Imaginal

Corbin coined the word imaginal to name this other world. ❋ Michael Grosso (2004)

She says that when a caterpillar encases itself in its cocoon, tiny cells called imaginal cells begin to appear within the chrysalis. ❋ Marci Shimoff (2010)

There's an imbalance between consumption and its metabolic needs and within the body of the caterpillar, there are a few cells that scientists refer to as the imaginal cells, as in they're imagining or dreaming a new reality. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Thus in certain Diptera (two winged flies) the legs, wings, eyes, &c., are derived from masses of formative tissue (termed imaginal disks), which by their mutual approximation together build up parts of the head and body, [170] recalling to mind the development of ❋ St. George Mivart (N/A)

Surprise might be greater did the observers realise that the imaginal is the normal hibernating stage for these species. ❋ Unknown (1902)

Science studies phenomena in the material world, the realm of the measurable and weighable, while spirituality and true religion draw their inspiration from experiential knowledge of the aspect of the world that Jungians refer to as "imaginal," to distinguish it from imaginary products of individual fantasy or psychopathology. ❋ Stanislav Grof (2010)

Our participation is imaginal; we are not inactive in this contemplation, but it is as if the work operated on us since we have to look through the poem at the thing it show us, to forget the printed page before us. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This imaginal world manifests in what I call "holotropic states of consciousness" -- the altered states in which experiences surface that, as stated above, are very similar to those that inspired the great religions of the world. ❋ Stanislav Grof (2010)

This means imaginal cells designed for both a total effort to wake people up and for living in a world increasingly characterized by climate shock. ❋ Jim Garrison (2010)

Scientifically conducted consciousness research has brought convincing evidence for the objective existence of the imaginal realm and has thus validated the main metaphysical assumptions of the mystical world view, of the Eastern spiritual philosophies, and even certain beliefs of native cultures. ❋ Stanislav Grof (2010)

In the same way, as we open our hearts in unconditional love, we become the imaginal cells, building our love-bodies and bringing the energy of love to the world. ❋ Marci Shimoff (2010)

These imaginal cells keep multiplying, find each other, and cluster together. ❋ Marci Shimoff (2010)

How we create truly effective imaginal cells and how quickly we deploy them to scale will have much to do with our future fate. ❋ Jim Garrison (2010)

Most essentially, we must engage in imaginal cell creation in relation to what we seek to build for our own future. ❋ Jim Garrison (2010)

Like the butterfly, we are in critical need of imaginal cells. ❋ Jim Garrison (2010)

Indeed, before jumping off our next cliff, perhaps the most prudent act of courage is simply to stop and reflect upon these matters - the gravity of our situation and what options there might be for deeply skillful and imaginal movement going forward. ❋ Jim Garrison (2010)

Fundamentally, our imaginal cells must be designed to enable new tactics for political action, focusing on changing consciousness, for that is what it boils down to: we somehow have to change public attitudes sufficient to create a critical mass on climate action. ❋ Jim Garrison (2010)

Vince: "Dude, I got my girlfriend to do anal last night." Brian: "I can't even get my girlfriend to do anything but vaginal, and like [once a week]. What about you, [Trev]?" Trevor: "Last night- " Mike: " -Dude, Trevor only gets imaginal from his [canadian girlfriend]! You've never met her." ❋ M Digga (2006)

"[Yeah, you] know your pathetic when even your make-believe girlfriend has a imaginal [yeast infection]." "Well, if you include 'imaginal' then yeah, Jessica and I [hooked up] last week." ❋ Evil Vincent (2006)

"Imagine thinking [dabbing] is cool in 2020" "[Imagine being] trash" "Imagine being [bald]." "Imagine supporting this." ❋ Rrrrrrrrfkokdgijsaijghdsijjhgd (2020)

[imagine] imagining. ❋ CanYouLikeNotPlease (2022)

[teenage] girlfriend: "I just read an [imagines] where [Harry Styles] and I went on a vacation to Mexico. Why don't you ever treat me like that?" teenage boyfriend: "smh". ❋ Kryzk (2014)

[Spongebob]: With [Imagination], [anything's] possible :D ❋ Squishy McGiggles (2012)

[Joey]: Hey let's use our [imagination] [powers] to lie to ourselves Kevin: Sure sounds like fun ❋ Gotapoint (2020)

A: [Omigod]! My relationship with my boyfriend who's a [drug dealing], crack sniffing, abusive scumbag is over!! B: [Imagine that]. ❋ Diane (2004)

You can [think up] anything and make it come to life with [the power] of [imagination]. ❋ DarthBentley (2015)

A classic example of [imagineering] in action is how America is "dealing" with its financial crisis by just making more money without logically thinking about all of the consequences that will follow. [Tsk tsk] America, you be [fuckin up]. ❋ Xero _ Manifest (2010)