ImaginationMay 30, 1984Copyright © 1997 Property of Deborah K. Fletcher. All rights reserved.
Imagination is that function of one's mind which causes the unreal to become reality. It helps one to be many people, to do those things which could never be done. It is often a subconscious reaction to the events of the day. These reactions usually come out at night and are called dreams. Imagination inspires great writers and painters. Many of the world's greatest works of art and literature would never exist if not for imagination. Imagination often leads one to romanticism. Many young girls romanticize about the ideal man. They know that they may never meet him, yet they think about being married to such a man. Boys are not immune to romanticizing. Many boys dream of being President, King, or Premier. Others dream of discovering lost cities in the Amazon. Still others look to the stars for fulfillment of their dreams. Even the simplest, down-to-earth ideals are to be considered romanticism. The old dream of a "vine covered cottage in the woods" is seldom realized, but still many people dream it. Imagination need not, however, be pure fancy, or fiction. It can be very real. A young mother thinking of new ways to amuse the baby may employ a great deal of imagination. A young girl learning to bake will invariably use her imagination by substituting an available ingredient for an unavailable one. A housewife trying to make ends meet uses imagination to make the usual meal unusual and interesting. Imagination is used in all sorts of businesses all over the world. It is a constant. While imagination lives, advances will be made in science and in the home. Imagination is the hope of tomorrow. Please View and Sign My Guestbook © 1998-2000 Debbie Fletcher, joiya@tcia.net
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