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Irma had never heard anything like George Benson, but she was enjoying his music, and I was having a great time. Then, several ballet dancers came on stage to dance. My jaw dropped as they performed. I’m not sure who had the idea to marry jazz and ballet, but it was an incredible experience. I couldn’t believe how athletic the dancers were. They could lift their entire body on a single toe! You’d have to be pretty hard-headed not to be impressed by that. We had a wonderful evening enjoying two not particularly hip art forms. As we walked back to the car after the show ended, Irma held tightly onto my arm. She was probably just cold, but I like to think she was falling in love with me. It’s a night I’ll never forget.
wouldn’t get hopelessly lost. We had a lot of fun on the drive, but the real joy of the evening was still to come.
The Hollywood Bowl was built in 1922, and it’s an intimate venue with art-deco architecture nestled in the Hollywood hills. It was odd being outdoors and under the stars rather than in a giant sports stadium, and that wasn’t the only thing different about this concert
experience. We were both 17, and everyone else at the concert was 10-20 years older than us. There was also no giant cloud of smoke hovering over the audience.
–David Bennett
HOW A VISION BOARD CAN SHAPE YOUR FUTURE You’ll Believe It When You See It
Have you ever heard of manifestation? How about the laws of attraction? In the simplest terms, both essentially argue that “if you think about it, it will come.” There’s a lot more to it than that, and you won’t achieve your goals by daydreaming. But to create the life you want, you first need to know how it looks. That’s where vision boards come into play. A vision board is a visual representation of your goals, usually laid out on a poster board. It’s like a collage you made in school, but the topic is your future. It’s up to you to decide what that means. You might be looking for a fulfilling relationship, financial security, improved health, physical fitness, or something else entirely. Spend some time thinking through what you want before starting because a dispassionate vision board won’t work. Once you’ve clarified your dreams, it’s time to get creative. You’ll need scissors, glue, and maybe a printer. You might find images for your vision board online or in magazines, and they can be literal or figurative. If your goal is wealth, you may represent it with an image of money — or you might choose an image that evokes how
you want to feel once you’ve met your financial goals. Also, don’t be afraid to selectively use words like “fearless” or “confident” to evoke your dreams. There are plenty of online tips and tools for making your vision board look fabulous, but don’t let a lack of artistic chops hold you back. The goal here isn’t aesthetics; it’s to create a compelling visual representation of your goals. You want to look at your vision board and feel an emotional connection to your future. Once your vision board is complete, place it somewhere you’ll see it several times a day. It could be your home office, dressing area, or even next to your TV. The goal is to receive regular reminders of what you want to achieve. Just looking at your vision board alone won’t result in the changes you’re looking for, and you’ll also have to take action. But a daily reminder of what you’re working towards can be a powerful motivator and provide clarity in confusing times. Are your behaviors working towards the future you’ve envisioned? A vision board can be your guiding light.
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