Workshop:
Six Conversations for Writing Creative
Journals
“Never
look down to test the ground before taking your next step: only he who keeps
his eye on the far horizon will find his right road.” Dag Hammarskjold
Vision
So
what is calling you from your heart to be and to do? Whether full time,
part-time, special time, paid or unpaid, noticed or in the background, long
term or short term commitment?
Each
person is unique. Each one is a special work of art. So I’m going to share an excerpt from an artistic vision
statement given by Shona Cole for you to apply to yourself as your vocation.
Substitute your life where she uses
the word art. Take the time to
journal your thoughts before you write out your own statement.
“An artistic
vision statement should reflect your personality, values and aspirations,
outlining the big picture—the direction you want your art to take. In order to
create an artistic vision statement, think of how you want to live your life—of
ideals for which to strive. Be honest, but idealistic. Think big. Think of
things that would sound ridiculous if you said them out loud.”
And
as you process through these suggestions think about what you are hesitating to
say out loud even to yourself.
Purpose
We
need to know and commit to our personal vision, accept the cost of that vision,
know our product, and know the business. According to Brian Tracy, goal setters
need a clear vision of the end result, based on your values. “You know what you
want and why you want it.”
What
kind of ____________ do you want
to be? What do you want your life to look like in five years? “Practice ‘back
from the future thinking.’” Tracy suggests you envision it in the future and
then backtrack to today. What has to happen to make it real?
Action
Steps: Define
1. What is your major definite purpose?
2. What do you need to increase your
productivity?
3. What do you need to increase your quality?
1. Who do you want
to be?
Share: What call do
you choose?
Read deep, marcy
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