Aura

i interpreted this as "feeling good". Here is a link that, I am sure, appeals to many. My favourite - Christian the Lion.

Aspiration

I featured Whitney Hess' blog in my response to Assignment 2 - This link is where she provides her insight on the term "Aspiration". Below her discussion are other links which are also of interest in terms of aspiration. This TED Talk has Sir Ken Robinson highlighting an importance re people finding their passions.

Abstract Thoughts

While reading through the task this past week (and apologies for the late posting)... I could not go past the idea of Hungry Beast post on the on-line readings. Google Doodle was not featured; however it is an amazing platform for anyone to design thoughts around ideas and feature the Google brand in the design.
A favourite of mine this week is here. The designer said that it took a few months to complete. I guess lots of "abstract thoughts" ideas and collaboration would have played a part in the design phase.I especially like how the Google brand has been incorporated into the frames that feature the band and the stage, how they are animated and in sync with the music of the chosen Queen/Freddie Mercury Track.