Vision (spirituality)
In spirituality, a vision is something seen in a dream, trance, or ecstasy, especially a supernatural appearance that conveys a revelation.
Visions generally have more clarity than dreams, but traditionally fewer psychological connotations.
Entheogens (such as peyote) have traditionally assisted in the generation of visions among diverse cultures, as well as in modern western culture.
Prophecy is often associated with visions, though this is a very controversial topic. Examples of prophets who were believed to have visions are Ellen G. White (of Christianity) and Muhammad (of Islam).
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Famous quotes containing the word vision:
“I’ve been cursed for delving into the mysteries of life. Perhaps death is sacred, and I’ve profaned it. Oh, what a wonderful vision it was. I dreamed of being the first to give to the world the secret that God is so jealous of, the formula for life. Think of the power, to create a man. And I did, I did it, I created a man. And who knows, in time I could have trained him to do my will. I could have bred a race, I might even have found the secret of eternal life.”
—William Hurlbut (1883–?)