Before shaping my Vision Board and manifesting the life I want, I first needed to make something clear to myself. Manifesting is not about collecting everything in the world, nor is it about living out other people’s wishes. It’s about creating a life you truly want to live—for yourself, not for others.

One exercise from Roxie’s book is to recall and describe the moments when you felt satisfied, peaceful, and truly happy. What were you doing? And with whom?

I realized I have quite many happy moments:

• Walking in nature – when I walk in the forest, go trekking, or simply spend time close to nature, I fill my mind with positive thoughts and a bright future. Sometimes I reflect on what I’ve been through and feel gratitude for all that I’ve been given.
• Walking with Nasa – every weekend to his extra class, or on some evenings after my dance class. Sometimes we sing, sometimes we talk, and sometimes we just hold hands in silence. I’m happy because he loves walking as much as I do, and he always asks for it.

• Being creative – painting, crafting, or making DIY gifts for loved ones. I don’t do it as often now, but I still treasure the days when I could spend hours creating.
• Reading – in the mornings while waiting for the driver to work, at the airport before flights, or when I visit bookstores and discover good books at good prices.
• Conversations with him – talking about life, feeling his kind heart and calmness, and imagining & daydreaming a future together —closing the distance and building a life side by side.
• Friendship – thinking of my friends who are always there for me, even from afar, and remembering the times we traveled together or supported each other through tough moments.
• Helping others – doing something that truly helps, and seeing how much it means to them.
• Kindness in the world – noticing acts of kindness, whether in daily life or online. Despite the noise, there are still many kind people.
• Traveling alone in Europe – moving slowly, not rushing, meeting kind strangers, and feeling connected to the atmosphere: the weather, the landscapes, the people, the food. Each country offered something unique, but every trip left me feeling alive and grateful.

Recalling these moments with gratitude helps me shape a clearer picture of the life I truly want to live—and makes my Vision Board more meaningful.

Thank you.