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used most by the inventor, with the exception of the who draws upon the crea-
tive imagination, when he cannot solve his problem through synthetic imagina-
tion. CREATIVE IMAGINATION: -Through the faculty of creative imagination,
the finite mind of man has direct communication with Infinite Intelligence. It is
the faculty through which "hunches" and "inspirations" are received. It is by this
faculty that all basic, or new ideas are handed over to man.

It is through this faculty that thought vibrations from the minds of others are
received. It is through this faculty that one individual may "tune in," or commu-
nicate with the subconscious minds of other men.

The creative imagination works automatically, in the manner described in subse-
quent pages. This faculty functions ONLY when the conscious mind is vibrating
at an exceedingly rapid rate, as for example, when the conscious mind is stimu-
lated through the emotion of a strong desire.

The creative faculty becomes more alert, more receptive to vibrations from the
sources mentioned, in proportion to its development through USE. This state-
ment is significant! Ponder over it before passing on.

Keep in mind as you follow these principles, that the entire story of how one
may convert DESIRE into money cannot be told in one statement. The story will
be complete, only when one has MASTERED, ASSIMILATED, and BEGUN TO
MAKE USE of all the principles.

The great leaders of business, industry, finance, and the great artists, musicians,
poets, and writers became great, because they developed the faculty of creative
imagination.

Both the synthetic and creative faculties of imagination become more alert with
use, just as any muscle or organ of the body develops through use.

Desire is only a thought, an impulse. It is nebulous and ephemeral. It is abstract,
and of no value, until it has been transformed into its physical counterpart. While
the synthetic imagination is the one which will be used most frequently, in the
process of transforming the impulse of DESIRE into money, you must keep in
mind the fact, that you may face circumstances and situations which demand use
of the creative imagination as well.

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Your imaginative faculty may have become weak through inaction. It can be re-
vived and made alert through USE. This faculty does not die, though it may be-
come quiescent through lack of use. Center your attention, for the time being, on