As adults, we often find that our imaginative sides will grow weak over time. We have real world things to deal with after all. Bills, housekeeping, kids, spouses, jobs, and more bills all contribute to the loss of imagination. It's seen as a second class brain function. After all, reality is more important to the sustainability of our lives. It's seen as being more important for children to use, and it's expected to fade as we age up.
But is it really? I happen to think that having a strong imagination contributes heavily to our overall health and happiness. You use your imagination to play with your children. You use it to write, whether its a dissertation for college, a work assignment, or a fictional story. You use it in little ways all day without really realizing it. Whether you work in a creative field or not, keeping your imagination going can be essential to your happiness and productivity.
Daydream, read, doodle, watch cartoons, go to museums, go to stage plays and musicals. These are all great ways to work out your imaginative muscles even if you aren't an artist or writer yourself. Wake up the kid in yourself every now and then and see where it takes you. Being an adult does not mean you have to squash down your inner child. Have fun with your brain sometimes. Give yourself a break and let your mind wander. Even if it doesn't help you accomplish anything "productive", it is good for your state of mind, and just plain fun.
Imagine on. Stay Weird.
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