ISSB Picture Illustration 2

Imagination is the main spring of our actions. It gives rise spontaneously to expressive thoughts. If we can give positive shape and direction to our imagination the results will be positive and successful. The direct our imagination in the optimistic channel we need faith, self confidence and enthusiasm Even in the face of setbacks and difficulties one can bring his imagination to play on a successful note. When we thinking positively, constructively and hopefully we are using our imagination in a constructive manner. When we picture successes, achievements and accomplishments, our imagination and thoughts flow in a positive stream and enable us to realize those things in actual practice. On the other hand we will use our imagination negatively when we contemplate a defeat and worry ourselves instead of attempting to solve the problem with patience, determination and courage. According to Dr. Maxwell Maltz ‘the human being always acts and feels and performs with what he imagines to be true about himself and his environment.” The Great Albert Einstein once observed that imagination is even more important than knowledge. It is this imagination which has made the poets, artists, engineers, authors, statesmen and soldiers to work miracles inspite of physical and other innumerable environmental handicaps.

It is essential for a leader therefore to develop a habit of thinking and acting in a positive and constructive manner. He should not be cowed-down by the obstacles and difficulties. He should not regard anything as impossible. A leader must face the realities with courage and determination. He should strike out boldly and start tackling the job with complete confidence and positive outcome. He will soon find that the apparent difficulties melt away just like morning dew when they get exposed to the rays of sunlight. As we have seen in the past, the projective technique affords a best opportunity to assess our thinking habit 4 subjects were asked to write a story on the picture which is produced below. Their stories and the expert comments on the same are reproduced for careful study and analysis of thinking habit of the subjects. Before you proceed to read the stories you can write a story yourself after observing the picture for half a minute. You must complete the story within 5 minutes. Thereafter you red the stories as well as the comments. Now judge your own story in relation to the rest. You will know whether you are thinking on the positive lines or not. In case you find that your imagination is not flowing in a positive stream you should make deliberate efforts to become optimistic.