So, at the exact moment you think you see that amazing shooting star, the meteor doesn't exist anymore. It's already gone. Burned up or passed on. But because you see it, you believe in it. It leaves its mark in your mind.
Imagination is all about perception.
We are each born with the amazing capacity to imagine, to create, to dream, and to daydream. Studies show that encouraging these aspects of our mind are healthy. We need ways to relieve stress, to have fun, to escape the pedantic drudgery of jobs or demands, to balance the dual hemispheres of our brains with both logical and creative stimuli. And when you feed your mind, you feed your body and soul, too. Active brains result in such benefits as better memories, positive emotions, and quicker reflexes.