It was still years before I discovered I had actually set goals.  It was still years before I woke up to the realization that I had actually achieved goals. 

Then I had to learn how to do consciously what I had managed in desperation.  I started to develop a vision for my life; in a sense I started to see myself operating on a higher plain of existence.  I could see myself in two realities, one existent on this very real physical plain and the other a more esoteric reality.  One that was very malleable and seemingly unstable.  Every thought appeared to alter that existence.  My goals were like semi permanent pillars adding stability to this flimsy world, granting a modicum of firmness.  It seemed the longer this tenuous and malleable reality remained the more it transferred into my actual physical existence.

I still have not mastered this process, I am after all still easily distracted and major distractions completely disrupt the fabric of this ethereal world of creation.  Still my discipline and passion continue to improve my focus and thus manifestation.  By far the action that has helped me most has been my continued desire to be available to others as a helpmate on their own spiritual journey.

Goal setting, visioning, mind mapping and other methods of clarifying our thoughts may not be necessary to some people on their spiritual journey.  Yet when the journey you are on is not working for you I strongly encourage you to find some spiritually based goal setting workshop.  For me visioning has become the route of least resistance and greatest joy.  Every time I see the object of my vision appear in my physical realm I have some small sense of elation.  Another piece of my highest vision has been realized.