Category: Mission, Vision, Goals and Purpose

 

Why do you need to have a Vision Statement?
Why should you have one, and is it really just a waste of time?

Well, here’s an update to my January 2018 post on the subject:

If you don’t know what you want, how will you ever get it?
You need to be clear about what you want and what you expect.
When you achieve this clarity of vision, when you define it, you can then more easily manifest it.
Once you define it, you release and let go.
And let the Universe, through the Law of Attraction, work for you.
Yes, you need to do your share of the work.
And it starts with defining who you are and what you want.
That’s your Mission [Purpose] and your Vision.
First – Mission [check out my blog on this].
And once you define your life purpose/mission, you can then take the next step.
It’s developing your Vision.

What are the items that you might want to address in your vision?
How about such things as:
• Relationships, love, marriage, family, and friends
• House and home
• Travel and transportation
• Self-development and education [courses and learnings]
• Experiences, recreation and use of free time
• Career, livelihood, business, job and community contributions
• Prosperity, money, finances
• Success and achievement
• Material things, clothing, jewellery
• Spirituality or religion

Start by jotting down your personal vision for yourself in the areas noted above.
If you already have a vision for yourself, then you can add, delete, amend and expand to your heart’s delight.
And it’s done in the affirmative. Nothing negative!
Let’s use a process that was taught to me by life coach Mary Morrissey in her Prosperity Plus and Prosperity Plus II courses.
It starts by expressing gratitude prior to each statement in our vision.
Gratitude for each area in which you are now manifesting abundance, or where you intend to.
For example: I love, I am thrilled, I am so joyful, I am grateful, I am so happy, I am so thankful, I am so pleased, I am overjoyed, I am so appreciative…
Followed by: that…….
Let’s take a look at a sample –  a template.
They will be very loosely modelled after my own personal vision. Fill in the blanks with your own choices.

Here we go:

MY VISION [for myself and my life] I am blessed, delighted, and happy. I rejoice and celebrate.
1. I am so grateful:
-that I have found inner serenity, contentment and peace, joy and bliss
-that I thrive in my sobriety
-that each day I can challenge myself to stretch my limits and step outside of my comfort zone
-that every day I am a little better than the day before in thoughts, words, and actions
-that I afford and do all that I enjoy and all that I want to have and be doing
-that I’m living to a healthy and vigorous …..
For My Best and Highest Good and that of everyone around me. This or something even better still.
And so it is! Thank You, Divine Energy.

2. I love:
-that I am fit and healthy, ….. lbs./kilos, strong and flexible, sober and energetic, vibrant and mentally alert;
-that I exercise/work out/stretch/invert/jog and run/ bike/swim/walk/hike, do Tabata, yoga, Pilates, spinning daily, and experience refreshing and restful sleep each night.
-that I consume only quality nutrition, am well hydrated, and eat healthy meals and snacks that I have blessed with gratitude
-that I hold only positive thoughts and release all negative energy
-that my angels, beings of light, and spirit guides assist and support me throughout each day
For My Best and Highest Good and that of everyone around me. This or something even better still. And so it is! Thank You, Divine Energy.

3. I am so thankful and blessed:
-that I have a special and sacred daily morning routine which includes meditating, visioning, reflecting, praying, affirming, mirror working, journaling, and reading inspirational, uplifting, and motivational literature
-that I have a special and sacred sleep time routine that includes visioning, praying and affirming
-that I maintain a regular routine of denials, affirmations, proclamations and prayer every hour on the hour during my waking hours.
-that I regularly express loving, forgiving and grateful thoughts, affirm peace, joy, beauty, compassion, truth, sobriety and abundance
-that compassionate, loving kindness and healing energy flow to me and through me to all who need it
-that I consistently deny and refuse fear, anger, and doubt, and release/clear out judgement, criticism, negativity,  and blame
-that I regularly release feelings of resentment, disappointment, condescension, condemnation, fault-finding, disapproval, regret, guilt, shame, and self-pity.
For My Best and Highest Good and that of everyone around me. This or something even better still. And so it is! Thank You, Divine Energy.

