A manifestation of the Life Force — God — that is what you are, and that is what ALL things are, for all things are Spirit. Whether in your thoughts, your mind’s visions, or before your very eyes, all is a manifestation of Consciousness. So, is a spirit-guide real if you see this guide in your mind’s eye with tall feather and stripes upon the face? As real as a flower you hold in your hand … for all things — ALL THINGS — are formed by the movement of consciousness by the One Divine Mind. All things are merely different vibrations along the spectrum of consciousness.
The One Divine Mind created you, and, you, as a manifestation of that Mind, go on to create yet more manifestations. Some take form, and some do not, but as you are not separate from that Mind, then all is of the One Consciousness. So, what is real and what is imagination? There is no difference, my friend. All, including you, are creations of the Mind …
So, how will you use these creations? If you use them for your soul’s growth — if you use them to be more loving, more “God-like” — then God will be well pleased.