Nearly fifty years ago, Rosa Parks made a simple, yet courageous choice that ignited a revolution. On December 1, 1955, she was riding on a city bus in Montgomery, Alabama when a white man demanded that she give up her place on the bus.  She refused, even though the law required her to do so.  

With this small act of defiance, evidence of personal courage, Rosa Parks gave a voice to a new story that started the civil rights movement, a voice that required justice and equal rights for all.

What gave Rosa Parks the insight to do what she did?  Basically, Rosa Parks had a vision. She had a vision for a better way of life for herself and her peers.  She saw herself as the creator, keeper, and instigator of that vision.  She knew that her vision was achievable as long as she took action everyday to bring herself closer to the vision as reality.

Many years ago, at a celebration in her honor, Rosa Parks said, “Without vision, people will perish, and without courage and inspiration, dreams will die!”  Rosa refused to let her dream die. She supported her vision with a clearly defined principle that was strongly embedded in her values and beliefs.

Rosa’s vision was splendid and revolutionary and it changed the world. Your personal vision needs only be monumental in your own life.  Vision is vision regardless of the scale.  And every vision is the result of a strong sense of purpose and acknowledgement about who you are, and what you want.

When you uncover what what you are passionate about, what gives you fulfillment, and what drives you to achieve personal success; you have found your own voice. Your voice will not be denied.  Suddenly, you find yourself linked so deeply to a purpose that your very reason for being changes.

This is the start of a brand new chapter in your life.  Once you acknowledge what it is you want to do, be, and achieve, you can create all the goals and set in motion all the plans that will carry you there. It is a thrilling and exhilarating (discovery~personal breakthrough} when you find your purpose and create a personal mission statement.  

From this new place of undertstanding and self knowledge, you will begin to assimilate all your past experiences, hurts, and disappointments with the actions that are going to move you forward, and help you create a brand new story.  

Giving life to your vision is something you don’t want to miss out on. Here are some powerful life coaching questions and ideas from an acclaimed international personal life coach to help you discover your vision and purpose:

• What are you most passionate about?
• When you are most joyful, what are you doing?
• When do you feel most congruent with who you are?
• Look at your answers and try to identify a common theme – are your most joyful and peaceful moments when you are helping others, developing your talents, working on your career, raising your family, etc… 
• Understand your core values and beliefs as they relate to the activities that make you most fulfilled.  Make sure they are congruent.
• From your theme, beliefs, and values identify a strong and compelling vision for your life.
• Put your vision in writing and begin planning and setting goals that will make your vision a reality.

Vision is a powerful way to give voice to your inner dreams and aspirations. It is how you can make sure your daily activities resonate with the essence of who you are and who you want to be. Develop a vision for the future and you will live everyday knowing your life has purpose and meaning.