Creative Thinking with a Traveling Mindset
Rana Sayed
English 355:100R
Professor Nevius
September 24, 2014
Creative Thinking With A Traveling Mindset
In Alain de Botton’s essay, “On Habit” and Adam Gopnik essay, “Bumping into Mr. Ravioli” explain the way that individuals can think creatively and express their feelings and thoughts into newer meaning and in-depth ideas. They also explain the way that the human race are so engaged in technology and busyness that they are overlooking what really is important to them in their life. De Botton is worried that many people do not go beyond limitations and need to explore their surrounding more and appreciate what is going on around them. He urges people to use their ‘traveling mindset’ and try to approach their environments in a positive way that they may have never looked at it before. A ‘traveling mindset’ is when one determines how one will interpret and respond to situations when going to new or old surroundings. Gopnik writes about his three-year old daughter, Olivia, who has an imaginary friend named Charlie Ravioli. When Olivia talks about Mr. Ravioli, she always tells her parents that he is always busy working and does not have time to play or talk with her. Gopnik fears that Olivia is feeling lonely and is reflecting her real life into an imaginary presence. They further more explain the way that individuals should start to realize the benefits of human interactions and the exploration of their environment. The expectations of many individuals are sinking because of a lack of knowledge and desire to be one’s self.
In today’s world, people should not judge their thoughts of the destination they are going to, but move outside of the boundaries and discover connections in ones mind. Technology has affected the way that users have been able to deal with situation and not put them aside because of being too busy. Adam Gopnik talks about his friend that lives across the park from him. He emails his friend occasionally, but never gets to see him that often.
English 355:100R
Professor Nevius
September 24, 2014
Creative Thinking With A Traveling Mindset
In Alain de Botton’s essay, “On Habit” and Adam Gopnik essay, “Bumping into Mr. Ravioli” explain the way that individuals can think creatively and express their feelings and thoughts into newer meaning and in-depth ideas. They also explain the way that the human race are so engaged in technology and busyness that they are overlooking what really is important to them in their life. De Botton is worried that many people do not go beyond limitations and need to explore their surrounding more and appreciate what is going on around them. He urges people to use their ‘traveling mindset’ and try to approach their environments in a positive way that they may have never looked at it before. A ‘traveling mindset’ is when one determines how one will interpret and respond to situations when going to new or old surroundings. Gopnik writes about his three-year old daughter, Olivia, who has an imaginary friend named Charlie Ravioli. When Olivia talks about Mr. Ravioli, she always tells her parents that he is always busy working and does not have time to play or talk with her. Gopnik fears that Olivia is feeling lonely and is reflecting her real life into an imaginary presence. They further more explain the way that individuals should start to realize the benefits of human interactions and the exploration of their environment. The expectations of many individuals are sinking because of a lack of knowledge and desire to be one’s self.
In today’s world, people should not judge their thoughts of the destination they are going to, but move outside of the boundaries and discover connections in ones mind. Technology has affected the way that users have been able to deal with situation and not put them aside because of being too busy. Adam Gopnik talks about his friend that lives across the park from him. He emails his friend occasionally, but never gets to see him that often.