When I first read these words by Crazy Horse, I felt a sudden sense of stillness, like looking up at a vast, open horizon. To have a great vision isn't just about dreaming of something big or flashy; it is about finding a purpose so profound that it pulls you forward, much like an eagle is drawn to the highest, clearest reaches of the sky. It is about finding that one true north that makes all the struggles of the journey feel worthwhile. A vision gives us a reason to keep flapping our wings even when the winds are blowing against us.
In our everyday lives, it is so easy to get caught up in the small, noisy details of the moment. We spend so much time worrying about the puddles at our feet or the tangled reeds in our path that we forget to look up. We focus on the immediate discomforts—the bills, the chores, the minor disagreements—and we lose sight of the grander landscape of our lives. Without a vision to guide us, we are just drifting with the current, rather than navigating toward a destination of our own choosing.
I remember a time when I felt quite lost, much like a little duckling separated from the flock in a heavy fog. I was working so hard on tasks that felt meaningless, and I felt a deep sense of exhaustion. I realized I had no horizon to aim for. It wasn't until I sat quietly and asked myself what really mattered to my soul—what my version of the 'deepest blue' was—that I found my direction again. Once I identified that my true purpose was to spread kindness and warmth, the daily grind stopped feeling like a burden and started feeling like a mission.
Finding your vision doesn't happen overnight. It is a quiet, inward process of peeling back the layers of expectation and fear. It requires the courage to look past the immediate shadows and trust that there is a vast, beautiful sky waiting for you. You might not see the entire path yet, but you only need to see enough to take the next step toward that blue expanse.
Today, I want to encourage you to take a moment to pause. Look away from your screens and your to-do lists. Ask yourself: what is the great vision that calls to my heart? Even if it is just a tiny spark right now, hold onto it tightly and let it guide your next movement toward the light.
