--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Your imagination must, to some extent, be…" description: "\"“Your imagination must, to some extent, be found in a realm beyond reason because it begins with imagining a future reality: the self that you might be..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/439/richard-schoch-272791_identity_your-imagination-must-to-some-extent-be_2402311.jpg" --- # Your imagination must, to some extent, be found in a realm… ![“Your imagination must, to some extent, be found in a realm beyond reason because it begins with imagining a future reality: the self that you might become.” quote by Richard Schoch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/439/richard-schoch-272791_identity_your-imagination-must-to-some-extent-be_2402311.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/439/richard-schoch-272791_identity_your-imagination-must-to-some-extent-be_2402311.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/439/richard-schoch-272791_identity_your-imagination-must-to-some-extent-be_2402311.jpg) > ““Your imagination must, to some extent, be found in a realm beyond reason because it begins with imagining a future reality: the self that you might become.”” Richard Schoch ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Imagination stretches beyond reason, allowing us to envision a future self and shape identity. **In simple terms:** Imagine future self to shape identity. Key Takeaway Use imagination to guide growth. Themes imagination identity future creativity reason Mood hopeful creative Type Identity:1 Imagination:1 Imagining:0 Imagination Extent:0 Reality Self:0 Begins Imagining:0 When to use this quote - Career planning - personal development - creative writing Key Concepts Self-concept visionary thinking Questions to Reflect On - What future self do you desire? - How can imagination be grounded? 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