A Curated Vision

I recently came across an old post that I shared on social media a few years ago that said something along the lines of, "if you put on a pair of someone else's prescription glasses, you'll be blind, yet when they wear them they can see." This speaks to purpose so perfectly. Each of us come to life with different visions and ideas of what our lives can/should be at some point in time. This vision/idea encourages us to make certain decisions, befriend certain people and live in ways very specific to us. The only caveat with vision is that it solely belongs to you. 

Let's take a common example, Steve Jobs, for instance. Can you imagine his experience while co-creating Apple technology? Can you imagine how many people may have called him crazy or told him he would fail? Another example, J.K Rowling - the author of the Harry Potter books. Rowling was rejected 12 times before she was able to publish and sell a single copy of her book. I use these examples to show you that everyone can't see what you see - nor are they meant to. 

I'll speak for myself and say that for a few years I tried so hard to convince people to see things my way. I wanted so badly for people to see life through my eyes and understand the possibilities I saw. Please use me as an example - it never works. None of us are built the same. Each of us are created with a different set of ingredients unique and specific to us. While it may feel like a curse at times, it truly is such a blessing. 

Your ideas and your vision are for you and no one else. You must believe in your ability to be able to make it happen and dedicate yourself to seeing it through. Don't let someone else deter you from what you see for yourself because most people speak from what they know and what they've experienced. Your experience doesn't have to be the same. Be brave enough to create the thing or secure the job. Be determined enough to keep going until you achieve the goal. Love yourself enough to live the life that is meant uniquely for you.