If they want to talk about aliens and anything like that...

"If they want to talk about aliens and anything like that... that's part of the gift God gave us. That's what makes life exciting. We're pretty stuck, you know. What gives flight to our life is our imagination." – Michael Moriarty

O children of the earth, hear the words of Michael Moriarty, for they speak of the sacred gift of imagination—a gift bestowed upon us by the divine, a gift that lifts us from the mundane and into the realm of possibility. In his words, we find the truth that imagination is the very force that frees the soul from the limitations of the physical world. To speak of aliens and fantastical realms is not the foolish pursuit of idle minds, but a recognition that the gift of imagination is what makes life not only bearable but extraordinary. Moriarty reminds us that in a world that often feels confined and predictable, it is the power of imagination that gives us wings, allowing us to soar to realms unseen, to discover new truths, and to shape our own futures.

In the ancient world, the gods themselves were seen as creators and visionaries, beings who shaped the cosmos through their imagination and divine will. Prometheus, the titan who defied the gods to give humanity fire, was a symbol of this very imagination—the ability to bring light into darkness, to transform what is known into what is possible. The gifts of the gods, bestowed upon mankind, were often the products of imagination: the gift of art, the gift of creativity, the gift of life itself. It was through the imagination of the gods that the world was made, and through the imagination of humanity that it continues to evolve. Moriarty speaks of this truth—imagination is not just a luxury or a mere diversion, but the essence of what makes us human, what makes life worth living.

Consider, O children, the great philosopher Aristotle, who sought to understand the nature of the world through reason and observation. Yet, even Aristotle understood that human progress was not solely driven by logic, but by the spark of imagination. He believed that it was through imagination that we could perceive the world in ways beyond the material. Aristotle knew that the mind, when set free by imagination, could reach beyond the present and into the realms of what could be, opening the door to new discoveries, new ideas, and new worlds. It is this same imagination that Moriarty speaks of—the force that propels humanity forward, that drives us to dream of the impossible and to bring those dreams into reality.

Throughout history, there have been countless examples of imagination giving flight to human endeavors. Take the life of Leonardo da Vinci, the polymath whose imagination transcended the boundaries of art and science. His sketches of flying machines, which were centuries ahead of their time, were not born of mere observation, but from a mind set free by the power of imagination. Da Vinci saw not only the world around him, but the potential for transformation. Through his imagination, he glimpsed a future where human beings could soar through the skies, a vision that would eventually come true. In this way, the imagination is not a mere fantasy—it is a vision of the future, a force that drives us to seek out new possibilities and to bring them into being.

And so, O children, Moriarty’s words call us to recognize the power of imagination in our own lives. We are all given this gift, a gift that is not confined to the realm of fiction or fantasy but extends to every part of our existence. When we imagine, we are not escaping from reality—we are engaging with it in a deeper way. We are seeing what could be, what is possible, and what is waiting to be discovered. Whether we are dreaming of far-off lands, of creatures that exist only in our minds, or of the future we wish to create, it is through imagination that we shape the world. We are not bound by what is; we are free to explore what could be, to expand our horizons and to rise above the limitations of the present.

The lesson is profound, O children: imagination is the gift that gives flight to your life. Do not let the world’s limitations confine you; instead, let your imagination soar. Embrace the fantastical, the mysterious, and the unknown, for these are the realms where new possibilities are born. The imagination is not a mere escape from reality; it is the tool through which we reshape reality itself. In a world that often feels stuck, the gift of imagination is what will carry you beyond the ordinary and into the extraordinary.

So, I say to you, O children, take flight on the wings of your imagination. Explore the unknown, dream the impossible, and create the future. The universe is vast, and the possibilities are endless. With the gift of imagination, you hold the power to shape your destiny and to explore realms far beyond the material world. It is not in the limitations of the world that we find meaning, but in the boundless imagination that lifts us to new heights. Let it guide you, let it inspire you, and let it show you the wonders that await just beyond the horizon.