The Crossroads of Manifestation: Vision Boards

pretty pictures that actually help

-Shivika Sharma

 I recently read an article where a woman shared how her vision boards never worked for her, and over time, this shook her faith in the universe. She found it harder and harder to trust the process, making it difficult for her to continue this journey. But then, she spoke to a friend who helped her create a vision board that actually worked—one that aligned so deeply with her desires that she manifested her dreams within two months. Reading her experience got me thinking, and I knew I had to write about this. Because vision boards do work, but only if they’re done right.

Before we dive into the how and why, let me introduce (or re-introduce) myself.

Hi! I'm Shivika Sharma, and this is my fourth blog in the series The Crossroads of Manifestation, where I explore the ways manifestation has worked for me and its deeper connections with the universe. From energies to faith, and now vision boards, this series is all about understanding manifestation beyond just the surface level.

Vision boards are boards, collages, or just a bunch of pictures and visuals put together in one place. These visuals represent everything one wants to be or achieve over time. They are meant to hold pictures, quotes, and details that actually mean something to you—things that make you feel something. Because that’s how manifestation works—when your brain starts recognizing and aligning your thoughts, emotions, and actions with what you’ve put in front of you.

People normally make vision boards at the start of a new year, but that isn’t a rigid rule. You can make one anytime you want, anywhere you want. A vision board is a physical or digital collage of your dreams, goals, and aspirations. It acts as a constant reminder of what you’re working towards, helping your subconscious focus on making it happen. But to be truly effective, it has to be more than just aesthetically pleasing—it has to be accurate and intentional.

When I make vision boards for myself, I make sure I have plenty of time to focus on them and create them with enough energy, patience, and positivity. I open Pinterest, type in my dream followed by "vision board." For example, if I desire money, I won’t just pick a picture of a bundle of dollars when I know my income is in rupees. I will pick a picture of a bundle of cash and write "Money flows to me with ease," then visualize it. Actually believe that I will recreate this picture in my reality and that, yes, money does flow to me with ease.

Factors like this are very important. If you just pick any picture that doesn’t hold realistic value in your life, your subconscious will realize, "Oh, I’m just dreaming, this won’t happen to me now."  (on a side note, I don't really like calling it 'dreams', it gives me a feeling of it just remaining something I think of when I'm asleep and not real) While making your vision board, be optimistic, feel it happening, and think, "This vision board is bringing my dreams to reality," rather than just considering it mere luck. All of these things will help your brain align with success.

One more thing—just making a vision board won’t do anything. You can’t just add a picture of a high income and a big house and then ignore the opportunities that might lead you to that money. The universe is providing you with chances, and you’re just letting them go, thinking the vision board alone will bring you money? No. The universe works in many different ways. Take the opportunities, take your first step, take the risk. Don’t sit in your comfort zone waiting to be spoon-fed success.

Lastly, make sure you can see your vision board almost every day. Keep it near your bed, as your wallpaper, or in your closet. Protect it if you fear the evil eye, but if you don’t, let it be seen. Trust the universe. Trust yourself.

Thank you for reading :)