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We are also guided by our own Vision and Mission Statement: <br />Our Vision is that the community embraces, implements and celebrates the community- <br />based Vision and Living Action Plan. <br />The Missio 1 of the EDH 2025 Vision Keepers is to energize, guide, inspire, and strengthen <br />partnerships within the community to implement the Living Action Plan. <br />Embracing the role of "shepherd" for the EDH 2025 Plan in today's contemporary society seems <br />unusual to some. However, as the definition of a shepherd reads, "to watch over, protect, <br />guide, and take care of," what could be a more ideal role for a VisionKeeper! For many of us, <br />taking on such a new and unfamiliar role has been uncomfortable at times. Our path is not <br />always clearly defined because we are creating a new implementation approach. Making <br />decisions can be challenging and even confusing. This seems to be the nature of collaboration, <br />working in partnerships, and being considerate and respectful of other people's opinions. <br />To remain grassroots requires the discipline to listen and translate what we hear into a <br />collective and intuitive wisdom. Sometimes we are not able to visualize or articulate that <br />"wisdom" the first time around. A VisionKeeper is often challenged to think "out of the box" <br />and to be a creative thinker, spontaneous and artistic — which can be very empowering. <br />Many of us are active and involved in the community and some of us belong to organizations <br />that are identified as Lead Solution Partners in the EDH 2025 Plan. This requires us to maintain <br />mindfulness in order to remain objective and not promote special interests. We endeavor to <br />hear the heart of the community. The Vision Keepers strive to combine vision with action. <br />Vision Keepers learn how to listen, observe, brainstorm, and test out creative ideas. It definitely <br />involves commitment, which makes our work rewarding, fun, and exciting. <br />Our work is all about discovering potential, enhancing skills and talents, building relationships, <br />and creating community all while achieving the Vision. It is a miraculous, inspiring, and <br />transformational experience that can definitely be life changing! <br />The VisionKeepers' Guide to Implementing Your Community Plan Page xiii <br />