silent noise
March 3, 2010I write because I want to. I don’t have to tell you anything. But the term “transparent” is becoming more and more popular these days. Gary Vaynerchuk, Jason Fried and Aaron Irizarry come to mind when I think of being transparent. But what we call the internet is really nothing more than a glorified mask that we wear to hide our true personalities. Meaning I can’t convey to you a certain emotion or feeling without using a stupid emoticon. Sure a picture is worth a thousand words, and I respect the art form of photography. But what I’m saying is that we can’t really get to know each other just over this digital medium. But Kyle, how can you say that? You met your wife on myspace and only met her 5 days (in person) before you tied the knot. Then call me crazy.
My Current State of Mind
So amidst all this noise online I have found myself being more silent lately. Turning more inward and focusing on my photography. Trying to figure out my place in this world. Wondering what really makes me successful and what hard work is really all about. I have this constant feeling that I’m right on the brink of something huge.
SXSW
I’m looking forward to SXSW next week. Getting to see friends old and new. I’m preparing myself for the overwhelming sensation of that many nerds all in one place. But I’m expecting some seriously great times to be had. I won’t be anywhere without my camera. Also, my good bud Chris Wallace will be launching his new themes company called UpThemes while we’re there. So if you’re going to be in Austin next Friday please come out and help us celebrate.
One last note
I’m really thankful for the friends I have made online. I only hope to strengthen those relationships by meeting you in person and sharing some coffee/beer and some good conversation.
5 Responses to silent noise
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Hearing you loud and clear…
For me, I find blogging and online social networking as a cathartic way to confront what I see wrong in my immediate sphere of influence. But in keeping it online, I dilute any impact I might have right where I am.
And by “impact”, I mean any kind of influence whether it is creating change, embracing relationships, whatever. Too often, what I see wrong in my immediate sphere of influence… is me. Or my attitude. Something that is easy to change on the internet by say… editing my comments before I post them… but not so easy to change when I’m face to face with the world and the words are already out of my mouth.
.-= Mike´s last blog ..Mission Accomplished: Memories of a 9 year old commando =-. -
Well spake, sire. We are physically and socially wired, and those two are not mutually exclusive.
A person isn’t merely what they type, say, or create. They are their smile, how they stand when they think nobody is watching, their generosity, the grip of their handshake, their spontaneity.
And in the case of Kyle Steed, their vertical stature.
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I heard something really profound one time:
“in life, as in music, the pauses make all the difference”
When we stop, draw back within ourselves and look inside…take a breath and look what is whizzing by us, we find beauty. I’m hoping to truly understand what that means.
Love you Kyle. It’s good to call you friend.
.-= Rogie King´s last blog ..Social Detox =-.-
It’s the silent times that makes us who we are. When there are no other distractions. It’s in those times when we can be completely honest with ourselves and not have to fool anybody. I’m glad that we were able to spend so much time together in Austin. You are an awesome person.
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A post “about nothing.” It worked for Seinfeld, and it works here. Glad to have connected with you. Keep up the good work, Steed.