“Let’s use our imaginations!”
I feel kind of silly saying that to you, a fellow adult. Why is that?
Imagination is one of the most vital and valuable aspects of what makes us human. It sparks innovation and discovery, launches inspirational and life-changing stories, and propels us forward into a new and better future.
So… why do we feel silly talking about it?
We encourage children to use their imaginations… but only to a certain point. Do you remember the point in your life when you were no longer encouraged to be imaginative, playful, or creative?
Do you remember a point in your life when you were told to stop daydreaming?
Because I do.
It’s honestly fascinating — as we get older, we’re told to grow up, to be more realistic, to stop playing around, to conform to a status quo that values mindless production and unquestioning obedience.
This is, of course, while we (and I’m talking about society here) outwardly claim to value innovation.
But you can’t have innovation without imagination.
Over the next couple of weeks, I’m going to be talking about some of the biggest myths surrounding creativity. One of the most pervasive of these myths is that creativity and imagination are “just for children.”
They’re not.
Our progress as a society depends on that.
Words & warmth,
Sarah
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