January 29th, 2026

The Illustrated Discovery Journal

“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”

Matthew 6:21

“First of all you’ll have to visualize your ideal life. Take a moment to get quiet and go within. Close your eyes. Now see how you live and who lives with you. What does your dream house look like?

“What part of the country is it in?”

“What type of garden do you have?”

“Is there a gazebo in the backyard?”

“A swimming pool?”

“What type of car is parked in the driveway?”

“What kind of job do you have?”

“This is a wish list to the Universe. Our deepest wishes are whispers of our authentic selves. We must learn to respect them. We must learn to listen.”

“Put your ear down next to your soul and listen hard.”

Anne Sexton (American Poet; November 11th, 1928 ~ October 4th, 1974)

“Our wishes for the future, our hopes, our dreams, our aspirations are our truest treasures.”

“…give thanks for the wonderful life you are leading. The greatest secret to living a happy and fulfilled life is the realization that everything is created in our minds before it manifests itself in the outer world. We must believe it before we can see it.”

My Bucket List

“I am a bit anxious as I need to get my act together and acquire a used or new car in the next few weeks. Since my divorce, it seems as a woman my credit fell after losing the house. Makes me frustrated that this world is so patriarchal based. However, I will overcome and not let this speed bump ruin me.” (Heather Houston 1-29-22)

“WOW…flash forward I am leasing a new car (2025 VENUE Hyundai). I feel so blessed to be in a place where my credit and income afford such a reliable vehicle. It’s nice to have piece of mind.” (Heather Houston 1-29-26)

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–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 30 of 501.

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