To remain the same always is to be complacent. Change is good. The question is never, why change, but why not change? Why not modify behavior patterns? Why not try a different approach? Why not relocate? Why not abandon an unpleasant scenario for a new life?
Imagination is one of the most important traits in modern humans, allowing us to rehearse future actions. Rehearsal helps to ensure a superb performance. The best aspect about a rehearsal is that it is safe from all repercussions. Rehearsals that go well validate the script. Rehearsals that go poorly indicate that the script needs revision.
Imagination also allows us to explore new and unfamiliar possibilities. Not all pathways are obvious. Some are hidden and can only be revealed by using the imagination. Some people think that their choices in a given situation are limited. They believe that they can only choose A or B. They have not considered C, D, E, F, G... and the list goes on! Why have they confined themselves to a narrow range of options?
There is a shortcut to expanding the imagination beyond its natural limitations. Sometimes it is helpful to discuss difficult matters with a close friend. The simple process of discussing a situation allows the mind to put it into perspective and consider other alternatives. Another person is sure to view a matter from a slightly different perspective. Multiple perspectives are better than one, because no one is right all of the time. Learning to approach a problem from multiple perspectives represents a higher degree of mastery in problem-solving.
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