the gratitude art project

OH YES WE DID!

2009-01-21T08:18:00.000-08:00

what a blessing to be witness to and participate in a new way of being in the world
thanks Barack! renewed hope is IN.

some new gratitudinals this week:

I am grateful for everyone who helps me in my life because I need a lot of help
I am grateful to god
I am grateful for time, because in time everything will be ok
(Marcie Los Angeles, CA)

music
the smell of nature
sky, clouds, sunsets
my home
my friends and family
(via postcard)

new year : : new hope : : new thanks

2009-01-03T22:03:00.000-08:00

i am grateful for this new year :

full of new hope : and great promise :

with a continued support system built upon love and loyalty :

and a heart full of love to give the world in as many ways as i see fit

our blog was blogged about!

2008-12-27T19:16:00.000-08:00

http://blogs.yogajournal.com/cityblog/

Diana the accordian player's list

2008-12-27T19:03:00.000-08:00

I’m thankful for:
music coming into my life so powerfully
amazingly creative friends
the ability of my daughter to make me laugh
transformation, even though it’s sometimes painful
surprises

joshua's 9

2008-12-27T18:55:00.000-08:00

I am grateful for the wonderful collision and collusion of experiences I have had in this lifetime

I am grateful to my love Judith, for me arriving in her life and her willingness to arrive in mine

I am grateful for the ability to get out of my way, so that I may create.

I am grateful for a sense of humor encouraged by my Dad

I am grateful to my Mom for her artistic energy and her unending faith in all that is positive

I am grateful for the eternal Love of my gatos Winston and Lucille.

I am grateful for a flurry of Angels and friends,(many times both), that encircle this path, this time

I am grateful for all of the chances to create a positive difference through my Art.

I am grateful for the times I have been lucky enough to help someone help themselves.

happy grateful holidays

2008-12-23T20:52:00.000-08:00

We are so grateful for your interest and participation in the gratitude art project...THANK YOU!

please keep sending your lists to us at:

wendygirl08@earthlink.net

and/or

jodifuchs@mac.com

Looking forward to 2009 with more gratitude and all of you with us...

life lessons

2008-12-19T09:05:00.000-08:00

I've had some lessons in gratitude, which culminated in almost losing my life. So I am grateful to be alive, to be shown beyond the shadow of a doubt that everything is choice, nothing is chance, and mostly for the love and life of my little boy Blake!

E.Fischer via Facebook

cre8

2008-12-17T10:15:00.000-08:00

I am feeling Grateful for creativity and the gifts of inspiration!!!

Jessica Sieber (Santa Barbara, CA) via Facebook

ALL in ALL

2008-12-15T20:33:00.000-08:00

I am grateful for everything and everyone in my life

for each moment of each day

for the beauty in each person and in the world around me

for the opportunity to give and to receive from the ones I love.

Erika Cleveland via facebook

tonight

2008-12-04T23:32:00.000-08:00

i am grateful for sweat.

isabel prystawik via facebook

mid week thanx

2008-12-03T10:20:00.000-08:00

finding volunteer opportunities

making commitments to myself, my one and only

working out and feeling my strength

sweat pouring UP my body (such a cool sensation)

the gradual but obvious lifting of the veil

I am grateful for...

2008-11-30T08:20:00.000-08:00

My beautiful daughter who is my little guru teaching me the most important lessons in life.

Being a woman, which to me means having the capacity of deep understanding with compassion, the ability to completely love with all of our heart no matter how many times we have been hurt, and the strength to give everything she has in joy because she knows that the greatest gift lies within the act of giving itself.

To be a part of a dawning new word this is awakening to its real purpose, truth and beauty

happy creating to you and your sister Wendy!

Love and blessings to you,

Mondi Navtej - your sister in life

JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!

2008-11-26T09:59:00.000-08:00

Now you can join us at THE GRATITUDE ART PROJECT

http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=37103412457 we hope to see you there!

Paige is Grateful!

2008-11-26T09:28:00.000-08:00

My parents. They don't have much, but somehow manage to do so much for me.
Being a woman in this day and age, where I can choose to be whomever I want and love whomever I want. I can take my time with everything.
All the people in my life who are rooting for me and want me to be happy.
Having a sense of humor!
To be on this amazing journey called Life. So far it's had it's ups and downs but I know it will all be worth it in the end ;)

Thank you!

Paige Purcell

a grateful poem:

2008-11-26T09:18:00.000-08:00

from our childhood pal Melanie Glashow-Nagel, whom both Jodi and I reconnected gratefully with through FaceBook!

I am Grateful for:

FAMILY

The family I was born to, the whole gene pond

The man I married, and his family, of whom I am so fond

The children created with my husband, through our loving bond

HEALTH

Nothing major I can say

Only pray it stays that way

HAPPINESS

Happiness, being the absence of pain

Allowing us the ability to smile in the rain

THE MEANS

To be sheltered, clothed and fed

And enjoy great comforts and my bed

FRIENDS

Who they are, come what may

And for old friends like you, who have brightened my day!

