English D19 Sources of Imagination 2022 11 26
Channel: Universal Human Values
Date: 26/11/2022

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*Discussion*
Today, there was discussion regarding the three sources of imagination: pre-conditioning, sensation and natural acceptance. For any desire, we can make out the source of imagination. e.g. if one desires a car impressed by its look and lusture, the desire is coming from sensation. If one desires for a car as it shows status in the society, the desire is coming from pre-conditioning. But if one desires for car as it is required for right utilization of body in terms of transportation, the desire is coming from natural acceptance. If the all the sources appear to be there, one can look into the basis on which the selection is made for a particular brand, price, design etc. and then make out the major source.

There was also discussion about the right way to celebrate certain occasions such as birthday of the child, marriage in a family etc. It turned out that we are generally dictated by the pre-conditionings in the society and we feel pressurized. The solution is to do it the right way in which we can share right understanding, right feeling with our relatives, and then work to transform the society on such occasions too. The details can be worked out at a personal level.

There was also discussion about creativity. Creativity can be employed either to enhance the right utilization of the resources or for misuse of the resources. Thus we need to explore how the needs of the body and the self can be fulfilled using creativity so that it helps to transform the individual, family and society. Presently, we are wasting a lot of resources in the name of creativity and it is causing problems at all levels of  living.

*Assignment, for self-reflection*
1. Observe the physical facilities in the house and make out the source of desire for the facility.
2. Observe the plans and programs of the future and make out the source of desires.
3. Explore harmonious ways for celebration and creativity in our life and society.
4. Throughout the day, observe your activities and see the desire/ feeling at the base. Check if you are referring to your natural acceptance or if you are largely basing your desires (feelings) on your pre-condtionings or on sensations.
Note down your observations in your journal.

Overall
Our basic aspiration is for Continuous Happiness and Prosperity.
There is plenty of information about it.

In this approximately 4-month long series, we are exploring into the question "Is Happiness our Innate Nature or an Influence from Outside"?

Participants have a keen interest in direct observation and realisation of what they have heard from various sources to bring it into living. They have participated in the Introductory workshop on Universal Human Values to develop the basic background required for this self-exploration.

Batch 6, Day 19, 26 Nov 2022