Imagination

Those of you who have been following my blog know that I am "Federal Income Tax challenged." The task has engulfed my mind for the past few weeks now. Well, I am relieved to say that the chore is behind me and my mind is free to wonder in a colorful realm.

When Murals & Design paints a mural for children, I strive to make it more that just a pretty picture. I want it to be a prop that sparks the imagination of a young explorer on a safari in the African Jungle. As the sun sets on the Serengeti, the explorer rests in his tent and watches the creatures roam the floor of the jungle through the open door flap. At nightfall he snuggles down into his sleeping bag and is lulled to sleep by the melodic sounds of jungle bugs, and dreaming of the next days adventure...

While four year old Rachel depends on a grown-up to help her cross the street, "Queen Rachel" rules a kingdom, lives in a castle and rides her horse wherever she wants to go. The life of three year old Darren might be boring, but "Darren the fireman" is a hero.

I fear that TV and video games are robbing our children of the ability to think creativity as adults. Imagination is developed by interacting and re-acting to the world around them, not sitting passively.

Remember the days when we played for hours with a refrigerator box? It was a house and a cabin and a grocery store. If the memory of your experiences in the cardboard house are only a vapor - maybe you need to follow a child and see where his imagination takes you!


That's all for now but as always...

Have a colorful day!

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Trudy 972-814-5856