The Power of a Clear Vision

Matt walked into the lobby, hockey bag over his shoulder, with a smile that lit up the room. It’d been over 30 minutes since he’d been on the ice, but his hands shook slightly; he was still filled with adrenaline. Matt’s passion for the game was contagious. He was 20 years old, and he’d worked hard to attain his prowess in the rink. We left for a nearby restaurant, eager to talk about the game and relive it through his eyes.

We’re happiest when we’re creating what we truly want in life and going out to get it - authentically, compassionately and consciously. This includes our relationships, health, career goals, time and money freedom, spiritual life and how we give to others. Our vision is essential for creating ongoing joy and childlike excitement.

LIke Matt, we are designed to connect with our passion and live a life we love. Everything is created twice: first, in mind, then in form. Whether it’s the chair you’re sitting on or the outfit you selected to wear – it was first a clear image in someone’s mind. Creating and holding a vision takes effort however.

As we mature, our perspectives shift. It’s common to use our sense of practicality more and let our imagination diminish. In time, we can lose sight of our vision and what we truly want. Our younger selves were tuned into what we wanted. Close your eyes and think about the first things you remember wishing for as a child. What did you want for your birthday or the holidays when you were eight or nine? For me, it was a guitar. I imagined myself playing it and singing with friends. I’ll always remember the excitement I felt when it was finally mine!

Today, when you think of your vision or dream, what comes to mind? I’ve heard responses that include: “I just want to be happy.” “My to-do-list is waaay too long. Why would I add something else?” “Hmmm. I haven’t thought about my vision for a long time.” “I’m growing my business.” I also come across people whose whole demeanor says, “I love my life,” and who smile and enthusiastically share his or her vision.

The Law of Specificity says, "To activate your vision, you must first be clear about the life you want to design." Many make the mistake of being too general. "I want to be financially secure." "I want to be happy." They expect circumstances to occur in a way that makes them happy without knowing what that means.

Would an architect know how to draw you a "beautiful house?" The architect would look at you and say, "You've got to tell me what you mean by 'beautiful house'. You've got to describe it in detail so I can draw you a blueprint. Would you like a modern kitchen or a French country kitchen? One bathroom or five?"

When you decide with crystal clarity what you really want and envision every detail of the life you want to bring into existence, you give yourself access to the same reservoir of creativity and imagination used by famous inventors such as Thomas Edison or Steve Jobs.

Give yourself the gift of a one-day Vision Workshop, and have fun while being skillfully guided to clarify your vision. Shaped from the inside and not outer circumstances, you’ll walk away with a vision blueprint that provides a clear roadmap for the life you love in the coming months.

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