Gratitude Project
Celebrating Acts of Courage, Compassion and Acknowledgment.
Thank You
What is the Gratitude Project?
The Gratitude Project is a heart-centered community offering that Rosy Aronson and the Wisdom Keepers participated in during a time of heightened uncertainty, injustice and transformation in the world.
Rooted in the belief that gratitude itself can be a form of activism, the project invited neighbors, artists, educators, therapists and other engaged citizens to come together in support of those who were acting with integrity, creativity and courage—often behind the scenes and under great pressure.
Rather than focusing on resistance or critique, the project centered around this question:
What if we made a practice of acknowledging and uplifting the people who are helping to build a more compassionate, just and interdependent world?
A Simple and Soulful Practice
At the heart of the project was a simple act: writing and sending Gratitude postcards to individuals making a positive difference. These included public servants, educators, healthcare workers, judges, climate leaders, artists and everyday citizens—anyone demonstrating care for the collective.
To bring beauty and soulful presence to the messages, the cards featured artwork from The 64 Faces of Awakening — Rosy’s Wisdom Keepers portrait series. These images became a visual blessing, amplifying the heartfelt notes with their archetypal wisdom and universal humanity.
Honoring Global Contributions
While the project began with messages of thanks to local and national leaders, it quickly expanded to include global changemakers. A shared, evolving list of recipients was created, allowing participants to:
Choose someone to thank
Add names of new individuals or organizations making a difference
Share a brief description of their action or contribution
Handwrite a card or message of gratitude
The focus was never on scale or perfection, but on connection, acknowledgment and the ripple effect of kindness.
A Gentle Invitation
The Gratitude Project served as a gentle, powerful reminder that:
Recognition fuels resilience
Small gestures can shift culture
Appreciation opens hearts and builds bridges
Encouragement is nourishment for those on the front lines
If this idea resonates with you, consider starting your own version of the Gratitude Project in your home, school, organization or community. You don’t need a large group, fancy materials, or a long list of names—just a sincere desire to acknowledge the goodness that’s already alive in the world.
You might:
Write thank-you cards with your family or students
Create a gratitude wall or altar in a public space
Use Wisdom Keeper images or your own artwork to accompany notes
Celebrate small acts of compassion in your neighborhood or network
Every Note of Thanks is a Seed of Change
