A Vision Board for the Soul: Gentle Planning for a Life That Feels Like Home

A quiet moment to pause, reflect, and be present.

It’s easy to forget what we hoped for back in January.

The year starts with spark and possibility, and then slowly—quietly—life crowds in.

Resolutions fade. The sticky notes fall off the fridge. And by May, most of us are just trying to keep up, let alone reach for something more.

If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.

But what if there’s a quieter way to return to your hopes—not with pressure or perfectionism, but with reflection and intention?What if, instead of chasing goals, you could sit with them a while… listen to them… and let them unfold?

That’s what a vision board can offer. Not a flashy Pinterest craft or productivity hack—but a soul-centered practice of remembering who you are and what makes your heart come alive.

What Is a Vision Board, Really?

At its heart, a vision board is just this: A visual reminder of what matters most to you.A collection of words, images, and intentions that reflect your values, your longings, your purpose.

But more than that—it’s a way to pause. To come back to yourself. To name what you need in this season and where your spirit feels most drawn.

Begin with Who You Are

You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin.

Just start by asking:

• What do I care deeply about?

• What do I want more of in my life?

• What memories or dreams still stir something in me?

• What makes me feel most like me?

These are soul-level questions. Take your time. Let them rise slowly, like light at the edge of morning.

Choose What Speaks to You

As you begin to gather, look for:

• Images that calm or inspire you—a garden, a porch, a quiet cabin, a stack of books.

• Words or quotes that feel like anchors. Truths you want to return to on the hard days.

• Scriptures or poems that remind you who you are.

• Personal goals—not ones that please others, but ones that reflect your deepest hopes.

Your board can be as simple as a piece of paper or as layered as a framed collage. You don’t need fancy supplies. Just honesty, quiet, and the courage to listen to what’s stirring inside.

Let It Reflect the Journey

Your vision board doesn’t need to be linear. It doesn’t need to “make sense.”It only needs to feel true.

Maybe your goals will take the shape of a winding path across the page.Maybe they’ll float like stars across a night sky of possibility.

What matters is that they are yours.

Let It Hang Where You’ll See It

Place it somewhere you’ll notice it often—beside your writing desk, near your kitchen table, tucked into your prayer corner. Or take a photo and save it as your phone background. You could even print it on a mug or make it into a puzzle. Let it be something that speaks to you softly each day.

Let it whisper, not shout.

A Gentle Nudge Forward

Your vision board is not here to shame you into action.It’s here to remind you of what you’ve already named. What you’ve already planted.It’s a quiet companion—calling you back to what matters, one step at a time.

You don't have to do it all today.

Just begin.

“May He grant you your heart’s desire and fulfill all your plans.”– Psalm 20:4 (ESV)

With warmth and light,Lori

Vision Board Starter List

Use any of the following:

• Words, quotes, or scriptures that move you

• Images from magazines or online that reflect your values and dreams

• Photos of family, places, or activities you love

• Short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals

• Artistic elements—colors, shapes, drawings—anything that feels “like you”

No rules. Just reflection and heart. After all, it is a vision board for the soul.

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Until Next Time,

Lori