“How to Stay True to Your Values While Pursuing Your Goals with the VIVA Framework”
Living with a purpose is one of the most fulfilling experiences you can have. It gives you direction, motivation, and a sense of accomplishment. However, discovering your purpose and actually pursuing it can be a challenging journey. This is where the VIVA framework comes in handy. It helps you to clarify your vision, seek inspiration, stay true to your values, and take action toward achieving your purpose. Let’s explore these aspects in more detail and see how they can be practically applied to our lives.
V-Vision: Vision is the first and most crucial step in living a purposeful life. It gives you a clear direction and motivation to achieve your goals. Without a vision, you may feel lost or directionless, making it difficult to stay committed to your purpose. A clear and inspiring vision will motivate and guide you toward achieving your goals. Look at this Bible scripture: “Where there is no vision, the people perish” – Proverbs 29:18. when you are living a life of no vision you are heading into a place called perish/disaster. in the Bible we are told of the story of Abraham who was told by God to catch a vision and see that he was the father of nations. Elon Musk is a modern-day visionary who has demonstrated the power of having a clear vision. His vision for SpaceX is to make life multi-planetary, and he has been relentlessly pursuing this goal. Despite facing numerous challenges, he has remained focused on his vision, which has inspired many others to join him on this journey.
I-Inspiration: Seeking out inspiration from others who have achieved similar goals can be a great source of motivation and encouragement. It helps you to see what is possible and gives you the confidence to pursue your own purpose. When you are inspired by others’ success, it can fuel your own purpose and give you the drive to keep going. Scripture: “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17
Example: Oprah Winfrey is a great example of someone who has been inspired by others to pursue her purpose. She was inspired by Maya Angelou, who encouraged her to pursue her passion for storytelling. Oprah’s success has since inspired countless others to pursue their own passions and live their purpose.
V-Values: Staying true to your values and principles is essential to living a purposeful life. When your actions are aligned with your values, it gives your purpose a greater sense of meaning and fulfillment. It also helps you to stay committed to your purpose, even in the face of challenges and obstacles. Your values are the guiding posts or tools you use for your purpose. The Bible in this scripture: “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?” – Matthew 16:26. Yes you need to accomplish your purpose but it has to be done within your values.
Malala Yousafzai is a great example of someone who has stayed true to her values and principles in pursuing her purpose. She has been a strong advocate for girls’ education and has risked her life to defend this cause. Her actions have been guided by her values, which have given her purpose a greater sense of meaning and fulfillment. You need to stand by your personal values that is what makes you unique and brings something new for the greater good of the world.
A-Action: Taking consistent and intentional action toward your purpose is key to progressing and achieving your goals. Without action, your purpose remains a dream or an illusion. You must take action, even if it is small and incremental, to move towards your purpose. You need to take Massive Action if possible so as to bring out your purpose to reality. Take a good look at this quote from the bible “Faith without works is dead.” – James 2:26. Your purpose is looking for the corresponding action. Act now! LeBron James is a great example of someone who takes intentional action toward his purpose. He is one of the greatest basketball players of all time, but he also uses his platform to advocate for social justice and equality. His actions have inspired many others to take action toward their own purposes, no matter how big or small.
In conclusion, the VIVA framework provides a practical and faith-based guide for living a purposeful life. Take some time to reflect on your own purpose and how VIVA can help you clarify your vision, seek inspiration, stay true to your values, and take intentional action toward your goals. If you’re interested in learning more about VIVA and applying these techniques in your life, we invite you to visit our website at www.nondomusonda.com or email us at [email protected]. You can also call us at +260 977 989 275 to inquire about upcoming online courses, and one-on-one or video call coaching. Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on the latest news and resources for living a purposeful life with VIVA. Start your journey toward unlocking your full potential today!