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The Art of Constructive Daydreaming

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December 8, 2013

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The Art of Constructive Daydreaming

I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, and that enables you to laugh at life’s realities.

– Dr. Seuss –

The Art of Constructive Daydreaming

Our culture tends to be highly goal-focused, and even when we are not pursuing our goals, we distract ourselves with all sorts of media and entertainment. This article discusses the value of creating space to allow our minds to wander. The payoff of daydreaming can be immediate, in the form of a pleasant thought, memory, or insight, or it can be more long-term, in the form of understanding one’s purpose or place in the world. Research shows that daydreaming and imagination are important facets of a healthy, satisfying mental life. Read on to learn more. { read more }

Be The Change

On your commute to and from work today, resolve to put away your phone or laptop and allow space for your imagination to take flight.

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