Thinking

It occurred to me that I must including thinking. During a Daydream, one fantasizes or allows an idea to run rampant for a while. If this daydream falls into the "possible" category, (and preferably good), there seems a good chance that one might begin to work it out. This involves the process of finding a possible sequence of actions and compromises in order to achieve that Daydream.

An example of this is the motorcycle that I ride each day commuting to and from work. It was possible, but a number of factors had to line up in order to make it real. Two rather obvious components are: money and the consent of my wife. There was a logical reason for me to promote the use of a motorcycle (other than the frightful pleasure it provides me). It would cut in half our expenditure on fuel. For a couple of years I would mention this possibility. When fuel prices began to rise dramatically, the expenditure was allowed. At this time, it more than pays for itself.

During the Daydream stage , I wanted a couple of more expensive bikes. The more expensive bikes were not only were more powerful but achieved better fuel mileage. During the Daydream stage I would imagine myself riding while driving my car, thinking carefully about the traffic and how to handle situations that might and did crop up. I daydreamed about good riding equipment, justifiable by the safety argument. I even wondered if I would find it tedious or too difficult. None of those have yet come to pass. I am grateful that I am able to do it. In the end, I bought the least expensive motorcycle that would do the job and fit my riding style. I love it. I bought a very good riding suit. 

A couple of years is a good time for the daydream to keep up in pretty much original condition and to run the possible scenarios until the right one drops into place. It is good preparation for the realization of the Daydream. I think that an effort a clear thinking is useful even in an "impossible" (preferably good) Daydream. Trying to conceive a logical sequence to achieve the impossible  must yield, in some instances, original thinking. Besides, the impossible is always more interesting. The impossible is a Daydream.