4. I am thrilled:                                                                                                                             –that …. and I are living in a fully paid beautiful townhouse/bungalow/mansion/duplex/ranch home in a friendly and welcoming condo development/community/neighbourhood in the city/town/village of….., by the pool/lake/stream/river/ravine/park, up on the bluffs, in the desert, up in the mountains, in the country, downtown.
-that we own a great time-share/cottage/cabin/chalet/camp/condo at ….. where we vacation for a week/month each summer/winter/fall/spring.
-that we regularly visit with family and friends and in turn welcome and host them in our home and ………
-that I touch base monthly with my brother/s/sister/s, mentees, best friends, sons/daughters
For My Best and Highest Good and that of everyone around me. This or something even better still. And so it is! Thank You, Divine Energy.

5. I am so joyful and delighted:
-that I have excellent, fun-filled, supportive, empowering and rewarding relationships with my family – wife/husband/partner/spouse, our  daughters/sons/children, their husbands/wives/partners and pets,  grandkids; our pets; relatives; numerous friends, mentees, acquaintances co-workers/staff/boss and business associates.
-that I have ample time and money allowing me/us to regularly travel to beautiful destinations, and wonderful places, including ……..
-that we are taking ocean and river cruises and are spending relaxing times in gorgeous accommodations, including hotels, cottages, cabins and resorts around the world.
-that I am enjoying riding my motorcycle/ATV/scooter/e-bike and driving my 4WD SUV/convertible/sedan/hybrid/van/truck/sports car, and that …… and I go on an annual extended road trip.
For My Best and Highest Good and that of everyone around me. This or something even better still. And so it is! Thank You, Divine Energy.

6. I am so pleased:
-that I am a financially free philanthropist and benefactor with over …… dollars in various safe and secure ethical investments [mutual funds, ETF’s, crypto, precious metals] providing me with a healthy monetary return
-that I am blessed with a generous pension/income/alimony/profit/commission, a lucrative business, and rewarding employment
-that I receive frequent and unexpected financial gifts and surprises
-that I regularly win opulent prizes, winnings and awards
-that I am privy to wonderful financial opportunities
For My Best and Highest Good and that of everyone around me. This or something even better still. And so it is! Thank You, Divine Energy.

7. I am so happy:
-that I am taking on-line and in-class courses at home and around the world in …….
-that I have developed an expertise in ………
-that I find ample time to sing in a choir, listen to music, play my guitar, attend/watch theatre, concerts, lectures, seminars, workshops, and trainings, play my favourite sports/games/musical instruments, attend meetings of my club/organisation/team/company/school/church/spiritual community/group; practice my hobbies/avocations, write my daily morning pages and ……..
-that I/we frequently hike, visit galleries and museums, and regularly watch quality movies and good TV series
-that every day I read educational and uplifting books, magazines and newsletters, visit positive websites, watch inspirational videos and listen to motivational and healing audios.
-that I/we have amazing dining experiences, ordering-in delicious, healthy food and/or eating at good restaurants on a ….. basis.
For My Best and Highest Good and that of everyone around me. This or something even better still. And so it is! Thank You, Divine Energy.

8. I am overjoyed
-that I am a successful, influential and well-known internet/network marketer, digital publisher, inspiring author/writer, dynamic coach,  healer/salesperson/employee/manager/leader/supervisor/operator/desk jockey/civil servant/labourer/bureaucrat/worker/homemaker…..
-that I am an accomplished motivational speaker, teacher, mentor, trainer, and public lecturer
-that I am sharing my knowledge of abundance and prosperity, metaphysics, relationships and finance, new thought and spiritual principles, health and weight loss, EFT, motorcycle riding, supervision, management, leadership………
-that I am a prosperous and well-respected businessperson/employer/partner and a committed and active member of my spiritual community/club/organisation
-that I am a highly regarded employee, contractor, board member and volunteer.
-that every day I take the opportunity of developing, expanding, and simplifying my business/job and increasing my audience/customer/client/consumer base
-that I have over ….. active followers/consumers on Facebook and my Website and am getting more every day
-that I am a spiritual entrepreneur, an awakened millionaire/philanthropist, contributing generously to various charities and my spiritual community/mosque/church/temple/synagogue, donating blood, and assisting and supporting my/our children. the poor and destitute, and helping my local neighbourhood government/state/province/country/ humanity. 
For My Best and Highest Good and that of everyone around me. This or something even better still. And so it is! Thank You, Divine Energy.

