The Weight and Gift of Imagination

 

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The Weight and Gift of Imagination

Sometimes I forget that imagination is not mine to waste—it is a trust from the Divine.

I must admit that as an artist, I have a darker shadow than most people. Perhaps it is because I have often taken for granted, and even abused, my creative imagination more than those who are not blessed with this gift. After listening to Neville Goddard’s talks on imagination as divine in nature, I came to a painful realization: I had failed to honor my imagination.

I have one advantage in facing this truth—over the years, I have taken the trouble to record my work, whether completed or still in progress. Through photographs, sketches, and videos—many of which live on in my blogs—I have left behind proof of my commitment to creativity. Writing about art, about being an artist, is also part of this ongoing testament.

My roots in art run deeper than just my own journey. My father was a master craftsman in traditional jewelry-making. From him, I inherited not only the value of patience and perseverance but also the understanding that art is a lifelong devotion, regardless of recognition or reward. My grandfather, before him, carried the same spirit—painting the murals of the Mahindrama Buddhist Temple in Penang and later traveling across Indonesia and Malaysia as a background painter for Bangsawan stage performances. Both he and my father came from Sri Lanka, carrying with them not just their skills but also a way of life where art was not a hobby but a calling.

It is perhaps no wonder that I found myself on this path, struggling with the same blessings and burdens. Creativity is both a gift and a responsibility, and too often I have only indulged in its pleasures while forgetting its sacredness. But I remind myself now: imagination is not mine to waste. It is a trust.

✨ Ya Allah, grant me the patience of my father, the imagination of my grandfather, and the courage to keep creating even when the world feels silent. May my art be a humble offering, a bridge between my heart and Yours, a reminder that all imagination and all beauty flows back to You.

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