We as human being have been blessed with some amazing abilities. Abilities to recall and create things in other dimensions before we bring them to the physical. However, these capabilities can also turn into a curse if one lacks the ability to manage and discipline their system. We have been bestowed the ability to recall things from our memories or to create complex and vivid scenarios through our imagination. Where we implement these gifts properly, one can transcend and move past the confinement of time and the physical nature of things.

Memory is our database of stored experiences and observation. They help us navigate beyond previous areas of confined. In other instances, however, we tend to use memory as a point of reference to indicate how far we believe we can go, based on experienced pain from our past. Then we tend to avoid all things that will lead us back to that undesired memory. Memory is not in the past; memory is part of our system because memory contributes to our life pleasantly or unpleasantly in the current state. So how can we use memory in a way that is beneficial to our growth? We will dive into that question in a little bit but first we need to start by acknowledging the complexity of the human experience. Where my mind wonders into a state of experience that caused me pain; mind will tend to recreate that pain in the present. This will create a wound opening in my current state, especially if I constantly revisit that state as an unpleasant experience. Where we can distinguish that our memory has already happened, and it is not the present. It may give us a point to find a position to anchor ourselves. A practice that I have used to help me distinguish between lived and current experience is through constant self-examination.

Imagination on the other hand, gives us the ability to design reality of wonders in a completely different dimension. Imagination to me is like creating a draft format for the physical in another world because in imagination the physical has no restriction on us. Your only limit: well, is your imagination as the saying goes. However, imagination with limited experience (memory) observed and lived will be a limiting factor. This can become a restriction in instances where an individual is attempting to design or invent objects of influence in the physical world. Due to lacking memory extension and experience of the world, one may create an unstable or incomplete object. We can complement this however by retraining our imagination to the experience of others. In imagination we can become someone else, we can explore possibilities of what could be or should not be through their lens. Imagination however does not give us a great indicator for completion timelines. One must dedicate and become relentless to follow their imagination path as far as they can. As often, what we are trying to obtain in the present lives to far outside of our realm of capability. It may not be in our lifetime or that of our children but if our imagination can break path to that world, something amazing and beautiful can happen. With all the principle and concept of imagination we also need to know of its draw backs.

The world of imagination is something we fantasies in, and we should encourage people to explore it, but imagination is not our physical reality. We need to be aware not to spend too much time in our imagination and forget that our physical reality is happening and requires our contributions. This reality we are sharing it together, even though we are constantly molding it to our personal desired states. Right now, you may be interacting with something physical that was once somebody’s imagination. To cut a long story short, you have an obligation to bring your dimension of imagination to the physical because it is unique to you. That contribution adds to our physical reality, but you need to also pay attention to other people is realities. Not all that we imagine are beautiful and graceful. So, pay attention to how your imagination adds to the building block of life.

We cannot help where our mind wonders towards. It takes practice to rise above attachment to our experiences and imaginations. An approach that I use to assist with anchoring, in moments I am pulled to a memory or imagination I do not want revisit. I begin by creating a state of peace in the present, a place of familiarity. A place I am certain that the thing causing me distress cannot get to. Then when I go into that state, I slowly start to bring myself to the present moment and make myself aware that I am in a safe space. To do this it is important you practice it mentally and physically as well. You need to stop moving physically either standing still, sitting still, or lying down. The flow of our blood still will dictate our ‘rest’ states. You want to put yourself in a position that your heart rate becomes manageable or in state where it beats at rest level. The easiest way to do this is by adjusting your posture to position of rest.

The environment you are in also needs considering. Find a place where when you sit, your mind will not constantly worry about something externally bringing you harm or putting you in danger. We want to minimise the alertness of the survival instinct. When you satisfy both the above needs (still and safe) you start by bringing attention to your breath. You slowly start to bring breathing rate down, while in that process also bringing attention to your body. Visualise where your hands, feet, toes, fingers, and the rest of your body are by wiggling your fingers toes one at a time. Optimise your other senses, what can you smell, taste, hear. Then remain in that state of rest until you arrive to a level where you are fully back in the present moment.