Yule Vision Boarding Recap

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Written By Dani Keating

Yule Vision Boarding Workshop in Alexandria.

On Yule, 21 December, the James M. Duncan Library in Del Ray, Alexandria, was abuzz with creative energy as 13 participants gathered for a vision boarding workshop to set their intentions for 2025. The event, aligned with the Winter Solstice, marked a powerful moment to pause, reflect, and plant seeds for the coming year.

Resolutions vs. Intentions: A Subtle Yet Powerful Shift

A key part of the workshop was distinguishing between resolutions and intentions. Resolutions often focus on rigid goals or behaviors, such as “I will go to the gym every day” or “I will save more money.” While these can be motivating, they can also feel punitive or restrictive, setting us up for self-criticism if we fall short.

Intentions, on the other hand, are rooted in alignment and self-awareness. They focus on how we want to feel and show up in our lives, fostering a more holistic approach. For instance, instead of resolving to lose weight, an intention might be to “nurture my body and mind through mindful movement and nourishing food.” Intentions allow for growth, flexibility, and connection to our inner truths, making them a more sustainable and empowering practice.

Tools for Intention Setting

To guide participants in crafting meaningful intentions for 2025, we used a blend of tools:

The Wheel of Life

The Wheel of Life is a visual tool that helps individuals evaluate key areas of their lives, such as health, relationships, career, spirituality, and personal growth. By assessing satisfaction levels in each category, participants identified areas that needed more focus and balance. This exercise offered a snapshot of where energy is currently flowing and where it may need to be redirected.

The Wheel of the Year

Rooted in pagan and Celtic traditions, the Wheel of the Year represents the cyclical nature of the seasons, marking solstices, equinoxes, and the cross-quarter festivals. Each point on the wheel corresponds to natural shifts in energy, offering guidance on when to sow, grow, harvest, and rest. By aligning intentions with these seasonal energies, participants learned to work in harmony with external rhythms.

The Chakra System

The Chakra system, a map of the body’s energy centers, offered an internal lens for intention setting. Each chakra governs specific physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of our lives. For example, the root chakra relates to security and grounding, while the heart chakra governs love and relationships. Participants reflected on which chakras felt balanced and which needed attention, helping them clarify intentions that supported their inner well-being.

Harnessing External and Internal Energies

One of the most powerful takeaways from the workshop was the importance of integrating external (Wheel of the Year) and internal (Chakra system) energy systems. By honoring seasonal shifts in the natural world and tuning into personal energy centers, participants gained a holistic framework for intention setting. This dual approach ensures that intentions are not only actionable but also deeply aligned with both universal and personal rhythms.

Looking Ahead

The creative energy in the room was palpable as participants began to transform their insights into vision boards, each a unique representation of their intentions for 2025. From vibrant images and affirmations to symbols and quotes, these boards became visual reminders of the futures they are co-creating.

If you missed this workshop, there’s good news! I’ll be hosting another vision boarding session on Saturday, 25 January 2025, at the James M. Duncan Library. This will be another opportunity to reflect, connect, and craft a vision for the new year using these powerful tools.

Let’s continue to set meaningful intentions, harness energy systems, and step into 2025 with clarity and purpose. Whether you’re new to vision boarding or revisiting it as a cherished practice, I can’t wait to see you there!

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