(thanks MEL!)

Now you can join us at The Gratitude Art Project (on Facebook) too!

five things to be thankful for today...

2008-11-25T10:40:00.001-08:00

family
friends
food
laughter
peace

we are grateful for your postcards and emails!

2008-11-25T10:32:00.000-08:00

here's another anonymous contributor via postcard from san francisco:

Tears I felt upon reading your card

Yoga, which I just finished doing

My darling husband

My loving daughter

My dog Lulu

sincerely simply so

2008-11-23T22:54:00.000-08:00

my magnificent children

my husband

all of our collective good health

my friends my home

my excellent health

my job

my family

my good friends

my yoga practice

leah

that i have three to five things for which i am grateful!

my family and their unconditional love

my incredible friends

days off!

my niece isabella

my job

my friends

coffee

my children

my health

my friends

three more things

2008-11-21T22:12:00.000-08:00

my health

my art studio

i am grateful that my heart is open

one hundred thanks to all of YOU!

2008-11-18T22:05:00.000-08:00

thanks to all of you for participating!

we are honored and grateful indeed!

2008-11-18T19:31:00.000-08:00

my sag eligibility

eckankar

meaningful relationships

for future possibilities

to serve a greater purpose

creativity in life

you!

a vago los angeles

3 cards postmarked Marysville, CA

2008-11-17T20:57:00.000-08:00

my breath, my life and the opportunity to grow and awaken to the ONENESS that we all truly are. i am really grateful for obama!

I am grateful for: The beauty and magic of the universe, myself and my family, red wine
The chance to grow, learn and change

That I found someone professional who cleans dogs teeth without anaesthesia, Morgan, my daughter and friend, the Briarpatch Co-op, knowing how to feel gratitude, Kody our new puppy!

beauty and belly laughs

2008-11-12T09:49:00.000-08:00

belly laughs from baby alex

my fuzzy dog bucky lying upside down for a belly rub...purring

international travel: an escape and joy to experience a new culture and see beauty

mommy's turn for thanks

2008-11-11T20:27:00.000-08:00

my creativity • my health • financial stability • mother nature • love • my friend jodi

~ruth (the mommy mentioned below)

from the mouths of babes...

2008-11-10T09:56:00.000-08:00

mama's na nas

mommy

mommy's face

ice cream

daddy-O

adrienne, 3 years old.

three things!

2008-11-08T15:51:00.000-08:00

my children, my health and my friends

kate gives thanks

2008-11-07T14:44:00.000-08:00

the health of both of my elderly parents • the ability of our nation to rise above racism and ignorance • the simple beauty of leaves changing color •

the comfort of friendship and love • the sunrise everday

big boobs and mexican dudes

2008-10-30T17:30:00.000-07:00

afternoon tea with milk and honey
the big burly mexican dudes fixing the garage door
fed ex for delivering my package
my big tits
zooming mediation this morning
benjamin franklins in my wallet

this respondent asked to remain anonymous due to the enormous size of her chest ;)

keep those postcards coming!

2008-10-27T17:53:00.000-07:00

the joy i find in my children and husband : : good health : : ART : : the natural amazing world surrounding my home : : moments of peace and serenity *anonymous Burlington VT

my family: brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews
good health
having choices
incredibly supportive parents
my wonderful dog who brings so much joy to my life *anonymous north bay, ca

whoever sent in the following 2 postcards in bright red writing from san francisco, thank YOU for giving me a good giggle:

great lip gloss, butt warmers in cars, $5 silver sandals, sunshine in San Francisco, public libraries

YOU! for this awesome ass idea
my cup o steaming coffee
the nooner I'm planning to have with my boyfriend :)
my awesome kid
jeans that fit perfectly

quotable gratitude

2008-10-27T11:22:00.000-07:00

Saying thank you is more than good manners. It is good spirituality.

-alfred painter

2008-10-24T22:39:00.000-07:00

when we make offerings of our gratitude, the rewards are enormous

2008-10-23T07:47:00.000-07:00

love health ART dreams laughter * sherri

my home/my husband/my prosperity/ flowers /friends

A ROOF OVER MY HEAD : : MY NEW CELLPHONE : : MY CLASSES (YOGA, POETRY, IMPROV) : : MY DENTIST : : MY BUS PASS

the way my lover smells, his text messages, his way of being
fresh rain, the impending storm, the electric air
animals: all of them, their teachings
my mother: her undying love for me
*corin

my family my girlfriends yoga the world of dogs

the friendship of my girlfriends /the masterfulness of the universe/ the love of people around me

NATURALLY CURLY HAIR....SNOW....TUCK...COOKIES....ART

I am grateful for all the responses we've been receiving

2008-10-12T19:50:00.000-07:00

I am grateful for:
My children
My city - san francisco
My security - family, health, peace, etc.
*at

my family's love and support/living in such a beautiful area of the country/GOD/the wonderful people in my life that bring so much joy to me everyday *kc

i am grateful for the birth of my twin daughters at age 19. i had been suicidal since my teens and loving/taking care of them gave me a reason to love and live and heal my childhood experience of violence and sexual abuse. *anonymous los angeles

this is YOUR project too!

