Do you ever daydream? How about flights of fancy? Or, maybe you let your mind drift along with the ether of your own thoughts? I think we all drop into the world of imagination now and again. Perhaps it's because of music, or a smell, or a picture. Whatever the reason, we can slip away from reality for a time and vanish into our imaginations. For some of us, we can disappear for hours and not even notice. Imagination is a wonderful thing!
Of course, you could also call this being easily distracted, or possibly even attention deficit. There's a difference though, because when we imagine, we create and actively participate in the activity. It's a wondrous moment of pure thrill. Why do most adults suppress it? I'm not really sure. There's nothing wrong with it--other than annoying people who are trying to talk to you. Creativity needs the juices flowing, and drifting on the clouds of imagination helps enormously. But, I'm a poet at heart, and I'm probably just being goofy.
As adults, we get lost in memory more than imagination, but the effect is the same. We're whisked away and into our own meandering thoughts. Time changes pace and we linger in places we haven't been to in years. It's a sort of like time travelling. Just for fun, try sitting back, closing your eyes and dreaming up a fun adventure for yourself. Take your time with it and enjoy where it takes you.
- M
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