"If you haven't read my post on Lifeship, I recommend you to read it. Among the different types of ships on our Lifeship is Friendship. Have you ever wondered how people with different backgrounds and ideologies can enjoy each other's company or share the same interests?" The backbone of every relationship is friendship. What then is friendship? Britannica defines it as a state of enduring affection, esteem, intimacy, and trust between two people. Although some have been hurt by friends, it can be discouraging. I have enjoyed amazing friendships with people, many have and you can but it also starts with you becoming a good friend. Image by katemangostar (Freepik ) I see myself as someone who is not an expert, but rather as someone who is continuously learning. Here are some insights from my own experiences and from observing other people's lives that I believe are important for fostering strong and lasting friendships. Building anything in life, including friendsh...
Sight is essential; it is not limited to the physical eyes because we have been given the gift of imagination, allowing us to create things beyond our capacity. Imagination has resulted in the creation of films, books, inventions and various types of artworks. We have no limit to how far we can think.
"Imagination involves creating a mental image of something that is not present for your senses to detect, or even something that isn’t out there in reality somewhere. Imagination is one of the key abilities that make us human". This statement was taken from a blog post by neuroscientist Andrey Vyshedskiy, whose discussion of imagination I found to be fascinating.
This saying has stuck with me: "You become what you behold consistently". That is the purpose of examples, role models, and mentors. Helping us to become but then leaving us to forge our own paths and become original copies rather than copycats.
Imagination is the hand that reaches out to the unseen and brings it closer, just like faith. It's one thing to know that we can use our imagination to create things; it's quite another to pay attention to our lenses. This may be affected by factors like:
1. Environment/background: Our surroundings and past frequently paint an image for us of what is and is not feasible based on the experiences, errors, and outcomes of others. Nobody would have imagined that it was conceivable to fly a metal in the air. If it were to be in some regions, the lack of resources would have prevented them.
2. Contents we consume: This could be anything we see, hear, or read. The main entrances via which information enters our bodies are the eyes, ears, and other senses.
3. Personality/traits: Our beliefs, habits, and identity shape the way we see the world and the chances it presents. Everything is teachable. Adaptability leads to a personality mix. An introvert can interface between being an active talker and being reserved; the same is true for someone who is perfectionistic or pessimistic. We have the capacity to improve upon ourselves.
The best way to overcome these challenges is to read vast in your area of interest, interact with creative minds and watch videos of people who have dared the impossible. A book that has influenced my life and will continue to influence my life is the Bible. It is filled with incredible tales of excellence and the impossible made possible. The world is ready for that which you are about to birth, push further, do not give up.
Cheers to a visionary you.
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