So Wisconsin Mama and I have been thinking. Sometimes that's a dangerous thought we know. With Random Acts of Kindness week rapidly creeping upon us (Feb 15th - 21st), we thought what if....just what if, we crossed Kindness with Art and for one week watched them collide together, in order to change the world, one person at a time?
Yes, we know, this is a BIG ask. A BIG idea. A BIG job for just 2 small people in a BIG world. So as we threw together some ideas and brainstormed a few things that seemed quite impossible, the moment of decision fell upon us. Should we? Should we? Can we? We are just 2 people for crying out loud! And then as we both came to utter silence, with visions of possibilities dancing through our heads, we looked up at each other, with all doubt and the fearful "what ifs" removed we said.....
Yep, Lets do this!!
We are all about really big, almost impossible ideas.
So together we emailed and are still emailing, many people. Many artists. Many really BIG asks.
Here is the concept:Our wonderful and talented artists who have so kindly accepted the challenge will make 2 cards. These cards will have a positive quote, words of kindness, or a picture. Each card needs only be 3.5 x 5. The size of an index card. One sided. And the words "This is a Random Act of Kindness" on them somewhere.
How this will work:Each artist will send us one card and keep the 2nd for themselves. Once we receive the cards, they will be showcased on this blog for everyone to see. During Random Acts of Kindness week we will anonymously distribute each card we have received. The second card will be distributed by the artist, from their corner of the world. The artists will then send in pictures or videos of what they did, where they left it, etc, along with a story about their experience. We will also do the same with the cards that they have sent to us, so that they can see where we sent their contribution to this project.
How will this change the world?Each person effected by these simple, and random acts will be brought hope. The cards are a reminder to smile, to go on when it seems impossible, and to reach out and spread the same message of kindness to others. One by one we will remind the world that there is hope, that kindness brings joy in the midst of an ever darkening world, and show a world, filled with uncertainty, to remember that there is one thing we can be certain of......love. By spreading kindness we also spread love and joy.
So, are you in? Are you able to take a moment to create something beautiful and inspiring in order to help us change our world together? We sure hope so. We need you!
We are looking to find artists in every country in the world. If you so choose to accept this challenge, would you also be willing to recruit a friend? The more the better!
Email us at: undercoverkindness@gmail.com to get involved!!
