VISION- a clear mental picture of your future- gives you the ability to see beyond your present realities, and allows you to become what you not yet are.
Your reality is the current set of circumstances, states-of-affairs, or actual conditions that you are facing right now; your vision is what you will be, the circumstances you will have in the future.
For example, your reality may be that you are living in a cramped apartment, fighting over one bathroom, and arguing over who gets the remote control. Your vision, however, may be that you see yourself living in a spacious home that you own, with plenty of space, and all the amenities you could ever want.
Your reality may be that you hate your job, your supervisor is unfair, your pay is low, and your responsibilities are overwhelming; but your vision may be that you will own your own business, and you will do what you love and love what you do.
Your reality may be that you would rather die than speak in public; but your vision may be that you will be a confident, inspiring, persuasive communicator who changes people's lives.
Your reality may be that you are single, saving yourself for marriage, and refusing to settle for just anybody; but your vision is that you will be in a fulfilling, committed relationship with someone who is willing to give to you just as much as you are willing to give to him or her.
If you can't stand your reality, change it. If you can SEE it, you can BE it. Dream Big!
From Take Matters Into Your Own Hands: Dream Now! by Manuel Scott. Get your copy today by clicking HERE.