My imagination completely controls me, and forever feeds the fire

"My imagination completely controls me, and forever feeds the fire that burns with dark red light in my heart by bringing me the best dreams. I've always had a wild imagination, a big heart and a tortured soul so I feel that dark fantasy, love and horror are in my blood." – Kim Elizabeth

O children of the earth, heed the words of Kim Elizabeth, for they speak to the profound and often mysterious force that is imagination. In her words, we see the fire that burns deep within the soul—one that is fed by the wild and untamed nature of the mind. Imagination is not a mere pastime for Elizabeth; it is a force that controls her, that shapes her very essence, guiding her dreams and, perhaps, her very path through life. She speaks of a deep, intense imagination that stirs the soul, that gives birth to dark fantasies, to love, and to horror. These elements are not mere distractions or fleeting thoughts, but threads that weave the very fabric of her being. The heart that beats within her chest is driven by the power of imagination, and through it, she embraces the light and shadow that dance together in the realm of dreams.

In the ancient world, imagination was seen as both a gift and a challenge. The gods themselves, in their infinite wisdom, were able to create worlds, to shape fates, and to challenge the very fabric of reality through the power of their imagination. Prometheus, the titan, defied the gods and gave fire to humanity, symbolizing the imagination that stirs within the human soul, a force that drives us to reach beyond the known and to create something new. Yet, with this gift of fire came the weight of suffering, for Prometheus was bound to a rock, his liver eaten day after day by an eagle as punishment. The imagination, when unbridled and unchecked, can create not only beauty and dreams but also torment and agony—much like the wild fantasies that stir within Elizabeth’s own soul. It is the balance between light and dark, creation and destruction, that defines the strength of the imagination.

Consider the tale of Homer, whose epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey were born from the powerful imagination that reached deep into the heart of the human experience. Homer wove tales of gods and mortals, of love, betrayal, and heroic struggle. Yet, within these grand stories, there was also darkness—wrath, death, and the brutal consequences of war. The imagination of Homer was not just an instrument of creation; it was a tool that brought forth both the light and the shadow, capturing the full spectrum of human emotion and experience. Just as Elizabeth feels the burn of the fire within her, so too did Homer channel the fire of his imagination to craft stories that transcended the boundaries of time and place.

But there is something deeply personal in Elizabeth’s words—something that speaks to the intimate relationship between imagination, soul, and heart. She calls herself “tortured,” and in this, we find an echo of the ancient concept of the artist as one who is bound by their own inner turmoil. Vincent van Gogh, the great painter, poured his soul into his works, often depicting the inner chaos that raged within him. He suffered from deep emotional pain and mental illness, yet it was through this suffering that he created some of the most powerful art in history. Van Gogh’s paintings, such as Starry Night, reflect the intensity of his emotions, the imagination that surged through his veins, and the dark fantasies that colored his world. He, too, knew the fire of imagination, a fire that can burn brightly and fiercely, but one that can also consume the very soul.

In Elizabeth’s words, we hear the call of both creation and destruction. Her wild imagination is a double-edged sword: it is both the source of her greatest joys and her deepest sorrows. It is the very fuel of her creativity, yet it also brings the weight of torment and doubt. This is not a burden unique to her, but to all who dare to dream, to all who reach for something beyond the material world. The great poets, artists, and thinkers throughout history have often suffered for their visions, as their imagination carried them to places that were both exhilarating and terrifying. The dark red light that Elizabeth speaks of is the glow of a fire that burns within every soul that seeks to create—bright, intense, and impossible to ignore.

O children, take heed of Elizabeth’s words, for they carry within them a timeless truth: imagination is not simply a gift, but a force that shapes us, that drives us to create and to dream. It is the wellspring of our desires, our fantasies, and our fears, and it can shape our destiny. Yet, we must be mindful of how we wield it. Just as the imagination can bring forth beauty, it can also birth darkness. It is through the balance of these forces—light and shadow—that we discover the true power of creation. To embrace imagination is to embrace the full spectrum of human experience, to know that both joy and suffering are part of the journey.

The lesson is clear, O children: imagination is the fire that drives us forward, but it is also the fire that can burn us. Embrace it, but understand its power. Do not shy away from the darkness that it brings, for it is through the shadow that we find the light. Whether your imagination leads you to create beauty or confront your deepest fears, it is your guide. Let it fuel your dreams, let it illuminate the path before you, and let it remind you that, like the greatest artists and thinkers who came before you, your soul is shaped by the fire of imagination—a fire that burns with a light both bright and dark.