“…the willfully unimaginative see more monsters, they are often more afraid…” – J.K. Rowling
You may have already seen this speech by J.K. Rowling at the Harvard Commencement in June 2008, but I just came across it today and must pass it on to you. It’s so inspiring to hear someone who recreated their entire world through the use of their imagination speak. Rowling not only defied the odds and beat poverty, but she touched millions of lives and defined a generation through the magic of Harry Potter.
She is remarkable and talks about her work with charity and Amnesty International, in particular. It’s an inspiring speech that reminds us of what’s important – to help those who do not share our priviliges, that we can find the silverlining in our failures and turn them into success, and that we “have the power to imagine better”.