Daily Question, March 9 What is a step I can take towards a vision I have been holding? 47 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. Malag1 year agoMalagFull marks for stumping me on this question. I need to start working on some visions! 3 Reply Mike1 year agoMikeMy vision, if I could call it that, is pretty basic: to replace my self-centered self with one that loves my neighbor. But I haven’t been pursuing it at all for several years due to cherished angers and resentments. I hope to return to the Bible, to prayer, and to time spent in meditation to correct this omission. 2 Reply Kristi1 year agoKristiI have two visions I’m working towards. I am working to be healthy and to have muscle- I work out a lot and have most days (not all) become more mindful of my food choices. I’d also like to become a public speaker to share my knowledge about raising a child with a vision loss. My first step is to speak on a podcast- if that goes well then I’ll determine my next step! 6 Reply Dusty Su1 year agoDusty SuPrepare: research, history, laws, people’s needs, projects slowly add goods to my departure bag learn the new language (s) make sure I end off well here and leave a trail of love and laughter and have no regrets by the time I depart 6 Reply Don Jones1 year agoDon JonesStop thinking about it and just start doing. 5 Reply Hot Sauce1 year agoHot SauceI envision myself having some clarity about my questions related to the afterlife, forgiveness, and the Law of Attraction soon. One step I can take towards this vision coming true is to begin the reading and research now. 4 Reply KC1 year agoKCThree things. Baby steps I hope! One is to express my vision on a vision board, paper, computer - whatever it takes. For the visual, create a mandala and pin it to the wall. That and / or a whiteboard for stuff as it evolves. Also commit to words, intentions, goals. Finally, keep culling and organizing a ton of stuff from the past. ‘You want to fly? Ya gotta get rid of the sh*@ that holds you down’ Toni Morrison May buy and plant some tomato seeds in the front window too, for tang...Three things. Baby steps I hope! One is to express my vision on a vision board, paper, computer – whatever it takes. For the visual, create a mandala and pin it to the wall. That and / or a whiteboard for stuff as it evolves. Also commit to words, intentions, goals. Finally, keep culling and organizing a ton of stuff from the past. ‘You want to fly? Ya gotta get rid of the sh*@ that holds you down’ Toni Morrison May buy and plant some tomato seeds in the front window too, for tangible satisfaction, results and hope. Thanks Holly! 🙏🏻 Read More6 Reply Vincent-Edward Ciliberti1 year agoVincent-Edward Cilibertiseeing justice triumph rather than the deja vu attitude. But then my dream is uthopian. Idealist? Perhaps so. Realism dictates otherwise. Once again I watched Tom Foolery – A Great Realisation on youtube. It is a four minute clip, but so so true. Will the world learn from the present situation ? 2 Reply Linda1 year agoLindaI have a patch of ground that doesn’t get enough sun to plant vegies. I have looked at it over the years, wondering what to do with it. Maybe I just need to plant some wildflowers back there. I will look into this today. 4 Reply Holly in Ohio1 year agoHolly in OhioLinda, my husband is from Scotland. Scotland doesn't get a lot of sunlight, it rains 250 days out of the year (I just looked that up!) and yet they are fabulous gardeners, even of vegetables. For every place on earth there are plants and foods that grow. There are many vegetables that will grow with less light or filtered sun, or even in the shade of a house, including most of the vegetables that are "cool-loving." Things like lettuce, spinach, kale, collards, radishes, Swiss Chard, arugula,...Linda, my husband is from Scotland. Scotland doesn’t get a lot of sunlight, it rains 250 days out of the year (I just looked that up!) and yet they are fabulous gardeners, even of vegetables. For every place on earth there are plants and foods that grow. There are many vegetables that will grow with less light or filtered sun, or even in the shade of a house, including most of the vegetables that are “cool-loving.” Things like lettuce, spinach, kale, collards, radishes, Swiss Chard, arugula, asparagus, beets, onions, leeks, broccoli, bok choi, Brussels sprouts, celery, cauliflower, garlic, shallots, turnips, rutabaga, peas, kohlrabi, potatoes, rhubarb. Some of those won’t even grow in full sun during summer, as it is too hot and dry for them, so that’s when I grow lettuce on the north side of my house in full shade. And some herbs will work for you, too… parsley, thyme, cilantro, mints, marjoram come to mind. The ones you might have difficulty growing would be the “heat loving” plants, most of which produce large fruits above ground, like tomatoes, peppers, melons, squash, eggplant, corn, and so forth… but even still, if you have a small sunny spot, even if it’s on your driveway, you might try a cherry tomato plant in a really large pot just to see if it works. And if it does, then maybe try a regular tomato the next year. So if it’s a root crop or a leaf crop you should be fine, and if it isn’t, well, give it a go, maybe it will work anyway. Good luck! Read More5 Reply Lauryn1 year agoLaurynI can try to not hold on to my feelings of being hurt and upset. Because these won’t serve me and in a week they likely won’t matter. I can accept what’s hurting me and do my best to move on. 5 Reply Chester1 year agoChesterMy vision in my daily work is to promote a world where people are clear-minded, connected with each other, and meaningfully contributing. One