#Aspirations

[thirteen-31]

@thirteen-31

[ness-rangel]

All I Want To Be...

[in-tenebris-et-in-solitudine]

[glowettee]

becoming your dream self: part 1 - creating your aesthetic blueprint ♡

hello darlingssss, it's mindy here to start our journey into becoming our most ethereal selves. especially for 2025, i already have a 2025 series, i'll be creating the masterlist for it soon!! but today we're laying the foundation of your dream persona, but not in the way you might expect. forget traditional vision boards - we're creating an aesthetic blueprint that speaks to your soul.

first, let's do something unconventional: spend a week documenting the moments that make your heart flutter.

i keep a tiny notebook in my favorite cardigan (i wear almost everydayyy) pocket and write down everything that causes that magical feeling - the way morning light hits your teacup, the sound of vintage jewelry boxes closing, the rustle of paper when turning pages in old books. the smell of rain, dark academia spotify playlists, etc! you don't need to keep a notebook in your pocket (as most notebooks don't fit) so you can bring a normal-sized one but just bring a bag with you that your notebook fits into. ex: tote bags.

here's my secret technique: create what i call "sensory anchors." choose five specific sensory experiences that embody your dream self:

a signature scent (mine is a mix of rose water and old books, or even victoria secret perfume)

a specific texture (i chose raw silk)

a recurring sound (my antique music box melody)

a taste (earl grey with lavender honey)

a visual motif (pressed flowers between glass)

next, we build these into daily rituals. instead of just planning how you want to look, plan how you want to feel.

my tip: create a "dream self hour" - the first hour after waking where you live exactly as your dream self would. don't check your phone, don't rush. move slowly, deliberately, like you're in a soft-focus film.

note: your dream self isn't just about appearance - it's about creating an atmosphere that follows you everywhere. i keep tiny vials of my signature scent in every bag, pressed flowers in my wallet, and a music box tune for my ring tones on my phone. these little touches help you embody your dream self even in mundane moments. it's really the first step to creating your dream self/persona

homework for this week: identify your five sensory anchors and practice incorporating at least one each day. document how it makes you feel in a dedicated journal.

with love and whispers of possibility, mindy ♡

[dearbaddie]

The less they know the better ✨💗

[allegorypaintings]

Life's Illusions

Artist: George Frederic Watts (British, 1817–1904

Date: 1840

Medium: Oil on canvas

Collection: TATE Britain

Description

Life's Illusions is an allegorical painting that explores the vanity of human desires. Watts believed that art should reveal the mystery of being, and he used universal symbols to represent life's emotions and aspirations.

[thedeluxedoll]

[viviennemaeve]

Alter Ego's and Second selves-

Alter Egos Embracing the Versions of Ourselves That We Haven’t Met Yet

Have you ever stared at yourself in the mirror and wondered, Who else could I be? Not in a regretful or unsatisfied way, but in a dreamy, what-if-I-could way? That’s where alter egos and aspirations come into play—the untapped versions of ourselves that live in our heads, waiting for their turn on stage.

Let’s get one thing straight: alter egos aren’t just for superheroes or pop stars (though, shoutout to Beyoncé) They’re for anyone who dares to think, What if? What if I were bolder? What if I were softer? What if I stopped apologizing for existing or chasing approval like it’s oxygen? Alter egos are like a mental Pinterest board of who you could be if you allowed yourself to dream without limits.

The Beauty of an Alter Ego:

An alter ego isn’t about being fake or pretending. It’s about unlocking a part of yourself that feels just out of reach. Maybe in your day-to-day life, you’re shy and careful, but in your head, there’s a version of you who commands rooms, speaks their mind, and leaves a trail of awe behind them. That’s your alter ego whispering, You could be me if you tried.

Think of them as your personal blueprint for growth, not an impossible standard. They’re the person you’d be if fear didn’t exist, if failure didn’t sting, if your past didn’t weigh you down like an anchor. Like for me it's Vivienne Maeve..

For many might've thought that it is my real name but no Vivienne Maeve is my alterego. Someone who i embody,someone who isn't afraid to stand tall, someone who knows their own worth.

Aspirations

The Bridge Between You and Them

Aspirations are the breadcrumbs that lead you from who you are now to who you want to be. They’re the daydreams you can’t shake, the goals that feel a little too big, and the moments when you think, Why not me? Aspirations and alter egos go hand in hand—they’re both fueled by a belief that you’re not finished yet.

But here’s the catch: you can’t just live in the fantasy of your alter ego. At some point, you have to build the bridge. You have to take the risks, face the rejections, and rewrite the narratives that say you can’t.

When the Lines Blur

Here’s the best part: the more you lean into your alter ego, the more they stop feeling like someone else and start feeling like…you. That bold, unapologetic version of yourself? They’re just you without the doubt. That kind, forgiving version? They’re you without the baggage. Alter egos aren’t some magical transformation; they’re already you—just amplified, refined, and unafraid.

