What a magnificent gift imagination can be. I used to fear public speaking. Just the idea of standing up and talking to a crowd made me shake inside.
Until the day has come when I wanted so badly to join the Model United Nations in my University. I knew it would be a great experience but I also knew that I have to stand in front of a huge crowd and give a speech.
I was so crippled by my fear that I was about to give up and not even go for the initial interview but suddenly I felt that it's about time that I conquer that fear. So, I went for it. I passed the initial interview and officially joined the Model United Nations.
There was only 3 weeks left that I had to prepare my speech. In the past, I was so fortunate to read about the power of imagination but this was the first time that I actually put it into practice.
Everyday, I closed my eyes and imagined myself standing tall with confidence and giving my speech. I vividly imagined myself being passionate and excited with every word I say. I saw people's reaction in their eyes and felt that I totally grabbed their attention.
Until the day has come when I had to give the real speech. I wouldn't say I wasn't nervous but the confident picture I painted in my mind made that day a huge success.
Overcoming the fear of public speaking was a breakthrough that I will keep reaping its rewards for the rest of my life thanks to the power of imagination.
You can do exactly the same. Whatever is holding you back, if you keep imaging with enough emotional intensity that you overcome it, you will! Just imagine.
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