Just how powerful is the imagination?

To what extent do our personal fantasies consume us? How far does imagination reach into our lives? How much drive comes from the imagination? Is it possible for imagination to be too strong and to take over everything? Is it possible for it to bridled and mastered, only to be used and active when desired? Are there special times when an imagination is strong and alive, or can it come to full strength at any time or place? Is the imagination a useful benefit or a hindrance?

Is it possible for the imagination to fade and die or become inaccessible?

Bottom line: What are your thoughts on the imagination? Is it powerful? If so, how and why?