step I can take is done – to succinctly describe this vision; next is to get back to the daily work. 7 Reply Javier Visionquest1 year agoJavier VisionquestHere are the echoes of a vision currently unfolding for a group of investors I’m with, wrestling a few dozen acres of fallow farmland and valuable watershed along a tributary of the Rappahannock River from the grasping hands of developers, with an aim toward environmental conservation, visions of a community of tiny houses, and onsite amenities such as a community kitchen, and a spiritual retreat and spa. 3 Reply Emily1 year agoEmilyA step I can take towards a vision I have been holding is writing down my vision as goals and then working on conquering each vision one at a time. I could also write down my visions in my journal and create a vision board as well that I could tape to my wall. 5 Reply KC1 year agoKCEmily, Thanks for your reflection. I need to do much the same. Very best wishes for expressing your vision and goals on computer, paper, a whiteboard, the wall – whatever suits! 🙏🏻 Warmly, KC 3 Reply Cathie1 year agoCathieThere are a few steps I would need to take to move toward a vision of mine. Having some roadmap or in Ed's language, some choreography to follow, for me, is helpful. Then once the vision has moved from thought to plan, the truly hardest for me is taking that 1st step toward making the dream or vision a reality. Once that 1st step is taken, the rest seems to unfold. So today, I will take a risk and do something to move toward that vision held in my heart - to set the vision in motion. Dr...There are a few steps I would need to take to move toward a vision of mine. Having some roadmap or in Ed’s language, some choreography to follow, for me, is helpful. Then once the vision has moved from thought to plan, the truly hardest for me is taking that 1st step toward making the dream or vision a reality. Once that 1st step is taken, the rest seems to unfold. So today, I will take a risk and do something to move toward that vision held in my heart – to set the vision in motion. Dream it – do it:) Read More4 Reply Skeeter1 year agoSkeeterSimply to be present, breath deeply and notice the suchness of life. 5 Reply Ed Schulte1 year agoEd SchulteThe "step" is the Dance(step) which I included when responding the yesterdays question re: 'What/Who is an important teacher'..so I will just repeat it........ Since this is a Br David based site ….the what/who comes out of a comment his made and published ….. “the Cappadocian Fathers speak of “the ring Dance of Eternity”. The leader of the ring is the Logos, who comes forth from silence. The dancing is the Holy Spirit. In the Holy Spirit we dance back to the origin, the father....The “step” is the Dance(step) which I included when responding the yesterdays question re: ‘What/Who is an important teacher’..so I will just repeat it…….. Since this is a Br David based site ….the what/who comes out of a comment his made and published ….. “the Cappadocian Fathers speak of “the ring Dance of Eternity”. The leader of the ring is the Logos, who comes forth from silence. The dancing is the Holy Spirit. In the Holy Spirit we dance back to the origin, the father. I find that image very inspiring and beautiful.” And so do I find this “inspiring”…it is common to refer the “life” as the great teacher …but the word “Life..is rather simplistic when used to point to the “Grand Immensity Sounded” . Br David, is quoting the Essene Fathers ..who are identifying “God” as “Life” as the “Holy Trinity” as the three aspects of Life. Three “teachers” together dancing into one Great Final teaching.” “The “step” I can make is perfecting that “dance” so that the “Kingdoms of the Heavens” can be fully within my BE-ing-ness. Read More5 Reply Carol1 year agoCarolIronically, I do not see myself needing to take a step toward a held vision. I see myself needing to stop, to relax and to release the tremendous amount of tension currently ravaging my physical body. I need to own what is. I love Lucille Clifton’s quote: “You might as well answer the door, my child, the truth is furiously knocking.” Why, because, it is focused on the present moment. It challenges me to look inward and face my truth. Without such willingness, any vision I hold is bound to ...Ironically, I do not see myself needing to take a step toward a held vision. I see myself needing to stop, to relax and to release the tremendous amount of tension currently ravaging my physical body. I need to own what is. I love Lucille Clifton’s quote: “You might as well answer the door, my child, the truth is furiously knocking.” Why, because, it is focused on the present moment. It challenges me to look inward and face my truth. Without such willingness, any vision I hold is bound to lack the self awareness necessary for constructive change. Read More7 Reply Holly in Ohio1 year agoHolly in OhioI'm planting today. The step sounds so mundane... and it is. But every garden is hope. I garden for healthy food. I garden for a healthy planet - to shift our way of producing food to a way that doesn't use chemicals or hurts the earth. I garden to do my little bit for reducing carbon emissions to fight climate change and save lives (reducing carbon emissions DOES save lives and property), and I do it to get fresh air in my lungs, to get earth under my fingernails, to taste the earth in ...I’m planting today. The step sounds so mundane… and it is. But every garden is hope. I garden for healthy food. I garden for a healthy planet – to shift our way of producing food to a way that doesn’t use chemicals or hurts the earth. I garden to do my little bit for reducing carbon emissions to