Imagination

So, I had an interview today and there was one of those "inspirational posters" in the room. The title of it was Imagination and was followed by an Einstein quote. But it did get me thinking (go figure).

What makes your imagination so powerful? How are some people more imaginative than others? Are they really? Or are they just better at expressing it?

The question I have been asking myself for a while now is, does thinking create thoughts or do thoughts provoke thinking? Is this one of these chicken and the egg situations? Is there no precise answer?

Imagination, I think are these thoughts. Some people may say that your imagination is your dream or fantasy. Why can't this be a reality? Maybe, that is what makes people more creative than others. They go and live out their "dream" or "fantasy" while others just sit back and settle.

Why do people sit back and settle? If the opportunity is there, why wouldn't you seize it? Carpe diem, right? Live life to the fullest? Seems like such a cliche. So many people say it, but not many people actually live it. Me? I'm guilty. In many ways. I had a conversation with my best friend last night about settling and regrets. Thinking back on the conversation now, I don't want to settle. I don't live my life with regrets. Life goes on. Do I not regret because I am too lax or do I not regret because I am denying?

Back onto the topic of imagination now. My mind is always running wild. It's very random. I have a vivid imagination, but I don't like to share much of it. Why? I'm not really sure. I think it goes back to my upbringing and my fear of disappointment and failure.

Just take a minute right now. Sit back and relax. Imagine your perfect life. Your utopia. See how happy you are. See how carefree you are. Doing all the things you love with the people you love.

Why can't this be reality? Because it's your perfect life? Yes, there may be some obstacles to achieving it. But why does it always seem so far-fetched? Go and do it. Find that perfect person and go for it. If you've found them, don't let them go. Piece your perfect life together.

Your imagination is created by your mind. Your mind is your most powerful asset and most detrimental liability. Only YOU can determine how you choose to use it.

Think about it.