9. I am so appreciative:
-that I operate a successful and profitable internet business enterprise where I provide and share quality content and resources about spirituality, personal development, abundance manifestation and the Law of Attraction with my on-line community
-that I am able to express my passion for supporting, inspiring, encouraging and helping people solve their problems and improve their lives through my business, speaking engagements, and through other various business/employment/contract opportunities.
-that I am helping people to become the best that they can be, empowering and motivating them, providing them with inspired solutions, and assisting them to achieve abundance in all areas of their lives [health, wealth, career and relationships]
-that I have excellent cash flow and an annual after-tax/net income of well over $…….
For My Best and Highest Good and that of everyone around me. This or something even better still. And so it is! Thank You, Divine Energy.

There you have it! Hope it helped.

If you have any questions, just contact me using the form under the “contents” tab or just e-mail me at torvidas@abundancetogether.com

NAMASTE and SAWUBONA. Keep manifesting only good things 🙂
Tony

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I recently updated and expanded my Mission and Life Purpose. You can read it below. You can even use it to develop or revise your own. 

IT IS MY MISSION AND LIFE PURPOSE:

This time ‘round

To have fun and to be happy

To experience joy and savour the succulent sweetness of life

To row my boat gently down the stream

To float in the direction of my dreams

To drift with the current of the Divine

To love and to live – freely, fully, and completely

To transform myself and become a better person

To create consciously, and live purposefully, courageously and deliberately

To be a good husband, father, and grandfather

To follow my EGS [Emotional Guidance Systsem], paying attention to my feelings and listening to my intuition

To be a dedicated student and patient teacher of spiritual values

To act as a guide and channel/conduit for healing, joy, compassion, peace and abundance

To be an expression and example of forgiveness, gratitude, love, beauty, and truth.

To be a servant of the Divine, inspiring, influencing, empowering and motivating people, and enriching their lives

To help make the world a better place for everyone and everything, with the help of angels, spirit guides and beings of light

To help others heighten their self-awareness, awaken their inner strengths and then apply them towards their personal transformation

To be independent of the good opinion of others and free from the need for approval

To be so much more than what I see when I look in the mirror

To fulfil my role as a vessel of Universal energy

To live my life from the heart, implementing WWAMD [What Would the Ascended Masters Do?]

To be patient, kind, calm, easygoing, relaxed, flexible, and accepting

Keep manifesting only good things 🙂 
Tony

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Why is it so hard to love?

Part of my purpose on this little blue orb called Planet Earth, this time around, in addition to having fun, being happy, experiencing joy, and savouring the succulent sweetness of life, is to be loving. To love fully, freely and completely.

You see, I had always found it difficult to say I love you. For some reason I had to force myself to say it, even to my kids and to my wife. Somehow it made me feel very vulnerable, and I was afraid of being hurt. Now compare that to a number of guys I knew who would tell almost every girl they met that they loved them, just to get laid. Wow. No wonder I never scored very much. 🙂

But over time, I have learned to open up. I’ve become more able to express my love and affection, both verbally and physically. “A kiss and a peck and a hug around the neck”. And that’s why at the end of each e-mail that I send to members of the AbundanceTogether community, I tell them that I love them. The real them. Not the fake persona that they may sometimes present. I mean their higher, true selves.

And I have come to realize that unless I find myself loveable – unless I learn to love myself – I can’t really love anyone else. Can’t put the cart before the horse if you will. So as I have learned to love myself more I have learned to love others more, and have been able to better say and show it.

Let’s take a look at what Marianne Williamson says about this subject. I recall reading her book A RETURN TO LOVE: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles, years ago. It had a tremendous influence on me [and Oprah too]!

You can watch a short video of her speaking about love HERE, or for a much longer interview, HERE.

Marianne tells us that there are only two core emotions, love and fear. “The relationship of love to fear is the same as the relationship of light to dark” “Fear is the absence of love, and when love is present, fear is gone. So there are one of two ways to live. One is to be at the mercy of all the fear. The other is to devote your life to love, where fear is cast out.” So what you and I need to do is always choose love.

She goes on to say: “Love is what we are born with. Fear is what we learn. The spiritual journey is the unlearning of fear and prejudices and the acceptance of love back in our hearts. Love is the essential reality and our purpose on earth. To be consciously aware of it, to experience love in ourselves and others, is the meaning of life. Meaning does not lie in things. Meaning lies in us.”  Neat, huh?

