Chapter One: Who Is Your Imagination?
“Imagination is more important than knowledge.”
– Albert Einstein
I will not rest from my task:
To open the eternal worlds, to open the immortal eyes of humanity—
Inward, into the worlds of thought, into eternity,
Always expanding in the embrace of God, the Human Imagination.
– William Blake, Jerusalem
The Power of Imagination
The word “imagination” has been used in so many different ways that its meaning has become unclear. It’s applied to everything from fantasy to hallucination, suspicion to genius. For instance, we might tell someone to “use their imagination” when we think they aren’t seeing all possibilities. Moments later, we dismiss someone else’s ideas as “pure imagination,” implying they are baseless or unrealistic.
This inconsistency reveals the challenge: people don’t understand the true power of imagination. Even dictionaries struggle to define it, offering vague descriptions like “the creative power of the mind” or “an irrational notion.”
I want to redefine imagination for you. The imagination I speak of is the force behind everything—the power that created the universe and makes the fulfillment of your desires inevitable.
“All things were made by Him; and without Him was not anything made that was made.”
– John 1:3
Imagination is not just a concept; it’s the very gateway to reality. Blake described it as the “Eternal Body of Man,” which is God himself—Jesus Christ within us. Through imagination, we have the power to shape our lives and transform the world around us.
Living Through Imagination
By imagination, we overcome the limitations of the world. Relationships, opportunities, and even the problems we face can all be transformed when we realize the “mystery hidden from the ages”:
“Christ in you, the hope of glory.”
– Colossians 1:27
This Christ, your imagination, is what brings true life. As Jesus said:
“I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”
– John 10:10
This abundant life is already yours, but it can only be experienced when you recognize that Christ is your imagination. When you embrace this truth, you awaken to your creative power, opening the “immortal eyes” within yourself to see the world as it could be—not as it appears.
Birth of the Christ Within
The story of Christ’s birth isn’t about history or external events. It’s a metaphor for what happens within you when your imagination awakens. Every person is Mary, and within each of us, Christ—our imagination—must be born.
This inner birth is a journey from old beliefs and traditions to personal experience. To awaken imagination, you must let go of the past and embrace the new. As Blake wrote:
“Man is either the ark of God or a phantom of the earth.”
Your imagination is the foundation of true religion. It is the force that turns ordinary understanding into profound realization, transforming the “water” of literal interpretation into the “wine” of deeper meaning. Like the good Samaritan, you then pour this wine of understanding into the wounds of the world, healing yourself and others.
The Test of Imagination
To fully awaken your imagination, you must face the test of forgiveness. Forgiveness isn’t just about letting go of anger—it’s the ability to see yourself and others as your ideal version.
Sin, in its simplest form, means missing your goal or falling short of your desires. Forgiveness means aligning with your highest vision, seeing yourself as already there. Imagination gives you the power to forgive because it allows you to embody your ideal.
“Let the weak say, I am strong.”
– Joel 3:10
This isn’t rational from the perspective of the senses, but imagination transcends reason. When you persist in imagining yourself as the person you wish to be, your life will transform to match your assumption. This is the work of awakened imagination.
Imagination vs. Reason
Can imagination create real changes in your life? If you imagine yourself in a new situation—regardless of your current circumstances—can it manifest? Yes, it can. Imagination doesn’t rely on logic or external facts. Instead, it shapes your outer world based on your inner vision.
“Believe that ye receive, and ye shall have.”
– Mark 11:24
Imagination is more powerful than reason because it isn’t limited by what your senses observe. It connects you to the infinite potential within. The “facts” of the world are simply the results of how you’ve used—or misused—your imagination.
When you persist in imagining your desires as already fulfilled, they will harden into reality. It’s not about forcing change with effort or logic; it’s about sustaining the feeling of your wish fulfilled.
The Creative Power of Imagination
Man becomes what he imagines. Your imagination is the true force shaping your life. To awaken this power, you must see the world not as it is but as it could be. Where reason sees a bud, imagination sees a full-blown rose.
The imaginative person doesn’t deny the outer world but recognizes it as a reflection of their inner activity. Everything you encounter is a projection of your imagination. Once you see this connection, you realize you have the power to change any circumstance by changing your inner world.
The Awakening
When you discover that your imagination is Christ within, you’ll experience what can only be described as miraculous. No longer will you see life as a series of external events beyond your control. Instead, you’ll understand that reality begins and ends within you.
“Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.”
– Ephesians 5:14
To awaken is to realize that your imagination is the key to freedom. It is the path to your highest potential, the way to create a life of abundance, love, and joy. Use it deliberately, and you’ll discover the truth of who you really are: a magnificent imagination capable of transforming the world.
Chapter Two: Awakened Imagination and the Search
Sealed Instructions
“The first power that meets us at the threshold of the soul’s domain is the power of imagination.”
