The Look for the Good Project is a community art project run by me, Anne Kubitsky. It’s a game I play when I have trouble seeing the good in my life. It is intended to honor the little moments that make us glad. Right now, look around. Is there something you can be grateful for? Can you see the good in yourself? In your friends? Your family? It’s okay if you’re having a little trouble. Use this moment to dig a little deeper. Underneath it all, there’s good. Together, we can uncover it… postcard by postcard.
And as far as the postcards are concerned, don’t worry if you’re not an “artist.” Stick figures are perfectly acceptable. Write or draw whatever you like. You can also sew, paint, tape, glue, staple… or do anything you want as long as you can get it through the post. Remember, the standard postcard size is 4” x 6” so, if you’re creating your postcard, make sure it meets the postal requirements. Otherwise, just pick up a postcard at your local drugstore and send it along today. Please help me make this great by taking the time to share. Because really, this blog is about you: YOUR good… YOUR gratitude… and whatever makes YOU smile. It’s pretty simple really… but surprisingly effective. :-)
T H A N K Y O U F O R P A R T I P A T I N G ! !
WHY I’M DOING THIS
If you haven’t already noticed…
The economy has tanked, the environment is degrading, and the political situation is far from pleasant. So, why not offer people a chance to pause and reflect on something that makes them grateful? Yes, maybe things are tough… perhaps you’re not getting what you want… but there’s always something that’s still good. This project helps you find it. Showcasing gratitude postcards from all over the country and, eventually, from all over the world, I’d like to inspire people to be grateful. Why? Gratitude is SO important. It brings people together… it breaks down barriers… and, as evidenced by a 2005 whale rescue that inspired the whole project (see Kickstarter Project), it can even unite SPECIES. If nothing else, I hope this online gallery propels you to take a moment to reflect – right now – on something that makes you grateful.
INTERESTING ARTICLES
The Neuroscience of Why Gratitude Makes Us Healthier
A Serving of Gratitude May Save the Day
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, “My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all.
“One is Evil - It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.
“The other is Good - It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith”.