fight climate change and save lives (reducing carbon emissions DOES save lives and property), and I do it to get fresh air in my lungs, to get earth under my fingernails, to taste the earth in a vegetable, to see a little tree frog or praying mantis or other critter in the garden… even the bunny that munches on vegetables and hides under large squash leaves… I do it for me. So today I am planting tomato seeds that I saved from last year’s tomato garden. I’ll be starting them indoors. I swear I can already taste the sun in my mind. That’s what a real tomato tastes like… pure sunshine on a beautiful summer’s day. My vision is the rhythm of the gardening seasons. Early spring, the soil is hard and frosty, and you start cleanup, start plants indoors. Late spring you get garden beds forked, shaped, planted, your shoulders ache after a day of moving fresh-smelling compost. Late spring and early summer you start to get crops. The first pea is always a thrill…. on the vine snacking! Then the heat comes, the watering, mulching, trellising, keeping up with pruning and tying tomatoes, looking for pests. Then before you know it you’re planting again for fall and winter and trying to keep up with harvesting and canning at the same time, pulling spent plants and watching out for cold and frost. Then you’re winding down to a slower time, trying to keep things going as long as you can. Covering a few things to eke out a couple more weeks. Last year I was pulling unprotected turnips in December for dinner… yum. What fun. I’m connected to all the gardeners, everywhere and over centuries. The vision is quite simple, the actions mundane, the results beautifully rewarding. Read More7 Reply Michele1 year agoMicheleI have a cute little froggie in my pineapple:) My first pineapple the raccoons got so I’m hoping for better luck with this one. I can’t wait to eat something I planted:) 2 Reply Patricia1 year agoPatriciaYour post reminds me to ORDER my seeds so I can start planting indoors, too! The annual act of hope! 3 Reply Holly in Ohio1 year agoHolly in OhioOrder, order! You go girl! 😀 2 Reply k'Care-Reena1 year agok'Care-ReenaI swear I feel as if these questions are linked to my current day to day life. These questions most of the time tend to be related to a topic I was discussing the day prior. WHAT STEP CAN I TAKE TOWARDS A VISION...is I joined.a bookclub, my first bookclub can you believe it..I am super excited. I noticed that when my mind notices change it walks the opposite direction, because the brain prefers regular routine. After a certain amount of time my mind will avoid growth. So the bookclub is n...I swear I feel as if these questions are linked to my current day to day life. These questions most of the time tend to be related to a topic I was discussing the day prior. WHAT STEP CAN I TAKE TOWARDS A VISION…is I joined.a bookclub, my first bookclub can you believe it..I am super excited. I noticed that when my mind notices change it walks the opposite direction, because the brain prefers regular routine. After a certain amount of time my mind will avoid growth. So the bookclub is not only to assist me with my structure however it has also impacted my followings. The book is titles…the INNER MATRIX by Joey Klein, shout out to Alex Rivera for the invite, I can’t wait till Thursday. This book sheds light on programmed beliefs that develop into limiting behaviors that reduces our chances of success , health and happiness. I made the commitment to the book and the club for self control, discipline , structure , enlightened and a community of people who have similar beliefs as I do and do not make me feel isolated. I am also discipling my sexual control. and being comfortable to say NO because the other person.people does not deserve to be present . Read More8 Reply Michael1 year agoMichael“Team Stronger 2gether” Finishing the last part of the “training guide” that will help bring the wisdom of our community elders 2gether with wisdom of our youth. 2gether they will gain and use foundational mental wellness skills and build a community based on gratitude, mind/body/spirit/source of strength connection, accurate thinking, etc… Our “wisdom warriors” will be leaders like they are naturally intended to be and our preK thru college students will become the leaders they ar...“Team Stronger 2gether” Finishing the last part of the “training guide” that will help bring the wisdom of our community elders 2gether with wisdom of our youth. 2gether they will gain and use foundational mental wellness skills and build a community based on gratitude, mind/body/spirit/source of strength connection, accurate thinking, etc… Our “wisdom warriors” will be leaders like they are naturally intended to be and our preK thru college students will become the leaders they are meant to be. 2gether they will lift up families and the social contagion will be undeniable and powerful. Based on “The Friendship Bench” in Zimbabwe Read More4 Reply Trish1 year agoTrishI recently took a bold step: I proposed two options to work part-time at the agency where I’ve spent over twenty years. I think it is unlikely to happen given all the variables involved & that will be fine. I now wait patiently for the final response & either way my life is going to open up new opportunities for me. I’m very excited (& also nervous.) 4 Reply Holly in Ohio1 year agoHolly in OhioGood luck, Trish! Trish, I’ve been meaning to ask you about your beautiful paintings! They are yours, aren’t they? I really like them. 3 Reply Trish1 year agoTrishThank You, Holly. My talents do not lend themselves to beautiful paintings. 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