– Dr. Franz Hartmann
The Power of Imagination
I first discovered the transformative power of imagination through the teachings of my mentor, Abdullah. He taught me that Jesus is a symbol of awakened imagination within each of us. The true test of this awakening is the ability to forgive—meaning the ability to align ourselves or others with our deepest desires, even when external reality or logic says otherwise.
Without this alignment, forgiveness is impossible. And only Christ—our imagination—can truly forgive.
When you surrender to appearances and accept things as they are, you deny that Christ, your imagination, is active within you.
This teaching was difficult for me at first. As a devout Christian, I initially rejected the idea that my faith had to be consciously chosen rather than inherited through birth or tradition. But through personal experiences, visions, and deep reflection, I came to understand this truth: Christianity, like imagination, is not passive. It must be actively embraced as a way of life.
This process often feels unsettling. Old beliefs, assumptions, and literal interpretations are shaken to their core. As scripture says:
“Seest thou these great buildings? There shall not be left one stone upon another that shall not be thrown down.”
– Mark 13:2
To embrace the deeper, psychological meaning of Christ, we must let go of rigid, literal understandings. It’s like casting off the old structures of belief and allowing imagination—the true essence of Christ—to rebuild our world.
Imagination as Christ
What better way to understand Christ than to recognize Him as your imagination? Every time you imagine lovingly on behalf of someone else, you are embodying Christ, feeding and clothing Him. But when you imagine harm, resentment, or negativity, you crucify Him.
The prophet Zechariah warned:
“Let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbor.” – Zechariah 8:17
When you reject negativity and instead embrace loving imagination, you awaken from the “sleep of Adam” into the full awareness of Christ—your imagination.
Are All Things Possible Through Imagination?
I often asked myself: If my imagination is Christ and all things are possible through Christ, are all things possible for me?
Through experience, I’ve learned that the answer is yes. When I align myself fully with my desires, Christ is awakened in me. This alignment proves that imagination is sufficient for all things.
“I lay down My life that I might take it again. No man taketh it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself.”
– John 10:17-18
This means that everything I experience is a result of my own beliefs. I am the center of my circumstances, and as I change my inner state, my outer world must also change.
The world reflects the state of consciousness from which we perceive it. The rich man, the poor man, the kind person, the thief—all live in the same world, yet they see it differently because their states of consciousness differ.
Success Through Inner Transformation
True success doesn’t come from imitating outward actions but from shifting your inner state. When you detach yourself from a limiting state of consciousness, the circumstances tied to that state will naturally dissolve.
In 1933, I approached Abdullah with a problem. I told him I wanted to spend the winter in Barbados but had no money—not even a nickel. He asked me, “What do you want?”
I told him my desire, and he said, “If you imagine yourself in Barbados, viewing the world from that state instead of thinking of Barbados, you’ll find yourself there. Don’t worry about how it will happen. The state of already being in Barbados will create the means to make it real.”
He explained that imagination connects us to our desired state. By imagining myself in Barbados and falling asleep with that feeling, I fused my imagination with my desire.
Thinking From the End
Abdullah taught me the key principle of imagining: Don’t just think of your desire—think from it. When you think from the end, you experience your desire as already fulfilled. This shift creates the bridge from where you are to where you want to be.
That night, I fell asleep imagining I was in my father’s house in Barbados. I did this every night. Within a month, I received a letter from my brother, urging me to come home for Christmas. Enclosed was a steamship ticket. I sailed two days later and spent the winter in Barbados.
This experience taught me that the world isn’t responsible for my successes or failures—I am. The state from which I view the world determines how it responds to me.
The Power of Persistent Imagination
Every state of consciousness exists as a possibility. When you think of a desire, it remains a possibility. But when you think from it, it becomes a reality. Persistent imagination brings your desires to life.
“In My Father’s house are many mansions.” – John 14:2
This means that all states of being already exist, waiting for you to occupy them. By imagining yourself in the state you desire, you are compelled to experience it physically.
I’ve even been “seen” in places where I was imagining myself to be, though my physical body was miles away. This is the power of imagination—it places you exactly where you believe yourself to be.
Life Is Controlled from Within
Life becomes miraculous when you realize that your imagination is the source of everything you experience. Thinking from the end transforms desire into reality.
Desire isn’t something to resist or suppress. It’s the engine of creation, a natural hunger that drives us toward fulfillment. When you move mentally from thinking of your desire to thinking from it, you align with its manifestation.
“What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee?” – Luke 18:41
Your aim in life must be clear and passionate. Without a definite aim, you’ll drift. But when you set your sights on a specific goal and live as if it’s already achieved, nothing can stop you.
The Ultimate Purpose of Imagination
The purpose of imagination is to create within us the spirit of Christ, which is continual forgiveness—continual alignment with our highest ideals.
“Son, thou art ever with Me, and all that I have is Thine.” – Luke 15:31
Everything you desire is already yours, waiting for you to claim it. Live as if your wish is already fulfilled, and trust that your imagination will bring it into reality.
This is the path to true freedom. Through persistent imagination, you can transcend any limitation and create the life you truly want.
