The Power of Reflection: Life Patterns and an Aspirational Home

The mercury glass mirror that caught my eye on a sunny spring day was more than just a reflection of the landscape; it was a catalyst for a journey of self-discovery and creation. As I drove by in my 1969 800A International Scout, without the top, of course, the mirror's rustic frame and the way the sunlight made it glow, reflecting the beauty of the landscape, sparked a chain reaction of events that would lead me to create a home that truly reflected my values and aspirations.

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'This will look cool in my lake house,' I explained to the granddaughter and her new husband as I traded 15 bucks for the treasure.  

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'Where is your house?' she asked. 

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'I don't know yet,' I answered, firing up the Scout to finish the run to buy the right tool or find the missing screw to finish that Saturday's renovation task.  

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In the time before Bitcoin, it was possible to save dollars for the aspirations of owning a home. As I continued to save and work towards owning a home, I realized the importance of understanding my life patterns. I started to identify the habits and behaviors essential to creating an authentic and fulfilling life. I realized that my life patterns were about what I did and the space I made for myself.

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The mirror symbolized my vision, a reminder of the kind of life I wanted to create. It represented the patterns I wanted to follow, the habits I wanted to develop, and the type of space I wanted to inhabit. As I continued to work towards my goal, the mirror remained a constant reminder of what was possible, a beacon of hope guiding me towards creating my life.

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Years later, the mirror had become a part of my lake house, a reminder of the journey that had brought me and my family to this moment. It symbolized my life patterns, reflecting the kind of person I had become. I would wake up to its gentle glow every morning and take an outdoor shower with a view, feeling grateful for the life I had created.

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As I look in the mirror now, I'm reminded of the power of life patterns and the importance of creating a home that truly reflects your values and aspirations. The mirror is no longer just a simple object; it's a symbol of my journey, a reminder of the kind of life I wanted to create, and a guide that helped me navigate the journey toward creating a home that truly belonged to me.

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With Bitcoin, the vision of your potential in a place that supports you is not just a fantasy of something that exists for others; it's a process you can create and shape yourself. The mirror that caught my eye all those years ago was a reminder that the vision of your potential is within reach and that with the right mindset and tools, you can create a life that genuinely reflects your values.

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To create a life that genuinely reflects your values and aspirations, you must understand your life patterns and how they support your goals. Here are simple steps to help you form your vision:

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1) To understand your vision and aspirations, identify the life patterns that are important to you.

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2) Program of the house spaces to determine the house orientation and space stacking.

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3) Diagram the patterns into an overall house form.
 

4) Create a symbol of the big idea to serve as the visual representation of your vision.​

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5)Write a narrative that distills your vision and goals into a project brief.

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What is the vision of your potential in a place that supports you? The vision point in the distance could be a simple object to focus a hyperactive mind or a process flow that exposes what a well-lived life would feel like, and where and how you would live.