“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” ~Helen Keller
Behind every mission is a vision of the possibilities. It’s not necessarily in the future either. Events occur in each moment, not in the future. Yes, being able to see the future possibilities is important and yet, it shouldn’t stop you from living in the present moments. That is one of the inherent problems of being too future focused, striving and being pushed towards it, not being present.
I am not saying that we shouldn’t have goals. Goals can limit us. It can create resistance. Visions pull you forward while working with the best possible people in the present. Goals take you away from that. When you look at organizations that have a true mission and vision statement that comes from something deep inside, it is more powerful and resonates throughout the whole organization. It has meaning and purpose.
Creating a vision that pulls you forward takes some digging. Remember, it is not something you strive for externally. It is something that is already inherent inside of you. It allows you to live joyously in each moment and you realize its true meaning and what you are doing to make it happen. You feel drawn to it.
When I think about making a difference in what I do in mind-body transformation, I envision a whole world fully understanding that the mind and body is fully connected and connected outward as well. To be healthy and fit in your own mind and body also does the same thing to the interconnections you have. It expands outward. If you are not healthy and fit in mind and body, then it too expands outward affecting and influencing others. My vision is to see healthy minds and bodies worldwide, each new one influencing others to do the same.
When you find that powerful vision for yourself, then you will be inspired bu it. Motivation is something that pushes you and is not nearly as powerful as inspiration. I say, BE INSPIRED!
Creating a vision starts with your personal values. Each of us have them that influences us to do what we do on a subconscious level. Discover your top 5 values. These are known as your “driver values.”
Know your purpose. Each of us should discover that as well. You may have thoughts about it as a child and later have it squashed by well-meaning adults. Most adults do that because they were told to “get real” too, so they pass it on to others and maybe to you. At the same time, most people are mired in a mediocre life, though they may not realize it.
“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” ~Carl Jung
Get out a piece of paper (or you can type it on your computer). Answer these questions as you think about what excites you about life:
- If you could begin your journey anew and had all the resources you’d ever need, what would you do?
- What gets you really, freaking excited?
- If you could envision your best possible life, what would it look like?
- If you had no fear at all, what would you do?
- If you were to think of the challenges in your life as you make a decision to move forward, which ones would excite you to get past?
- Would your dream/vision contribute to others as well as to yourself?
- What of yourself will you give in order to create, do, be?
As you create your vision, make sure it is emotionally charged. Emotions move us from inertia to action.
You can use assessments in order to establish a beginning baseline and measurements along way in knowing whether or not you are staying on your path and making things happen according to your vision.
Create your vision statement based on the question you’ve answered. Make it simple and powerful. About 2-3 sentences should suffice.
Now, bring your vision to reality.
Cheers,
Bob Choat
America’s #1 Mind-Body Transformation Expert and author of Mind Your Own Fitness