Beyond Imagining

Beyond imagining had some interesting ideas, but I think they almost ran counter to The Element. I found it Does Size Matter fascinating. To look at earth in comparison to the universe through pictures made the text much more engaging. But to find The Element I think size does matter. If every time I make a mistake I say, "What does size matter?" I can become apathetic. Apathy is the enemy of passion. There is quite often events that impact human beings, but don't have the same effect on the universe. Does an alien know John Lennon lyrics? No, but it matters to the "tiny lumps of impure carbon and water" on this earth. When tragedy or triumph happens it is insignificant to the universe, but again not humans. As interesting as this section was, it doesn't evoke more passion or creativity.

Different from the previous chapters, he starts to address the everyday passionate people. On page 73, he talks about loving the media you work with. He mentions teachers that love teaching, musicians (even ones that are financially destitute) love music. Each of these expand on different passions. I think that is a key point he is dancing around, instead of being explicit. It is important to incorporate multiple passions. This method prevents the monotony that comes with routine in any career or passion.