Envisioning the Life You Desire: What Would You Change?

We are often counseled to 'look before we leap' and 'think before we speak'. Such aphorisms underscore the importance of envisioning what we want in life before making decisions. Despite the impossibility of seeing the future in detail, I aim to introduce a method of envisaging the life we desire while remaining grounded in the present.

Consider these scenarios:

If you aspire to a long-term relationship or marriage, you should visualize yourself acclimating to sharing your bed, and engaging in continual communication with your spouse.

If you dream of owning a new car, you need to imagine yourself at the Department of Motor Vehicles, obtaining your license and acquiring the necessary paperwork.

If you desire a fit physique, visualize your routine journey to the gym, the physical exertion during workouts, and engaging with others, including fitness trainers.

For those yearning to relocate, envision going to the immigration office, obtaining your international passport, enduring lengthy flights, and adapting to new environments and languages.

For budding entrepreneurs, see yourself navigating the challenges of leaving your current job, squeezing in late-night work, making sales calls, negotiating deals, and hiring staff.

The aim of this subchapter is not just to inspire you to visualize your dreams but also to add an element that keeps you anchored in the present.

In the subchapters to follow, I'll provide practical steps on meditation and visualization techniques. Thank you for being with me on this enlightening journey.