From the Arctic Circle to Zimbabwe: How to Manifest Your Dream Vacation
Do you dream of sunning yourself on the deck of a tropical Caribbean cruise? A luxury break in the heart of your favorite city? Or perhaps a cross-country backpacking adventure?
Whatever far-flung destination you dream about, read on to find my top manifestation hacks that will help bring your “Dream Vacation” Pinterest board to life!
To begin with, think about what the main focus of your dream vacation will be as this will determine which of your Personal Direction you’ll need to activate. If you want to travel in order to reconnect with yourself, to become inspired, to learn about other cultures, or to deepen your understanding of the world, you’ll need to activate your Wisdom Direction. If you want to travel in order to enjoy quality time with your partner, your family, or your children and to create long-lasting memories together, you’ll need to activate your Relationship Direction.
Once you know which Personal Direction to focus on, it’s time to activate it! In doing so, you’ll be sending out a direct message to the Universe about what it is you want to manifest, therefore attracting it with greater ease and efficiency. Here’s a list of the different objects and images you can add to this area:
Travel guides or phrase books relating to the city or country you want to visit. For example, if you wish to visit Tokyo, you can set out a Japanese phrase book or a travel guide of all the best restaurants to visit in Tokyo.
Print-outs of travel blogs or travel articles about particular restaurants, tourist attractions, or local points of interest you want to include on your trip. For example, if you dream of a luxurious city break to Paris, print out reviews of the city’s fine-dining restaurants, blogs about art galleries or designer boutiques, and articles on the best five-star hotels in Paris.
Images or photos that you’ve cut out of travel brochures, or printed out that represent the area you wish to visit and the types of activities you wish to do. For example, if you want to go backpacking, display images of happy, smiling backpackers and photos from scenic hiking trails.
The flag of the country you wish to visit, or currency from that country.
Even just displaying the name of the place you wish to visit written on an index card can be an effective activation!
Next, think of different ways to create a “bridge” between your current daily life and your dream vacation that will help make it feel more real to you:
Burn a scented candle inspired by your dream destination. For example, if you want to visit Hawaii, you can burn a tropical-scented candle. If you want to explore London’s royal parks and botanic gardens, burn a floral-scented candle.
Cook the local dishes from the country you want to visit. For example, if you’ve always wanted to spend time in Spain, try your hand at making different tapas dishes or invite your friends over for some homemade paella and sangria. Similarly, you can seek out local restaurants in your area that specialize in cuisine from the area you want to visit.
Start planning your travel outfits and putting together your packing lists. Are there any special items of clothing or pieces of equipment you’ll need for your trip? For example, if you want to go on a family camping trip, put together an Amazon wish list of all the supplies you’ll need, such as portable cooking equipment, camping gear, and perhaps even a book on different card games to play by the campfire!
Learn a few key phrases in the language of the country you want to visit so you can begin to immerse yourself in the culture.
Lastly, make sure that there are no practical issues that may hold you back from your trip. Is your passport still in date or does it need renewing? Is your car in good enough condition for that cross-country road trip or does it need a tune-up at your local garage? Are there entry requirements for the country you want to visit, such as vaccinations or specialized travel insurance? By making sure that you’re committed to taking the necessary practical steps, you’ll be showing the Universe that you’re really serious about achieving your goal. Remember, you can’t spell “Attraction” without “action”!
With Love and Joy,
Dame Marie Diamond
Feng Shui Master and Best-selling Author
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