Elaine

The philosopher John Mackensie said, "The distinction between what is real and what is imaginary is not one that can be finely maintained...all existing things are... imaginary". I think he meant that we must believe in possibilities to make them a reality. Yes, I'm in on that.

With that thought in mind, I thought I would create a world that was not separated from itself but united. Of course, I have to start with myself. I must believe that it is up to me to be the changes I want to express. If I rely on others to do it for me, then I am living through others and am not following my truth. There is no" The Truth" but there is "My (Our) Truth".

With that awareness I can create my world, my truth. In that world I am surrounded by Love. I have the power to go within myself to deal with the contrasts that I experience in order to grow. I face fear with acceptance. I face life with great expectations. I see myself as a vessel of Love.

Each day would bring connection to all life. I feel no separation because of diversity. All life is one, yet diverse. Differences in thought are resolved by agreement. Anger, hatred and jealousy are replaced with compassion. Wars are replaced with festivals of unity. Death is acknowledged as normal passage to another reality. Communication does not end with physical death.

Through thought I would communicate with my fellow travelers. Words would be replaced with honest thoughts, so misunderstandings would dissolve. Fun and Laughter would be synonymous with work. Work would be my life's mission. Poverty is replaced by abundance, for my thoughts give power to each. Love would be a constant state of mind, not a mysterious quest.

My world's unity would create a government of freedom. People's integrity create the structure. Equality of thought would direct diversity in understanding. Religion would be free from politics and separatism. Energy would abundantly fuel all endeavors, without transgression. Peace would have no opposite. Sharing would have no ending. Giving would be my leader and kindness would be my school.

My consciousness is eternal, I am expressing and becoming what I imagine in order to be a granger version of myself. My imagination becomes my reality, so that I can be the mirror of my source, the all that is. The Divine made physical.

Hal Manogue is a poet and author of Short Sleeves A Book For Friends. Insightful thoughts for the 21st century. Hal's 2006 Collection and 2007 Collection are available in bookstores and online. Visit Hal's website: http://www.shortsleeves.net or blog:http://halmanogue.blogspot.com/ for more information about his work and life.