It's all imagination, at least, that's how it starts.

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Can you imagine a life where everything you could ever want or need, was right at your fingertips, whenever you wanted or needed it?  Can you imagine what life would be like if you never had to face fear, face doubt, or deal with the negativity that seems to be all around this planet?  Can you simply imagine a life so full of joy, peace, and happiness, that one day would seem like a thousand, and a thousand just like a single day?

If you can't imagine all of this, then it's doubtful you will ever be able to experience any of it, because to be frank, everything begins with imagination and thought.  I know I seem to be beating a dead horse lately, especially when it comes to setting your thoughts according to your desires, but there are so many people out there who have yet to figure this out, so let's give it another try shall we.

Everything you see around you today, be it your car, your computer, cell phone, television, they all began with a little imagination.  That imagination turned into a vision, a dream, and those visions and dreams turned into thoughts.  Thoughts that simply hang around for any period of time usually turn into action, and with action you begin to see results.  It's a pretty easy process to be sure, but it all starts with imagining things, and knowing that you can have pretty much anything you can imagine.

We imagine things all day long.  When you day dream, you imagine.  When you are driving your car to work, you imagine things.  You imagine how the day is going to be, and hope there is not going to be a crisis that has to be dealt with, so that your day runs smooth and without incident.  We often imagine a nice night at home with our family or loved ones, and how nice it is to simply have a place to call home, and someone to love.  Sadly people also imagine things that really serve no purpose, but imagine they do, and often have to live with the results.  If you are constantly thinking about what can go wrong, it probably will.  If all you can do is imagine a life full of regret, full of despair, then my guess is, you're going to have a life full of just that.

Now given the option to imagine a life full of all good things, or a life wrecked with havoc and discontent, what one makes more sense to hold on to?  I'm not saying that havoc can't enter a life, but if that is all you are focused on, you need not worry that it will pass you by.  On the other hand, if your imagination leads to happiness, contentment, smiles and laughter, then it's a good bet those things will be present in your day, in your life, and in the life of those around you.  Once again, given the option, which one do you pick?

This all may sound very simplistic, but in reality, it is that simple.  It's only because others have complicated things by always seeing the bad and never the good.  Just for a moment I want you to close your eyes and imagine you are getting up to start your day, and you realize that you have everything you could ever need.  When you think about it, how do you feel?  Does it bring a smile to your face?  Do you feel all warm and fuzzy?  I know this might sound corny, but imagining such things really does start the ball rolling.  Light begets light, love begets love, and thus the Law of Attraction rolls on.  You may have your doubts about this universal law, but you don't have to believe in the law of gravity to see the results do you?

I will bet you that when you imagine something really important to you, when you think of something beautiful or joyful, I will bet you that the last thing you are thinking about is all the crap that might be going on around you.  Imagining good, imagining joy and happiness, imagining that all you need is here, is what starts the wheel spinning, and once it has started it is nearly impossible to stop it.  If you only imagine what you are lacking in your life, then you are going to continue to be lacking.  Please, please, please hear me:  you can create the perfect life, but only when you are able to imagine that perfect life.  There is no way around this, and the sooner you can run with it, the sooner you will be living it.

Imagination is a gift we all have, but it is one that many have forgotten about.  If you will make it a point in each day you live to imagine beauty, peace, comfort, and simple things, then you will be on a journey that will take you to many marvelous places.  Don't allow your past failures to derail your future successes, and your future will be bright as soon as you can imagine it.  Take a few minutes today to simply appreciate all the wonderful things you can think of, and know that they are meant for you.  Imagination will change your life, and when you see these changes you will understand the greatness within.