what is the difference between inspiration and imagination?

Answer 1

The power of the imagination is in it’s ability to change the direction of how we perceive the world. This perception becomes our reality and is the difference between being powerless and being empowered.

Inspiration, purpose, meaning, reason and passion all start from imagination. This is the mind state that allows these aspects to begin, grow and evolve. This is the seed of manifestation into the external world.

Imagination exists in the mind at both the physical and mental level. Through projecting our imagination and visualizing it through our bodies and minds we create.

Whether we believe in the power of imagination or not - it’s power to shape and direct our lives still has a very real effect. If we choose to be conscious of this then we gain the opportunity to change our reactions, direct our perceptions and transform our beliefs.

Left to the devices of an unconscious and habitual mind, imagination will simply continue to play out the same patterns, reactions and perceptions. A directed, observant and conscious mind is the key to using imagination effectively.
The difference between a focused mind and unfocused mind is imagination.
The difference between objectivity and subjectivity is imagination.

Inspiration may refer to:

Inhalation, the movement of air from the environment into the alveoli during breathing ,
Artistic inspiration, sudden creativity in artistic production ,
Revelation, an uncovering or disclosure of something hidden via communication from the divine ,
Biblical inspiration, the doctrine in Christian theology concerned with the divine origin of the Bible .

Answer 2

A very good question.

We can understand the difference between the two nouns by looking at the verbs from which they are formed. ‘To inspire’ is to stimulate or to impel; whereas ‘to imagine’ is to make a mental image or to conceive in the mind. Thus, the former (inspiration) requires a ‘stimulus,’ a spark, whether internal or external doesn’t matter. The latter (imagination) is the act of cognitive conception and may or may not have a stimulus.

I hope that helps.

Answer 3

in·spi·ra·tion (ĭn'spə-rā'shən)
n.

Stimulation of the mind or emotions to a high level of feeling or activity.
The condition of being so stimulated.
An agency, such as a person or work of art, that moves the intellect or emotions or prompts action or invention.
Something, such as a sudden creative act or idea, that is inspired.
The quality of inspiring or exalting: a painting full of inspiration.
Divine guidance or influence exerted directly on the mind and soul of humankind.
The act of drawing in, especially the inhalation of air into the lungs.

i·mag·i·na·tion (ĭ-māj'ə-nā'shən)
n.

The formation of a mental image of something that is neither perceived as real nor present to the senses.
The mental image so formed.
The ability or tendency to form such images.
An unrealistic idea or notion; a fancy.
A plan or scheme.
The ability to confront and deal with reality by using the creative power of the mind; resourcefulness: handled the problems with great imagination.
A traditional or widely held belief or opinion.
Archaic
An unrealistic idea or notion; a fancy.
A plan or scheme.

Answer 4

you are are inspired to do some something or believe something, while imagination, is some thing that your mind has created. now something in your imagination, might be an inspiration, and some thing out there might be an inspiration to your imagination. good question by the way.

Answer 5

They are very different. I don't yet see why they are together in a sentence, actually. I have fondness for both words and their meaning, so - I'll give it my best shot to differentiate the two;

Imagination is, in general, the power and process of producing mental images and ideas. The term is technically used in psychology for the process of reviving in the mind percepts of objects formerly given in sense perception. Since this use of the term conflicts with that of ordinary language, some psychologists have preferred to describe this process as "imaging" or "imagery" or to speak of it as "reproductive" as opposed to "productive" or "constructive" imagination. Imagined images are seen with the "mind's eye". One hypothesis for the evolution of human imagination is that it allowed conscious beings to solve problems (and hence increase an individual's fitness) by use of mental simulation.

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Inspiration in artistic composition refers to an irrational and unconscious burst of creativity. Literally, the word means "breathed upon," and it has its origins in both Hellenism and Hebraism in the west. In the earliest discussions of inspiration (in the works of Homer and Hesiod), the ritualistic and divine origins of the breath of a god are important. The oracle of Delphi, for example, as with other sibyls, received divine steam and fumes from a cave sacred to Apollo before she would prophecy. In Odyssey, 22. 347-8, a poet says that his songs were placed within his heart by the gods.

Inspiration may refer to:

Inhalation, the movement of air from the environment into the alveoli during breathing
Artistic inspiration, sudden creativity in artistic production
Revelation, an uncovering or disclosure of something hidden via communication from the divine
Biblical inspiration, the doctrine in Christian theology concerned with the divine origin of the Bible

got the definition for each word and now it has become less hazy, the difference is in the meanings and the individuals interpretation of same.

Answer 6

Inspiration stems from the heart and put into action; whereas imagination starts with the mind and may end up, either with an action or remain a dream.....

Answer 7

inspiration is when ur morale is boosted by seeing or listening to somethin
imagination in
1. the ability to create pictures in your mind;
2. something that you have imagined rather than sth that exists
3. the ability to have new and exciting ideas

Answer 8

What a wonderful question...

"Imagination" is the generation of a new thought.

"Inspiration" is the confluence of many old thoughts to generate a new idea.

Great Question. Cheers, mate.

Answer 9

inspiration means something that help u or make u to learn things and do it it come from some external source while imagination is within ur mind that meke u to feel about something.......

Answer 10

There are lots of people who would laugh at the prospect of altering their destinies. This is due to the fact that it believes that no one gets more that exactly what is written in his destiny.