When you were a child, did you have an imaginary friend? Someone you held tea parties with, read to in bed, played hide and seek with, or blamed for the mess in your room?
According to WebMD, around 65% of children under the age of seven have them, so if you did, you’re in the majority!
Naturally, there are social and emotional reasons that children have imaginary friends. It’s good company. It’s also a way to try out new social behaviors, or process feelings. An imaginary friend can offer support, too. After all, it’s YOUR special friend, someone who loves you, won’t leave, and doesn’t judge.
Honestly, it sounds pretty good!
Which got me thinking about it in a different way.
Before you roll your eyes, hear me out.
What if God, or the presence of love, or your guardian angel was, in fact, your imaginary friend?
Someone who goes EVERYWHERE with you! You are NEVER alone. You have this loving presence beside you all the time.
Frankly, I’m really liking this idea.
AND it reminds me of the poetry of the Sufi mystic Hafiz. Frequently, in his lines, he refers to God/love/unity consciousness as the Friend.
Like in this example from the poem entitled, Cast All Your Votes for Dancing. Here is an excerpt:
So, what do you say?
Are you willing to consider the idea of having God, your guardian angel, a guide, or the presence of love be YOUR imaginary friend?
I know I am.
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