Inspirational Quotes - Imagination

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Insight No. 17

QUOTES

"Present fears are less than horrible imaginings"
William Shakespeare, 16th Century English playwright



"Cowardice, as distinct from panic, is nearly always a lack of ability to suspend the functioning of the imagination."
Ernest Hemingway, 20th Century American writer

INSIGHT

I'm sure you know how easy it is to mistakenly think that imagination is reality.

You imagine something you've got to do next week, and your heart rate goes up!

You've responded to something you made up as if it were real. Anything imagined cannot be 'real', by definition!

The imagination is a powerful thing, and wonderful when used constructively.

QUESTION

What can you imagine happening that would make you feel fantastic, instead of scared? Can you become more aware of the workings of your imagination, and so use it more to your advantage?

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