Design | Lifestyle | Independent Creatives
Monocle magazine brings together information from various contributors from all over the world on current affairs, business, culture and design, normally with a humanitarian, innovation, community or environmental theme. Being a subscriber truly makes you feel like you're part of a club and that was the deliberate aim of the publishers.
This bringing together of information and people got me thinking more about how print and social media plays a role in forming new communities which otherwise would not exist. This is something which I'm coming to value so much since launching 'flashbulb moments'. At times there can be so much negativity about social platforms but there is definitely something good about enabling discussion and ideas about things that make the world a better place. The trick though I think is finding people with shared values - this is what makes you feel part of a community.
When next going through your feed or reading the latest magazine you've purchased, take a moment to think about that. Is this making the world a better place? Is this something I can contribute to or learn from? What impact does it have on my life or other lives? Do I want to be connected with this business or people? If I'm spending time or money to buy from or contribute and read comments, are they of value? Basic questions which can simplify your life and ensure that what you're investing time in is bringing good to the world and your day.
If you know people or businesses that are bringing good to the world, please contact me, or if it's you, please click on the 'share your story' tab, I look forward to hearing from you.
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This photo taken by me at Monocle Cafe in Chiltern Street, Marylebone which was a short stroll from the Airbnb we stayed at earlier this year. Not just another cafe, Monocle cafe is a place where you can bump into fellow Monocle readers and browse the latest edition over an Allpress coffee, Italian wine or Swedish pastry.