During my course, there is this module on coaching. And my trainer causally remarked that when she was the principal, she actually ask the teachers to think of a metaphor for their school vision. I did the same for myself and realized a few things. 1) The first image that come to your mind reflect the state of current affairs. U have to be honest and not analyze too much. Just think of what comes to your mind. If it's a beautiful picture, good, if it's a ugly picture. Then u know u dun think too highly of yeh current situation. 2) Next, picture an ideal picture. The first one that comes to your mind. Strangely, after that picture appears, I have no problem explaining the metaphor, and the explanation holds true to my beliefs too. 3) Then it can be a rude awakening of what we are doing ......