Things We Forget

The internet turns off for 24 hours. Humanity remembers how to be.

Neighborhoods come together to make their space shine. Then, they share a meal as a reward.

Mandatory rest, reflection, and indulgence. No guilt allowed.

Kids lead the world today. Adults must follow their lead, no matter how imaginative their solutions seem.

Everyone should smile at ten people. That’s it. We could ameliorate many social woes this way.

Envision the next five years and write a letter to your future self

Guitars, pots, pans—doesn’t matter. Every home becomes a stage of sound and laughter.

Pick a culture different from your own, and delve into it—learn to make a dish, learn a dance, learn a story. Celebrate humanity’s variety.

Instead of receiving gifts, everyone gives something away they don’t need. Simplicity celebrated.

People take micro-adventures—explore their city, try a trail never tried before, or take the long way home.