Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Fantasy v. reality

Let's face it, if we're all honest with ourselves we all have fantasies of some kind. Another word for fantasy can be meditation. It's all focused thinking. However, I believe fantasy involves more imagination and creativity than meditation. Either way, it's all about our minds exploring possibilities. What if....

Why do we have fantasies? I believe it is because we all are wired up for more than what we are and where we are at right now. We live in a world that isn't exactly what God meant, so we struggle. When reality gets a little overwhelming, we need rest. Fantasy is just one way to rest from reality. Some may pray, others may read Scripture, still others meditate.

I think it can be okay to have fantasies. When I have them, I tend to keep God in the mix. When I do this, then all is well. So I say go ahead with those fantasies and be sure to keep God somewhere in the mix. This way, it will keep your imagination in check.

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