Imagination is the
ability to form a mental image of something that is not perceived through the
senses. It is the ability of the mind to build mental scenes, objects or events
that do not exist, are not present or have happened in the past. Memory is
actually a manifestation of imagination. Everyone possesses some imagination
ability. In some it may be highly developed and in others it may manifest in a
weaker form. It manifests in various degrees in various people.
Imagination makes it
possible to experience a whole world inside the mind. It gives the ability to
look at any situation from a different point of view, and enables one to
mentally explore the past and the future.
It manifests in various
forms, one of which is Daydreaming.
Though too much idle daydreaming may make one impractical, some daydreaming,
when not being engaged in something that requires attention provides some
temporary happiness, calmness and relief from stress.
In your imagination you
can travel anywhere in the speed of light without any obstacles. It can make
you feel free, though temporarily, and only in the mind, from tasks,
difficulties and unpleasant circumstances.
Imagination is not
limited only to seeing pictures in the mind. It includes all the five senses
and the feelings. One can imagine a
Sound, Taste, Smell, a Physical Sensation or a Feeling or emotion. For some
people it is easier to see mental pictures, others find it easier to imagine a
feeling, and some are more comfortable imagining the sensation of one of the
five senses. Training of the imagination gives the ability to combine all the
senses.
A developed and strong
imagination does not make you a daydreamer and impractical. On the contrary, it
strengthens your creative abilities, and is a great tool for recreating and
remodeling your world and life.
This is a great power
that can change your whole life. It is used extensively in creative
visualization and affirmations. It is the creator of circumstances and events.
When you know how to work with it, you can make your hearts' desires come true.
Imagination has a great
role and value in each one's life. It is much more than just idle daydreaming.
We all use it, whether consciously or unconsciously, in most of our daily
affairs. We use our imagination whenever we plan a party, a trip, our work or a
meeting. We use it when we describe an event, explain how to arrive to a
certain street, write, tell a story or cook a cake.
Imagination is a
creative power that is necessary for inventing an instrument, designing a dress
or a building, painting a picture or writing a book. The creative power of
imagination has an important role in the achievement of success in any field.
What we imagine with faith and feelings comes into being. It is the power
beyond creative visualization, positive thinking and affirmations.
Visualizing an object
or a situation, and repeating often this mental image, attracts the object or
situation into our lives. This opens for us new, vast and fascinating
opportunities.
This means that we
should think only in a positive manner about our desires, otherwise we may
create and attract into our lives events, situations and people that we don't
really want. This is actually what most of us do, because we don't use the
power of imagination correctly.
If you do not recognize
the importance of the power of the imagination and your life may not be as
happy and successful as you would have wanted it to be.
Lack of understanding
of the power of the imagination is responsible for the suffering, incompetence,
difficulties, failures and unhappiness people experience. For some reason, most
people are inclined to think in a negative way. They do not expect success.
They expect the worst, and when they fail, they believe that fate is against
them. This attitude can be changed, and then life will improve accordingly.
Understanding how to
use your imagination correctly, and putting this knowledge into practice, for
your own and others' benefit, will put you on the golden path to success,
satisfaction and happiness.