Chapter 3
Highways of the Inner World
“And the children struggled within her… and the Lord said unto her, two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.”
– Genesis 25:22-23
Duality in Life
Life is inherently dual. Everything has two sides. Humanity itself reflects this duality, with opposing principles embedded in our nature. These forces constantly conflict, presenting us with contrasting perspectives on life. This inner battle is the eternal struggle—the “war in heaven”—where the inner, imaginative self strives to rise above the outer, sensory-driven self.
“The first shall be last and the last shall be first.” – Matthew 19:30
“He it is, Who coming after me is preferred before me.” – John 1:27
“The second man is the Lord from heaven.” – 1 Corinthians 15:47
We begin to awaken to the power of imagination when we sense that there is another “self” within us—a self capable of creating.
“In your limbs lie nations twain, rival races from their birth; one the mastery shall gain, the younger o’er the elder reign.”
Every person has two ways of seeing the world: through the natural mind and through the spiritual mind.
The Inner and Outer Perspectives
“The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.” – 1 Corinthians 2:14
The inner, imaginative body is just as real in the realm of thought and feeling as the physical body is in the world of external experiences. In fact, this inner body connects to a deeper, more fundamental layer of reality. To tap into this, we must consciously use and direct the inner self.
The inner world of thought and feeling has its own structure and exists in a higher dimension of space. Movement within this inner world creates change, while outer actions merely follow its lead. Inner movement is the true force that causes all events.
When the actions of the inner self align with the actions the outer self must take to satisfy a desire, that desire will manifest.
How to Create with Inner Movement
To manifest your desires, mentally create a scene that implies your wish has already been fulfilled. Include movement in this imagined scene. Then, immobilize your physical body—as if preparing to nap—and begin the imagined action in your mind.
Vividly experience the scene as though it’s real. Carry this imagined action with you as you fall asleep. The length of sleep doesn’t matter; even a short nap is enough. What matters is the intensity of your imagination during this process.
At first, your thoughts may wander. That’s natural. Each time your attention drifts, gently bring it back to the scene you’ve chosen. Repeat this process as many times as needed, until your mind begins to follow the imagined path on its own.
When you engage in this inner journey, focus on what you’ve already mentally created. You’re not starting from scratch; you’re revisiting the prize you’ve already claimed in imagination.
Imagination in Action
As Professor John Livingston Lowes explained:
“Fancy assembles, imagination fuses.”
When imagination is energized and focused, it merges all the elements of your desire into one coherent whole.
Here’s an example of this principle in action:
A blind woman in San Francisco faced a transportation problem. Due to bus rerouting, her commute to work had increased from 15 minutes to over two hours. She decided the solution was to have a car, even though she couldn’t drive.
Sitting in her living room, she imagined herself being driven to work. She felt the car’s motion, smelled the gasoline, and even touched the sleeve of an imagined driver, whom she felt was a man. She imagined thanking him, and hearing him reply, “The pleasure is all mine.” She felt herself step out of the car and shut the door behind her.
She didn’t think of the ride; she thought from it, experiencing every detail as if it were happening.
She repeated this inner ride for two days, focusing on the feeling of her wish fulfilled. Shortly afterward, she learned about a man who was passionate about helping the blind. She contacted him and explained her situation.
The next day, this man shared her story with a stranger at a bar, who immediately volunteered to drive her home daily. Another friend offered to drive her to work. For over a year now, these two men have made her commute effortless.
When she rode with them for the first time, she thanked the driver, and he replied, “The pleasure is all mine”—just as she had imagined.
The Law of Inner Movement
This woman’s success might seem like a coincidence, but it was the direct result of her inner journey. Her imagined actions became the cause of her outer reality.
These inner movements, when practiced consistently, not only transform your outer circumstances but also develop your ability to focus and connect with a higher dimension of reality.
How to Realize Your Desires
To bring your desires into reality, start with imagination. Ignore the evidence of your senses and focus on actions within. Imagine a scene that implies your desire is fulfilled and feel yourself participating in it.
Every outer event begins as an inner movement. The journey is always within. Without inner action, nothing can manifest outwardly.
Close your eyes, center your imagination on the desired action, and fully immerse yourself in it. When you commit to this inner work, you become the creator of your own life.
The Creative Principle
Ideas only become real when they stir inner movement—when they awaken a sense of participation within you. Outer actions are always driven by this inner force.
“Wherever the sole of your foot shall tread, the same give I unto you.” – Joshua 1:3
“The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty.” – Zephaniah 3:17
By focusing your imagination on the feeling of your wish fulfilled, you align with that state and draw it into your life. This is the law of creation. You can create anything you desire once you recognize that the journey begins within.
Through persistent inner action, you move from mere wishful thinking to purposeful living. Try it. Only through experimenting with imagination can you unlock its full potential.
By centering your imagination in the action and feeling of fulfillment, you ignite the creative principle within you. This inner world is where all change begins. It’s how you move from dreaming about your desires to living them.