Ah, this thread is for me haha.

Visualization has become a passionate interest for me in the last year. I for one, have limited visualization ability... Or, I started there anyway and I seem to have developed somewhat since then. But I'm just starting. I think that the ability to visualize is a result of many factors... genetic, first of all, and several environmental factors.. Having said that, I adamantly believe that visualization can be developed through practice of many things, namely conscious visual awareness, observation, and forced destruction of previous linear thinking habits. Its not easy, as I'm learning, but the imagination is a skill that I believe can be developed just like any other.

Some people have amazing genetics, and can achieve bodybuilder-like physiques with minimal effort. For others, poor genetics are a hurdle, but not a limiting factor to their progress. both can become professional bodybuilders, some just require more work to get to (relatively) the same plane.. Obviously, people who are gifted in imagination may be able to produce a sensory experience that may not be 'teachable', but this applies to every skill I can think of.

For me, it seems to be WAY harder to create a visual image with my eyes closed, but it seems to be subjective as well.. what about you guys?