Creative imagery means using your imagination to create what you want. There is nothing new or unusual about it; in fact, everyone uses visualization and imagery every minute of every day. It is the ability to have an idea or create a mental picture in your mind.
Most people use it in a relatively unconscious way. Because of deep-seated fears and negative emotions, many people dwell on their problems and limitations without realizing it. Others expect and anticipate positive experiences in life and generally create these results for themselves. What makes the difference?
The conscious use of creative imagery means understanding the natural principles that govern the workings of your mind and using these principles in a productive way.
If you had never seen a beautiful and awe-inspiring sunset and someone tried to describe one to you, it might seem outlandish or miraculous. Once you saw a few for yourself and learned about the natural laws involved, it would then seem normal. This is an example of the power of visualization.
What at first might seem improbable or even impossible becomes practical and understandable when we practice imagery and visualization in a positive way.
When creating anything, we begin with a thought or idea about what we want. The idea is the blueprint that precedes what we actually experience. “I think I’ll have lunch” is the thought that comes before the meal; “I need a job” is a thought that can eventually lead to one.
The same mental principles operate when we do not take direct action to manifest the idea. Simply holding an idea or thought in your mind tends to lead in the direction of that which you dwell on. If you constantly think about illness, you’ll probably make yourself sick; if you truly believe you have inner beauty, you’ll develop more of it.
Peter