What is your vision?
I’m not talking about something mystical. I’m talking about your goal, your dream; where you see yourself in life. What comes to mind when I ask you that question? Is your vision one that you can attain with some work, or do you feel it’s completely out of your reach?
First and foremost, it’s very important that you have a vision and that you identify with it. It might be something that you keep seeing in your head, a dream, a belief of what you can achieve- or it might be something that has always been there with you, but you didn’t realize it was your vision until recently. However it came to be, it’s important to realize it’s there, so you can determine how you can make your vision a reality.
Some visions are passing fancies, like wanting to take up belly-dancing, or learning to speak Italian. I like to call those whims or little desires. They aren’t really visions. Most times your vision will be a passion that starts deep within you, and you just can’t shake. A vision is where you’d like to see yourself now or in the future.
I always had a vision I’d have a shop. It was a dream of mine to be in business for myself. I saw myself helping other people by offering them a service. I’m a people-person. I love to talk, and share. I find I’m my happiest when I’m helping others achieve their dreams, whether it is in their home décor, learning a new craft or decorating technique, or finding the perfect outfit to wear. It’s always been my vision, or how I’ve imagined myself to be- in service to others by being creative.
Perhaps your vision is to write a best-selling novel. You’re a great writer, and people comment on your use of descriptive phrases. You’ve always had it in the back of your mind that you could do it- write for a living, but for some reason you keep it tucked away, saving it for later. Why? Why not start that novel now? Let your vision become a reality. What are you waiting for?
Are you not really sure what your vision is? Sit down now and write down ten things that you really want to do with your life, your time, your energy. Look at that list. Do you see something there that has been on your mind for some time? Does something there trigger a longing in you? Does something on your list excite or inspire you? Does it make you think of endless possibilities of how you could use it? THAT’S your VISION!
Perhaps part of your list looks something like this:
- Make money
- Learn to horseback ride
- Travel the world
- Bake for others
- Own my own business
- Spend more time with my kids
As you look at the list, something sticks with you- #5 Own my own business- If you could do that, then a lot of the other things on your list would be possible, right? So what kind of business could you go into? Gee, #4 says you want to bake for others. You love to bake. It’s a passion of yours. (Yes, folks, your passion can be your vision!) What if you started out small, baking for others from your home? Then maybe you developed that into your own little bake-shop. That might just take off!! See yourself taking those riding lessons and traveling to new places with your family!! It won’t happen right away, but it won’t happen at all if you don’t realize what your vision is, and how to get the ball rolling.
Have you ever heard of a “Vision Board?” A vision board is used in positive thinking, when you want to manifest certain things in your life. Seeing those things you want in your life every day, makes you think of them, and helps remind you that you can achieve them. For example, the person who had the list above might want to make a vision board and keep it in her bedroom or bathroom where she can see it every day. She’d take a piece of poster board, and attach pictures of people riding horses; baked goods like cakes, pastries and cookies; a picture of a storefront, that she’s written her name on; photos of places she wants to visit like Hawaii or London; pictures of her family, and maybe a picture of money. This becomes her vision board. These are the things she wants to happen in her life. She looks at it every day. It makes her think about her vision for herself. In time, her positive thinking and her vision of what she wants for herself will begin to come together.
Try it! Make a list, and then make a vision board. See yourself succeeding in meeting those goals and make your vision a reality!
Your vision is deep within you. All you have to do is realize what it is, and there can be more than one, and think about how you can turn that vision from a dream into reality!! Go for it!
Tami Loves…helping everyone discover their vision -because dreams do come true!
