Do you have a vision for your life?
We have heard, "where there is no vision, a people will parish" (a paraphrase of Proverbs 29:18).
I can't tell you how many times I have been motivated (usually during a meeting, conference or discussion) to accomplish great things. I love getting a hold of ideas and letting my imagination run wild with the possibilities. However, that motivation is short-lived.
And, that is why I have a hard time with keeping a vision.
It helps when I write it down. I can't tell you how many "mini visions" I have jotted down and posted in my home and work areas.
And, that brings me to yesterday...
My hubby has a vision for me and has had it for quite a long time. His vision seems like a long-shot and a pipe dream. He says I just need "a" vision. Any vision. Not just to capture his vision, but a vision for my life so that I don't get so bogged down in my day-to-day life.
And, I agree. Everything seems lighter when I have something to look forward to and that makes me a happier individual.
His vision for me? Well, I am a certified personal trainer and have been since 2002. I greatly enjoyed training and almost all of my certifications & degrees since have been related in some way, shape and form to helping individuals live healthier lives. But, I decided that I liked a consistent paycheck and benefits, so my jobs since being a personal trainer have reflected that for years. I now use my knowledge to help my family and friends be healthier. My hubby wants to change that...
His vision has me returning to personal training.
But, as with every time he shares this vision with me, I have a thousand reasons not to: after 40 hours at my day job, the 3 girls and their homework, dinner, my own workout, the few precious hours I have with my hubby a week, etc, etc, I just can't see it happening. I haven't caught his vision for me yet. It's like my relationship with God: He has a vision for me, but I often give him my lists of why none of his plans will work for me- even though I know he knows WAY more than I do and he only has my best interest at heart, just like my hubby...well, maybe the best interest part :)
So, I am taking a little time to look into my hubby's vision for me. Why not? But, I am NOT quitting my day job yet!
