If you don’t know where you’re going, it doesn’t matter which way you go.
The Future Self Visioning Exercise.
“Cat: Where are you going?
Alice: Which way should I go?
Cat: That depends on where you are going.
Alice: I don’t know.
Cat: Then it doesn’t matter which way you go.”
-Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
Today, I want to share an exercise that has been very helpful for me to clarify my goals and to help me discern: where DO I want to go? I hope you’ll find it helpful as well.
You’ll need a notebook and pen and a little bit of time when you won’t be interrupted.
Ready? Turn to a fresh page in your notebook and deepen your breath.
If you could design your life the way you dream it, one year from now, what would it look like? If it wouldn’t upset anyone else or take from anyone else and if you had the needed guidance, what would you want in your life?
Start to imagine that life like it’s real right now - and you ARE the dream version of yourself. Give yourself a few minutes to really experience this feeling of yourself.
How do you feel when you wake up in the morning? and at the end of your day?
How do you spend your time? What kind of work are you doing in the world?
What are your relationships like?
Feel into it, and then when something feels clear - write it down.
How does your body feel? What can your body do?
How does this Future Self version of you react in the face of unexpected challenges?
When you feel complete, reread what you’ve written. The life and self you just imagined: THAT is where you are going.
You may feel overwhelmed, or wonder whether living this life is actually possible. That’s ok. You’re not that version of yourself yet, and maybe you don’t know exactly how to make it happen. But it’s all about breaking it down into manageable steps and asking for support.
So ask yourself: IF this dream of your life WERE possible, what would be the Next Step?
If your Next Step involves getting in deeper relationship with your body, caring for it so that you feel comfortable and well-resourced, feeling love and gratitude for your body and with the energy to do the things you love, Evolve is here to support you every step of the way.
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