In the book The Way of Transformation Jeshua says “Only Love is Real” so, take a few moments just to breathe in Universal life energy through your violet/white crown chakra and exhale love through your green heart chakra. That’s what I do every morning during my meditation practice.

Why? Well, what I am desperately trying to accomplish in all of my relationships and in all situations is to love more. Now, is it easy? Nope, but it keeps getting easier the more I work on it. It’s like building a muscle. A love muscle [if you’ll excuse the term]. Please join me.

I love you.

Hm, that wasn’t so hard.

“Altogether now. All you need is love. All you need is love. All you need is love, love. Love is all you need.” It’s from the song All You Need is Love by the Beatles. Check it out HERE. 

Keep manifesting only good things  
Tony

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Why do you need to have a Vision Statement?
Why should you have one, and is it really just a waste of time?
Well, if you don’t know what you want, how will you ever get it?
You need to be clear about what you want and what you expect.
When you achieve this clarity of vision, when you define it, you can then more easily manifest it.
Once you define it, you release and let go.
And let the Universe, through the Law of Attraction, work for you.
Yes, you need to do your share of the work.
And it starts with defining who we are and what we want.
That’s your Mission [Purpose] and our Vision.
First – Mission [check out my blog on this].
And once you define your life purpose/mission, you can then take the next step.
It’s developing your Vision.

What are the items that you might want to address in your vision?
How about such things as:
• Relationships, love, marriage, family, and friends
• House and home
• Travel and transportation
• Self-development and education [courses and learnings]
• Experiences, recreation and use of free time
• Career, livelihood, business, job and community contributions
• Prosperity, money, finances
• Success and achievement
• Material things, clothing, jewelry
• Spirituality or religion

Start by jotting down your personal vision for yourself in the areas noted above.
If you already have a vision for yourself, then you can add, delete, amend and expand to your heart’s delight.
And it’s done in the affirmative. Nothing negative.
Let’s use a process that was taught to me by life coach Mary Morrissey in her Prosperity Plus and Prosperity Plus II courses.
It starts by expressing gratitude prior to each statement in our vision.
Gratitude for each area in which you are now manifesting abundance, or where you intend to.
For example: I love, I am thrilled, I am so joyful, I am grateful, I am so happy, I am so thankful, I am so pleased, I am overjoyed, I am so appreciative…
Followed by: that…….
Let’s take a look at some samples or templates.
They will be very loosely modeled after my own personal vision.
Here we go:

I am so grateful:
• that I have found inner serenity and peace
• that each day I can challenge myself to stretch my limits and step outside of my comfort zone
• that every day I am a little better than the day before in thoughts, words, and actions
• that I am able to do all that I enjoy and all that I want to be doing

I love:
• that I am a fit and healthy, x lbs. /kilos, strong and flexible, sober, drug-free, energetic, vibrant and mentally alert;
• that I exercise/work out/stretch/jog/run/ bike/swim/walk/hike, do Tabata/yoga/pilates/spinning daily;
• that I experience refreshing/relaxing/rejuvenating/renewing/restful sleep each night;
• that I consume only quality nutrition and eat healthy meals and snacks;

I am so thankful:
• that I have a special and sacred morning routine which includes meditating, visioning, reflecting, praying, affirming/proclaiming/declaring, mirror working, journaling, and reading uplifting/spiritual/metaphysical literature every day;
• that I regularly express loving, forgiving and grateful thoughts, affirm peace, joy, beauty, compassion, truth, and abundance;
• that loving kindness and healing energy flow through me to all who need it;
• that I consistently deny fear, anger, and doubt, and clear out judgment, criticism, negativity, and blame;
• that I regularly release feelings of resentment, disappointment, condescention, condemnation, fault-finding, disapproval, regret, guilt, shaming, and self-pity;

I am thrilled:
• that …. and I are living in a fully paid beautiful townhouse/apartment/bungalow/mansion/duplex/ranch/ home in a friendly and welcoming development/community/neighborhood in the city/town/village of…., by the lake/stream/river/ravine/park in the mountains/desert/country.
• that we own a great cottage/cabin/chalet/camp/condo/time-share/ at …..where we vacation for a week/month each summer/winter/fall/spring.

