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My Life Vision Statement
I have been working lately at coming up with my life vision statement, inspired by the book Organized Simplicity
I aim to bring glory to Christ in all I do by:
* investing in family and friends
* loving and serving in my community
* living simply
* being a life long learner
So how does that look in real life? I took some time to expand on each of my points a little.
INVESTING IN FAMILY AND FRIENDS
* being intentional with making time for family and friends
* having a home that is open and welcoming
* making sure to not over commit myself
* take time to cultivate deep relationships
* loving unconditionally
LOVING AND SERVING IN MY COMMUNITY
* getting to know my neighbors
* supporting local businesses
* motivating others
* advocating for justice
LIVING SIMPLY
* growing what we can
* buying and living with less
BEING A LIFE LONG LEARNER
* reading lots
* being friends with people from around the world and taking the time to learn about their country
* exploring the world around me and afar
Making my life vision statement was really easy because I know what I value and the dreams I want to accomplish, creating one for our family has proven to be a bit harder because while Jared and I share the same core values we definitely differ in some ways, so we have not finalized a family vision statement.
I believe having this vision statement will be a huge help in life going forward, when opportunities arise I can just mentally check to see if they line up with my vision statement before agreeing or declining.
Do you have a life vision statement?
If so, I’d LOVE to hear it!
32 Comments
Rachel G
Straightforward, centered around one key, eternal goal–I like it! My little vision statement for years has been really simple “I want to be missed”–to me, with the life I’ve lived which has involved lots of moving, that means a lot for the way I live, because I’ve known both people who are missable and those who aren’t, and I want to be the first type.
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
I love your simple statement! What a great goal.
Gina Alyse
Love this! Every single one spoke to me in different ways. I love how these really ignite vision to your values, goals and dreams. What a great focus and direction for life, all Christ-centered!
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
Thanks Gina!
Ursula
I’ve never thought about having a lifelong vision statement but I like that you wrote you invest in friends and family by not over committing. It took me a long time to get to a place where I didn’t feel like I needed to be everything for everyone. Instead, I focus on those closest to me and nurture those relationships. Being stretched too thin can damage the best and most important relationships over time.
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
Yes! I’m definitely a few-close-friends kind of a person, I’d rather invest in those relationships than try to be everyone’s best friend.
Sarah
This is great! I am sure it is time consuming to sit down and think all of that out–and write it down, but it seems like a very worthwhile endeavor. Thanks for sharing 🙂 Also, I think it would be really special to share with your daughter and future children when they’re older as a great example of living intentionally!
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
It surprisingly didn’t take me too long, since I was just doing a personal one I started by writing down the things that are important to me and tried to figure out what all went together. I’d love to read yours if you write one out!
Becca Davis
What a great idea! So inspiring!
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
Thanks Becca!
Sheryl @ How to Make a Life
I think it is so important to have a vision statement. It helps us to truly focus upon what is important in our lives. I’m going to revisit my own.
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
Yes, that’s exactly it Sheryl!
Sarah McConnell
I’ve never made a vision statement, but this inspired me to think about it! I’m definitely going to check that book out.
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
Awesome Sarah, let me know if you write one, I’d love to read it!
Kelly del Valle
Wow. I really need to sit down and evaluate my life like this too — I have so many things I want to do, I end up spread all over and out of energy before I’ve even realized what my priorities are. And over-committing? Me to a tee.
Great post! Bookmarked for further inspiration!
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
Glad it was helpful Kelly!
Fiona
What a great idea! We have a very broad, vague sounding family vision, for the same reason you mentioned. Same core values, very different ways of approaching it. Stick to the core values and work out from there. I love what you’ve written!
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
Yeah, that’s totally what we need to do, just need to carve out some time to work on our family statement.
Whitney @ Journey Mercies
LOVE it! Love how you phrased it and encompassed so much in a straight forward, simple way! (And thanks for the shout out!)
Mikaela Mathews
I love this! It’s always so inspiring to read other people’s vision statements because it encourages me to intentionally live my life too. Mine is still a work in progress, but this is good inspiration. 🙂
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
Truly I think my vision statement will always be a work in progress, as I grow and change so will my vision.
Gina
I love this so much!! If my life ever settles enough for me to think about this in my own world, I will definitely do one and link back here. Thanks for inspiring me. <3
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
Definitely let me know if you write one, I’d love to read it!
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alyssa
I think these are amazing for a life vision statement! What a wonderful post. I’ll have to think about what mine would be as well.
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
Thanks Alyssa! If you share yours I’d love to read it!
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
P.S. Do you have a blog? Because your link isn’t in your Disqus profile!
alyssa nicole
http://www.sincerelyalaska.blogspot.com!! <3
Brittany Houchins
I absolutely LOVE this! Thank you so much! You’ve inspired me to make a life mission statement of my own. I really like the statement on your picture: how it affects the decisions I make. It’s great to understand where you want to go in life and it helps define who you are and what you want to be.
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
Thanks Brittany, it really does affect the decisions I make, in every aspect of life. If you make a life statement, let me know, I’d love to read it!
Zoe Diaz-McLeese
This is a beautiful post, and so inspiring. I recently did a manifesto for my time studying abroad, and I am so inspired by this! Thank you for sharing.
xo,
Zoe | La Vie en Zoe
Chantel -A Harvest of Blessing
Oh that’s such a great idea!