Having a creative mind depends a lot on having a good imagination. It becomes visible when we see the way children play. The game begins with someone's imagination, and is followed through by those who are interested in being creative.
When I was young, and on holiday in Donegal with my family, we found ourselves in a completely different environment. My granny's cottage had no running water, so we were given the job of going to the well for water.
There was no toilet or bathroom, so our basic requirements were provided for with a basin of hot water and a bucket with a seat cover on top! Of course, there was a bog lake nearby where we swam to my poor granny's terror that we would drown.
Without even known it, we were using our skills and imagination to create a new world on a small farm, devoid of cars and street lights, and we were happy to do so.
Imagination teaches us to improvise in new creative ways, and if we are fortunate enough to love literature and writing, then there is no limit to the stories that are hidden in the depths of our hearts.
Of course, there are many ways to use our imagination. When we discover the hidden talents within, our whole life becomes a magical haven!