I am so joyful and thankful:
• that I have excellent, fun-filled and rewarding relationships with my family – husband/wife/lover/partner/spouse, our daughters/sons/children and their husbands/wives/partners, grandkids; pets; relatives; numerous friends, mentees, acquaintances, co-workers/staff/boss and business associates.
• that I have ample time and money allowing me/us to regularly travel to beautiful destinations, and wonderful places, including ……..
• that we are taking ocean and river cruises and are spending relaxing times in gorgeous accommodations, including hotels, cottages, and resorts around the world.
• that I am enjoying riding my motorcycle/ATV/scooter/e-bike and driving my 4WD SUV/convertible/sedan/hybrid/van and sports car, and that …… and I go on an annual extended road trip.

I am so happy:
• that I am taking on-line and in-class courses, at home and around the world
• that I am learning more about the Law of Attraction, metaphysics/spirituality, abundance, natural health, prosperity, yoga/tai-chi, visualization/manifestation, meditation, personal development…. and playing my musical instrument.
• that I find ample time to sing in my choir, attend theatre, concerts/lectures/seminars/workshops and trainings and meeting of my club or organization/company/school/team /church/spiritual community/group, play my favorite sports/games/musical instruments, practice my hobbies/avocations and participate in………
• that I/we frequently visit galleries and museums and regularly watch quality movies and inspiring TV series/documentaries
• that I regularly read educational and uplifting books, magazines, e-zines, and newsletters, visit positive blogs/ websites, listen to motivational and healing audios and watch helpful/energizing videos
• that I/we order-in delicious, healthy food and/or eat at good restaurants on a regular basis.

I am overjoyed:
• that I am a successful, influential, and well-known inspiring author/writer, dynamic coach/mentor/trainer/speaker/teacher, healer/salesperson/employee/ internet or network marketer/manager/leader/supervisor/operator/desk jockey/civil servant, labourer/bureaucrat/worker/homemaker/ …your title.
• that I am sharing my knowledge of the Law of Attraction/ abundance and prosperity/relationships/ finance/new thought and spiritual principles/health and weight loss/EFT/Seniors Care/motorcycle riding/supervision, management, and leadership …
• that I am a prosperous and well-respected business person/employer/employee/partner, a committed and active member of my spiritual community/club/organization, and a highly regarded instructor/consultant/ board or committee member/volunteer.
• that every day I take the opportunity of developing, expanding, and simplifying my business/job and increasing my customer/client/consumer base
• that I am an awakened millionaire/philanthropist, contributing generously to various charities, tithing to my spiritual home/community/mosque/church/synagogue, donating blood and gifting of myself, assisting and supporting my children, the poor and destitute, and helping my local government/state/province/country/neighborhood/humanity…

I so pleased:
• that I am a financially free enlightened entrepreneur/person with over a …. dollars in various safe and secure ethical investments providing me with a comfortable monetary return
• that I am blessed with a generous pension/income/alimony/profit/commission and a lucrative business
• that I receive frequent and unexpected financial surprises
• that I regularly win opulent prizes

I am so appreciative:
• that I have excellent cash flow and an annual after-tax/net income of well over ….. dollars
For My Highest Good and The Highest Good of everyone around me.
This or something even better still.
And so it is!
Thank You, Universe/Divine Energy/Source/God etc.

There you have it.

If you have any questions, just contact me using the form under the “contents” tab.

Keep manifesting 🙂
Tony
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Ok. Let’s start with your life purpose. Your mission this time ’round/During this embodiment/In this lifetime.

Perhaps it can go something like this:

It is my Mission and Life Purpose:
• To have fun and to be happy.
• To experience joy and savor the succulent sweetness of life.
• To be a good [fill in the blank – spouse/husband/wife, partner, parent, grandparent, uncle/aunt, friend, provider, child, sibling/brother/sister, employer, owner, employee, relative, teacher, pupil, etc.]
• To be a dedicated student and patient teacher of spiritual values, acting as a channel for healing, joy, peace and abundance and an expression and manifestation of forgiveness, gratitude, love, beauty and truth.
• To be a servant of the Divine/Source/Universe, helping to make the world a better place for everyone.

You can write out your own version for yourself.
For some reason, writing it out by hand tends to implant it deeper into your subconscious.
You can then repeat it regularly as part of your daily practice/ritual. And maybe post it on your bathroom mirror.  😎
Which will put you further in tune with the Law of Attraction.

Keep manifesting  😆
Tony

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