Imagination is far and away my favorite tool to use as a person. It is the building block for evolution of a consciousness' intelligence. With imagination, you can connect with the higher underlying order of the universe, without using the same logic and power. Without it, you resort to the same functions as before. Divorced from it, you would have to resort to the mirage of imagination and creativity, which does not include Spirit. Spirit with imagination is the correct driving software of human consciousness.
When I follow my voice in the vision, I notice that regardless of what is happening in the external, I can choose internal freedom. I no longer have to feed myself the same philosophies that keep many stuck, because I have taught myself how to think autonomously. Thinking independently while carrying an open mind is one of the aspects to living a full life, and it is very much worthwhile to consider usefulness over whether something works or not. A lot of philosophies can and do work, but ask yourself this: Is it useful to you as a human being?
One of the huge keys to having a strong imaginative drive is self care. I wrote concerning self care in "About," so not much time will be spent on this. Lots of psychological, emotional, and physical self care will undoubtedly increase your cognition and imagination, especially if you practice it for long periods of time. I got away from the media completely only a few weeks ago, but even before then, I was watching less, absorbing less, more and more, until the desire was completely gone. I am recovering significantly. And yes - My creativity is getting stronger, even now.
Some may say that the creative drive is a demanding part of the human mind - I tend to agree with this, because it is my experience as well. The less you are attached to the norm, the more you want to start truly creating things for yourself, and others. It becomes nourishment for your mind and soul, and possibly very quickly, depending on your attachment to culture and media. The goal would be to combine self care with imagination, and simply give - Do this, and creativity eventually becomes like breathing.
Imagination is a phenomenal tool for getting yourself in gear to do powerful things in your life. I use it every day to help myself be content and happy, as well as to help others be happy and content. It is a natural thing for a human to want to be creative, so why not use it for your own life? You're never too old. Use it, and whatever your spiritual vision looks like - I am glad to see it.
Much Blassings. 🧬🧬