I want to write about some of the stories from the Vibe Report that have remained active in my imagination, and share a few things that didn’t make it to the Vibe Report.
“in North America and Europe: committed and monogamous long-term relationships, including marriages, in which partners, by circumstance or by choice, maintain separate abodes, make up anywhere between eight and 14 per cent of intimate relationships”
Seems to me that way too many people base their perceptions of reality on what they see on the tube. Life is far richer and more complex that anything that seems to be showing up on prime time these days.
One last found item this week - which may yet show up in the VR:
This image is almost startling to me. It seems almost symbolic of so much of what I am trying to capture and thinking about with my web work - the emergence of the human spirit into the world.
This image also highlights the challenges of building and creating on the web. Compared to other art forms like photography - web creation can sometimes seem like sculpting with Legos.
But on the other hand, I guess that’s where the fun comes into play!
When I started this new site, I was somehow worried I would find myself on some days not finding anything positive or interesting to share.
My experience has been anything but that.
In fact, the only challenge I have is that I want to spend MORE time looking at all the cool things going on.
In retrospect, and for my own future reference, I think my initial fears were more a matter of me fearing I would wake up some days not able to *see* the positive… this is a beautiful observation and reminder to me - and a validation of why I set out to do the Vibe Report to begin with.
For one - there’s that awesome story about Sony’s Foam City. I absolutely LOVE seeing stories where people find ways to place us in that special place where we are filled with wonder. Even better to read those rare stories where a major brand is able to do this.
I am still reminded of this dreamy Adidas commercial:
Imagination and wonder are the gateways to so many good things that life has to offer.
Today’s Vibe Report also caught my imagination because of the juxtaposition of the New York Times article about money and happiness and the article following that about how happiness comes from within, published on the same day, from India Times.
As if that’s not enough, what great fun to also stumble across stories about doggy mansions and the possibility of someday growing flowers on the moon!
I am just feeling and wanting to share my gratitude for our collective imagination, and ability to still find a sense of wonder.
