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From Here to There: Creating a Vision for Your Future

 You Have to Show Up for Your Vision

You don’t have to show up for the life that was assigned to you—you have to show up for the life you want to create. But where do you start?

Have you ever been to an amusement park and used a locator map to navigate? There’s always that one star that says, “You Are Here.” Think about it—it never asks where you’ve been, what struggles you’ve faced, or what burdens you’re carrying. It simply shows you where you are now and how to get to where you want to be.

Life is the same way. Among the many choices we make daily, there’s the choice to stop, take a breath, and ask: Where am I? And just like navigating a park, part of the journey involves opening our metaphorical backpack, examining what we’re carrying, and deciding what to keep or let go. Sometimes, we find rocks—beliefs, expectations, or patterns that were never really ours in the first place.

Awareness & Acceptance: The First Steps to Change

Before creating a vision, we must recognize where we stand. That means being honest: Are you lost? Are you content? Do you feel aligned with your purpose? Awareness is the foundation of transformation. Acceptance doesn’t mean resignation—it means clarity about what is, so you can move toward what can be.




The Power of Vision (and Anti-Vision)

When crafting a vision for your future, it’s equally important to explore the alternative—what happens if you don’t make a change? This contrast can be incredibly motivating.

Journaling Exercise: Your Vision vs. Your Anti-Vision

Take a moment to write out two versions of your future: one where you intentionally create the life you want, and one where you stay on your current trajectory without change.

Vision:

  • Where do you see yourself in five years if you fully step into your power and take intentional action?

  • What kind of relationships, work, and personal fulfillment are present?

  • How does it feel to live in alignment with your values?

Anti-Vision:

  • If nothing changes, where do you see yourself in five years?

  • What patterns, habits, or obstacles will keep you feeling stuck?

  • What emotions arise when you imagine this version of your future?

Writing these side by side can be a wake-up call. It highlights the gap between where you are and where you want to be. And once you see it clearly, you can begin to take steps toward change.

Stepping into the Future

The path forward isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. Keep checking in with yourself: Where am I now? What am I carrying? What do I need to let go of to move forward?

You are here. And that means you have the power to choose where you go next.

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