Let’s Get Real for a Second

Not every day will feel like a leap toward your dreams. Some days, even imagining your alter ego feels exhausting, like trying to envision the sun on a stormy day. And that’s okay. Growth isn’t linear, and aspirations don’t come with a deadline.

But here’s the thing: the more you show up, even in the smallest ways, the more you blur the line between who you are and who you want to be. One day, you’ll look back and realize you didn’t just meet your alter ego—you became them.

So, to anyone out there dreaming of their “better” self, here’s your reminder: that version of you already exists. They’re just waiting for you to believe in them.

[nenelonomh]

i promise i'll make it to new york

[raccoonfallsharder]

january aspirations

for those anxiously waiting, cicatrix .⋆☁︎ :꧂already has more chapters drafted but will be paused until mid/late february to give me some recovery-time from this busy season of writing and life lol.

** i started out the new year really sick. like, had-to-take-a-nap-after-eating, then-slept-all-day-today sick. and since one of my resolutions is to be more flexible with myself on deadlines, i’m removing the current posting dates for the last two borealis fics. i do hope to get them both out this month, and i will update this post when i have a clearer idea of when that might happen, as well as posting a preview a few days in advance so if you’re waiting, you hopefully won’t miss it. thank you from the bottom of my heart for your patience!!

thursday, january 9. ✩࿐࿔ take what you need | cook some goddamn food | for @pretty-in-possible ✮

monday, january 13 (tentative). borealis | kiss me at midnight | mcu | oneshot. ❤︎❤︎

tuesday, january 28. ✩࿐࿔ take what you need | clean your frickin' room | for nonnie ✮

friday, january 31. borealis | the holiday gun show | mcu | oneshot. ❤︎❤︎

other things i'm working on for february and beyond...

february estimates

kiss kiss BANG BANG challenge all month long~ ✩❤︎

tuesday, february 11. ✩࿐࿔ take what you need | stop hittin' shit. | RocketRaccoonsFluffyTail on ao3 ✮

tuesday, february 20. ✩࿐࿔ take what you need | do your frickin homework! | for nonnie ✮

thursday, february 27. cicatrix | chapter twenty-seven. la gaudière. ✩

march estimates

thursday, february 6. rocket raccoon prompt week | day seven. bite. | ao3 crosspost ✮

thursday, february 13. florescence❀. chapter six year five: dispersal. ❤︎❤︎ FINALE.

thursday, march 6. defiance | oneshot | mcu ✮✩

thursday, march 13. the raccoon, the witch, & the roadtrip | part four. south dakota. | ao3 crosspost ✮

thursday, march 20. cicatrix. | chapter twenty-eight. | anderance. ✩

thursday, march 27.Domestic Scenes in Space Travel. Untitled. FINALE. ❤︎❤︎

april estimates

thursday, april 3.cicatrix. | chapter twenty-nine. | amoransia. ??

thursday, april 10. the raccoon, the witch, & the roadtrip | part five. montana. | ao3 crosspost ✮

thursday, april 17.cicatrix. | chapter thirty. | dolorblindness. ??

thursday, april 24. love is blind: andromeda. | episode one. ✩

may estimates.

thursday, may 1.cicatrix. | chapter thirty-one. | ??. ??

thursday, may 8. the raccoon, the witch, & the roadtrip | part six. idaho. washington. | ao3 crosspost ✮

thursday, may 15.cicatrix. | chapter thirty-two. | mauerbauertraurigkeit. ??

thursday, may 22. hot local dads in your spaceport | oneshot ??

thursday, may 29. cicatrix. | chapter thirty-three. | ??. ??

resume crosspostingto ao3

the raccoon, the witch, & the roadtrip | part seven.you'vearrived at your destination. | ao3 crosspost

ᯓ⋆｡°✩practice: an eidos-rocket minific ✩

fistful of sunlight✩

new/ongoing projects

love is blind: andromeda. | episode two. ✩❤︎

possible spring one-shot [sex-pollen!]. could get moved to kinktober. ❤︎‬❤︎

untitled expansive maneuvers expansion. chapter one. ✩ ❤︎‬ ❤︎‬❤︎

universe killer [1/4]. ✩

other future projects

[parowanormal]

pov: the girl who notices every little detail

[rhinestoneprincess]

I’ve been super into boho chic

[pandora-books]

"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars."

Oscar Wilde, Lady Windmere's Fan

[in-tenebris-et-in-solitudine]

[becomingher-era]

Vision Board 2024

Make your dreams and goals a reality ✨

Throughout the years, I’ve realized the power of vision boards. Creating them has become a crucial step for manifesting the life I want for myself.

Here are some tips for your vision board:

Make it inspirational

Don’t over do it with the pictures. Better 10 inspirational pictures than 100 meaningless ones.

Only put goals you are aiming for that particular year. I believe vision boards have more impact when they are more intentional

Make it authentic. Vision boards are very personal, make one that is authentic up yourself ♡

Let make the best out of 2024!

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