Everything in our lives came about through Imagination. The buildings we live in, the clothes we wear, the cars we drive. Our towns and cities - the music we play, the art we see – were first imagined. Everything that makes us humans distinct, as a species, is the result of imagination.
And we all use imagination. Whenever we plan anything, first we image it. We use it for escapism too – creating fantasies when we find ourselves in boring situations. And while asleep, we dream within the Treasure-house of Images.
Every authentic esoteric tradition teaches how to harness the power of Imagination. "As a man imagines so shall he come to be." When we consciously use Imagination - deliberately directing it, rather than the 'free fall' of fantasy – it is called 'visualization.' And an older name for this skill was to ‘Envision.'
A vision is something we ‘see.' Physical sight is receptive and passive. But, when we ‘envision,' we deliberately direct our imagination to create pictures according to our will.
The Ageless Wisdom says that a trained imagination is a God-like attribute. The ancient sages called it 'Magia Divina' (Divine Magic). Because they knew that the Eternal itself is always envisioning the universe (and all it contains), thus upholding all existence. So, a trained imagination is the most powerful tool we can cultivate. By using it we can direct the Power of Creation itself!
To bring your dreams into being all you need to do is set aside 15 minutes a day to sit undisturbed in a quiet room (during which you don't watch TV, or talk with friends, or text, or distract yourself in anyway). Then quietly and confidently envision (imagine) what is to come about. Persistence and repetition will bring it into life.
And remember, to be kind in all things – then time and eternity will be kind to you.
May All Our Efforts Manifest in Beauty,
David Goddard
