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*[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/imagination#:~:text=Humans%20use%20imagination%20for%20a,with%20artistic%20works%2C%20and%20more. Imagination]</ref>

*[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/imagination#:~:text=Humans%20use%20imagination%20for%20a,with%20artistic%20works%2C%20and%20more. Imagination]</ref>

In addition, there is research indicating that individuals that are intrinsically [[motivation|motivated]] tend to be more creative. In addition, there is some research that suggests that prosocial motivation (which is defined as the desire to contribute to the lives of others) may also enhance creative thinking.<ref>[https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/learn/creativity#:~:text=Creativity%20is%20defined%20by%20psychological%20scientists%20as,is%20not%20immediately%20present%20to%20the%20senses. Creativity and imagination]</ref>

There is research indicating that individuals that are intrinsically [[motivation|motivated]] tend to be more creative. In addition, there is some research that suggests that prosocial motivation (which is defined as the desire to contribute to the lives of others) may also enhance creative thinking.<ref>[https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/learn/creativity#:~:text=Creativity%20is%20defined%20by%20psychological%20scientists%20as,is%20not%20immediately%20present%20to%20the%20senses. Creativity and imagination]</ref>

 

 

 

 

== How to increase imagination ==

== How to increase imagination ==

'''16.''' Observe what other successful people are doing. See: [[Observation skills]]

'''16.''' Observe what other successful people are doing. See: [[Observation skills]]

'''17.''' [[Fear]] less and imagine more. See also: [[Courage]] and [[Confidence]] and [[Mental toughness]] and [[Psychological resilience]] and [[Antifragility]]

'''17.''' [[Fear]] less and imagine more. See also: [[Courage]] and [[Self-confidence]] and [[Mental toughness]] and [[Psychological resilience]] and [[Antifragility]]

'''18.''' Notate your new ideas. See also: [[diary|Journaling]]

'''18.''' Notate your new ideas. See also: [[diary|Journaling]]

'''Articles:'''  

'''Articles:'''  

*[https://selfhelp-motivation.net/how-to-improve-your-imagination-and-visualization-ability/ How To Improve Your Imagination And Visualization Ability – 6 Tips]

*[https://selfhelp-motivation.net/how-to-improve-your-imagination-and-visualization-ability/ How To Improve Your Imagination And Visualization Ability – 6 Tips]

*[https://www.wikihow.com/Improve-Your-Imagination How to Improve Your Imagination]

*[https://www.wikihow.com/Improve-Your-Imagination How to Improve Your Imagination]

'''Videos:'''  

'''Videos:'''  

Imagination is very valuable for many reasons. As imagination ignites [[passion]] as well as creates and develops the future. Not only that but imagination stimulates [[creativity]] and [[innovation]].<ref>https://www.huffpost.com/entry/5-reasons-imagination-is-_b_6096368?guccounter</ref> Imagination leads to elaborate dreams and inventions and theories. The more one uses their imagination, the stronger their ‘imagination muscle’ will become using this ability will tap into a rich source of infinite possibilities. Nearly all successful people use imagination in their favor. <ref>https://blog.aboutmybrain.com/the-importance-of-imagination</ref>

Imagination is very valuable for many reasons. As imagination ignites [[passion]] as well as creates and develops the future. Not only that but imagination stimulates [[creativity]] and [[innovation]].<ref>https://www.huffpost.com/entry/5-reasons-imagination-is-_b_6096368?guccounter</ref> Imagination leads to elaborate dreams and inventions and theories. The more one uses their imagination, the stronger their ‘imagination muscle’ will become using this ability will tap into a rich source of infinite possibilities. Nearly all successful people use imagination in their favor. <ref>https://blog.aboutmybrain.com/the-importance-of-imagination</ref>

==Imagination and Christanity==

==Imagination and Christianity==

Contrary to belief imagination is not necessary about [[fantasy]], as there is more to the imagination than fantasy. Actually the church and its theology need imagination more than ever in the history of our world. The Enlightenment falsely taught people to expect God to inspire us only through reason and our experiences. However, once one realizes this is not true and read the parables of Jesus, the writings of John—in fact, much of the Bible one can see that God wants to inspire our imaginations as well. When our imaginations are infused by the Spirit of God, we better see who God is and the challenges of the world around us. <ref>https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/december-web-only/what-christians-miss-when-they-dismiss-imagination.html</ref>

Contrary to belief imagination is not necessary about [[fantasy]], as there is more to the imagination than fantasy. Actually the church and its theology need imagination more than ever in the history of our world. The Enlightenment falsely taught people to expect God to inspire us only through reason and our experiences. However, once one realizes this is not true and read the parables of Jesus, the writings of John—in fact, much of the Bible one can see that God wants to inspire our imaginations as well. When our imaginations are infused by the Spirit of God, we better see who God is and the challenges of the world around us. <ref>https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/december-web-only/what-christians-miss-when-they-dismiss-imagination.html</ref>