Imagination Vs. Fantasy

Imagination is never obsessive. Fantasy is the core of obsession.

I believe fantasy to be an act of escapism that is born out of a judgment of something as not being as it should be. Fantasy declares the world to be "not enough, not right". Imagination on the other hand is an act of faith. It expands the world by breathing out a "what if...". It is built on an acceptance of what is and a joyful or curious desire to expand on that. The essential difference is rather like the difference between a "yes, but" and a "yes and also...."

Self-Esteem is greatly affected by whether we are judging or accepting our worlds and or ourselves. Self-Esteem is all about recognising that what we are ok, even if we’d like to make some changes. Fantasy is a indicator that our self-esteem could use a little work. Imagination,
and ever increasing imagination, in particular, is a sign of healthy and growing self-esteem.

Today I will ask myself if I know the difference between my imagination and my fantasies.
Can I grow this part of my awareness?

Today I will remember that imagination cannot grow out of a place of denial while fantasy almost always does.

Today I will remember that; FANTASY IS THE MECHANISM THAT KEEPS DENIAL IN OPERATION.

Today I will make a strong intention to choose imagination over fantasy every time.

Today I will recognise that exercising my imagination will automatically begin to loosen and lift suppressed feelings and memories so that they can come up to be processed healed and allowed into the past where they belong.

Today I will acknowledge that exercising my imagination (not fantasising) will help to dispel the fear that sits behind the denial.

SHUTTING DOWN AND BEING IMAGINATIVE (OPEN) ARE MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE.

Today I will think of ways to exercise my imagination;
Perhaps I will join a creativity class
I could spend sometime playing with children
I could make up a story with characters and lives of their own
I could invent a new dance move.
Paint a bizarre scene.

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