Does it have to be fantasy to be imaginative?

Answer 1

imagination can take different forms. fantasy is a pleasing one: who doesn't dream about having abilities or possessions they don't already have? hollywood and authors have done THEIR part by giving us a rich tapestry of role models to choose from when we choose to fantasize. and the world AROUND us fills in the rest, introducing us to people, places, and ideas to think about when there's time

but to believe in and dream of ways to better yourself or this world: is that really fantasy? it takes imagination to create ways to improve the justice system, help clean and maintain our environment, (both the natural and man made versions) put men on the moon, and it even takes imagination to have fun with and change a simple song (improvisation in jazz). fantasies? they become reality!

sure these things were once thought about by someone, perhaps in a daydream. but while fantasy STAYS in the fantasy world, imagination helps bridge the gap and turn these dreams into a wonderful reality to be shared with others.

Answer 2

A good question! It doesn't have to, you could be imaginative without the former. However, fantasy or not a person has inherit the capabiltiy of being imaginative. You imagine things in mind, you create a mental figure out of your imagination. Fantasies are just part of imagination you create.

Answer 3

The difference between fantasy and imagination is that the former disregards obvious logic whereas the latter depends on lateral thinking which within itself is not illogical. Any fantasy first needs to be brought down to the level of imagination before anything real can either emerge or be created.

As a result, one indulging in fantasy is letting his mind wander without any purpose or order.... the imaginative person is not purposeless or chaotic.

Answer 4

Not at all, you can be imaginative in the daily mundane things in your life. You need to try to think of new ways of sorting the laundry, maybe take a different route to work, etc. You just have to imagine a different way to do it - and being imaginative only means that you have the capability of thinking of things in more than one way.

Answer 5

Much imagination is fully grounded in reality. It may be no more flighty than anticipating short-term results, or it may be a full-blown fantasy of impossible "what if"'s. Synonyms of "imaginative" include: creative, clever, original, inventive, inspired, ingenious, innovative or resourceful. You can see that these can be quite reality grounded or fantastic.

Answer 6

Not necessarily, I have lots of info that I think you will find quite helpful and enlightening:

http://360.yahoo.com/blorm_multaeeneea_lavacom (For tons of inspirational info)

http://ecowellness.multiply.com/ (For all the environmental info)

Let us all strive for a greener/brighter future by helping to create a solid foundation for future generations to build upon, so we can hand them a beautiful world, filled with never ending awe and wonders!!

Where peoples differences and uniqueness are accepted, where we all live as one, helping one another so that we can all play our own mysteriously beautiful melodies in the never ending, awe inspiring, song of life :-)

I truly have faith in humanity and believe that someday our lives and the world in which we live will truly be transformed for the better.

Answer 7

Nope! We can be imaginative in any facet of our lives.. Maybe change the way things are done, etc...

Answer 8

Not really. There are many "miracles" that happen in real situations. Unexpected things happen every day, so it doesn't have to be make believe to be fantastical.

Answer 9

yes and no
2 answers
2 points.

Answer 10

ye it does ?????? cheers for the two points tho! :-)