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Imagine All Children Succeeding

February 18, 2008 |

Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world. – Albert Einstein

Another successful NLP For Kids day, and again I am amazed at how the quantity and quality of bursts of unsolicited laughter from a group of children, can ripple uproariously through a room, out the door and flow into a hotel lobby, causing some very serious looking adults to exchange looks of curiosity, followed by everything from shy smiles to echoed laughter, and once again I am reminded, “Through the Joy of a Child, Change is Possible”.

Where will all the new ideas come from if there is no imagination? More and more parents are pushing children, to do more, and learn more, because the parent believes this is how the child will get ahead.

Guess what? The child has a head, and filling it with ever changing facts and statistics can be much more useful when balanced with creativity, imagination and laughter.

I have worked with some of the top athletes. These athletes are highly skilled. They practice precise movements to assist in achieving the perfect shot, score or routine. So where did imagination come into play.

First, right at the very beginning. They imagined they would become a great athlete.
Second, when they were practicing. They learned to take a moment and imagine making the perfect shot, stroke or pattern before they began each practice. Some also imagine the success, fame and glory and then try it on, to experience the feel and fit, using their imagination.

How many times have you put on a new outfit and imagined the compliments you will be receiving? “I look good! I can hear the compliments flowing. And I feel great!”

A new year is about to begin, it will be 2007 soon. Have your children imagine the celebration of an excellent year. Allow them to describe it in detail include all aspects of the celebration and everything they are celebrating, their birthday, a great report card, a fun summer. Encourage your child to be outrageous as they create the celebration. Have everyone write a personal version of the celebration, and their role, in the celebration, on colorful pieces of paper. Go ahead and enjoy the fun and laughter. One child chose to celebrate while skating the rings of Saturn! I’m bringing the music!

Play along, maybe it’s a parent who requires an imagination tune-up.

Elizabeth Payea-Butler lives in Toronto, Canada and is the “Head of Imagination” for the NLP Kids Camp. Her skills as a Master Trainer of NLP with a Specialty in DHE guarantees phenomenally effective and fun NLP With DHE workshops and seminars. Visit http://www.soundchanges.com/nlp for NLP Resources that will change your life.

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