Evolve Your Vision

"This year…(you think to yourself)…it’s going to be different. This year I am going to meet all of my goals and finally be successful…I am going to lose weight and make more money than I ever have."

I can hear the conviction within my own self as I type those words, and think about my own visions, aspirations and goals. It’s exciting to make a decision, and to have a deep sense of trust within that has you already proud of your accomplishments. Good!

But, as you already know, making a decision is just one small piece of the puzzle in terms of manifesting success in your life. It’s important to pay attention to "vision" in your life, and do what it takes to evolve that vision. Evolving your vision means evolving yourself.

I have spoken with people who rumble about developing visions for companies they work for. They remember meetings where they got stuck in a group with a huge piece of paper and a marker- hating the task of chunking out a vision for the company. It felt corny and boring.

Some people have a hard time thinking about "vision" even in their personal lives. Creating a vision can feel scary and too big, especially given that states of self-esteem can flux. But when you consider the fact that "your vision" can begin with a tiny inkling of a desire, dream, or maybe just a gnawing feeling that something is missing – the idea of evolving a vision for your life may not feel so daunting.

Your vision may begin with a question to yourself. "Who do I need to be, to hold a vision for myself?" "Am I worth a vision?" Yes you are. You are worthy of greatness. Believe in yourself. Honor your self. You will be more successful, happier, and peaceful if you do.

The next excerpt was partially taken from my Ebook, Coach Yourself Rich.

1. Listen to your intuition. Instead of straining your eyes to see your vision, pay close attention to that little "glimmer" that comes to you when you are living your life and engaging in your work. Is there anything that shows up repeatedly? Is there anything that the Universe/God is trying to tell you? Stay in the present moment as much as possible. This is where you evolve.
2. Just trust…. in the fact that your vision will evolve if you pay attention to it. Again, it’s just like planting a tree…the more you pay attention to your tree the more beautiful it will become.
3. Know that your vision is your vision – it’s not who you are. Did you ever know someone who was so attached to their vision, their work, or their accomplishments that they had an identity crisis when they lost that work or vision for some reason? Think about a retiring athlete who does not know his or herself without the sport.
4. Know that your vision is "your big dream" that evolves as it goes. Your mission on the other hand, is what you are going to do about it. As your vision evolves, stay current in planning your mission – it’s how you’re going to fulfill your vision.
5. Although visions are meant to evolve, Stephen Covey has a great idea when he says "Begin with the end in Mind". You have a vision, a glimmer, a thought, or an idea. Play the dreamer here. What can you imagine for this vision beyond your wildest dreams? How fulfilling and wonderful could it be? If you could envision the most perfect outcome, what would it look like? Dream of the "end" – but don’t get attached to it. This evolves too.
6. Imagine yourself when you were 6 years old. When you were 6, you were most likely "yourself". No expectations, no pressures, and no limiting beliefs. What did you like to do the most? What did you like to pretend? What was your big dream?
7. Write in your journal. Date the page one-year from today. Write in detail what you want to have occurring in your life. See, hear, feel, taste, and smell what you can in your vision. As your vision evolves add or change it. Make it more detailed. Allow yourself to literally walk into the space of that vision, as if it already is.
8. Ask yourself – "What am I longing for?"
9. Always to back to #1, listening to your intuition – this in the main key.

Lori Hamann  © 2003