The New York Times recently published an article claiming that ‘Denial Makes the World Go ‘Round’*. Their observations draw much from man’s state of total depravity and propose denial as the key to living harmoniously within this state; but this is not the issue that hit home. I would argue that semantics make the world go ‘round.
Semantics separate the visionaries from the dreamers because give shape to vision, objectives and goals. Many have received the title of ‘visionary’ and many more would adorn themselves with this title. This in itself warrants little criticism for all visionaries start as aspirators. The rub comes because many lack definition and methodology for their vision, which naturally leads them to disillusionment and frustration.
The vehemence with which people espouse their visions bear no direct correlation to the vision’s applicable worth. Recently, ‘returning to holistic ministry’, ‘taking relationships slowly’ and ‘focusing on school’ have been the mantras floating through my social circles. With genuine enthusiasm I have asked how those things play out in everyday life and have been met with vagaries and quizzical faces. These visions and goals warrant nothing beyond dinner table discussion until they can be played out in everyday life.
Without vision, there is little reason so move forward,
but without method of conveyance, vision is no better than illusion.
*(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/20/health/research/20deni.html?em&ex=1195794000&en=78a26952353ee42d&ei=5087%0A)
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