2008-10-08T11:20:00.001-07:00

YES! YES! YES!

we'd love to hear your comments. what would you like to see here? do you have photos of things you are grateful for? would you like to share them? have you told your friends and family about this project?

please email photos/images/suggestions to wendygirl08@earthlink.net

More Appreciation to Appreciate

2008-10-08T07:56:00.000-07:00

1. Freedom to do whatever I want without the discretion from any authority (my parents) and to still have the will power to stick to my own routes and my actions with senses and not crossing the limits too far.

2. Having a private place to live by myself with everything I need in a house from furnitures, TV, internet and a nice view of downtown L.A from the balcony.

3. An opportunity to explore a new different country that is half around the world away from my country (Thailand)

4. An opportunity to network, meet new people and make new friends that are from different cultures and being able to exchange each of our values and learn from each others experiences.

5. A free time that I'm able to put to use in order to discover myself and expanding my knowledge. (ashley)

I AM GRATEFUL FOR: MY HOME, FOR JOY. I give THANKS for LOVE (Krista)

The following anonymous gratitudinals arrived via postcard from BROOKLYN NY (whassup NY?)

a. sunshine on my face, an amazing sister, a job that affords comfortable living, people in my life who care about me, coffee

b. beautiful boyfriend, my health, friends, family, living in NYC, America

i AM grateful...

2008-10-07T18:51:00.000-07:00

for:

a wonderful partner to share my life with.

the awareness that there is a greater being (God or whoever/whatever you call that entity) that looks out for us, wants good things for us, and guides us along our way.

a wonderful network of family and friends to share experiences with — and to laugh out loud with.

the abilities to teach and learn every day.

*roberta e.

hardly strictly grateful

2008-10-03T23:23:00.001-07:00

today i am grateful:

for warren hellman. the man who loves music so much, that he spends his own money annually to put on a three day FREE music festival in golden gate park in san francisco.

i'm grateful for the musicians whose music rocks my body and soul.

i'm grateful for the rain waiting to fall until the festival attendees are elsewhere, perhaps under cover.

i feel grateful to finally see robert plant live, and hear the magical zeppelin sound...

and i feel grateful for this project, and all of the people that have thus far, and continue to participate.

2008-10-03T08:23:00.000-07:00

my beautiful black cats: maya luca and ollie fresh brewed morning coffee a cozy warm bed
the company and conversation of good friends sunshine, fresh air, blue skies (jenny v)

i live in the usa jesus loves me my wonderful husband i have a job (dawn g.)

granny's unconditional love (even as spirit) and her sweet potato pie
cooking sessions and life lessons with my 80 yr. old aunt
the smell of lilacs and the taste of dark chocolate
a flawed but beautiful relationship with both my parents
my love, RPD, who is loyal, supportive, excites me beyond words and "gets" me like no other (AMH)

2008-10-02T09:11:00.000-07:00

i'm grateful for my mother's wisdom, I'm grateful for knowing the

divine qualities I possess, I'm grateful for the profound love I have with Grigori, I'm grateful for Fellini who teaches me like no other dog can, I'm grateful for a life of challenges that have forced me to grow.

2008-09-29T13:14:00.000-07:00

Things I am grateful for:

My ability to think positively

my friends and family

Ariel

my boyfriend

my health

*grace

My forgetful brains. even though I forget things a lot, I love my brain and I'm grateful that it works as hard as it can.
My spirit, without it I wouldn't feel the things that I do, and it helps me understand what my limits are.
My community of friends. They feed me hope and joy.
Opportunities, without that I would be flat as a pancake.
Freedom of choice. Choice gives me freedom to be the strongest person I can be. *sharon

MY LIFE. because i am living my dream life (even if it's something i never imagined doing in a million years). and now i work with painting elephants everyday while living in a wonderful country called thailand. isn't life amazing and wonderful?!

*e paek

there's a lot to be grateful for

2008-09-29T13:08:00.000-07:00

the lists are coming in....via email, via postcards, via facebook!

2008-09-21T16:04:00.000-07:00

opportunities that are opening for me
great people in my life
peace of mind (or peace from my mind)
having the ability to give and receive love
delicious and nourishing food (merav)

dance, my dance partners, great health, my beautiful friends and community, nature (heather)

FULL MOONS, warm tapioca pudding, laughter, sunshine, mountains, hot tea in the morning (with cream and honey!), loving friends, the big blue ocean, freedom, hugs, forgiveness..................(nancy c)

THE 1000 POSTCARDS ARE IN AND GOING OUT

2008-09-17T23:20:00.000-07:00

we received our batch of 1000 cards, distribution is beginning and responses are coming in!

the following "gratitudinals" are the latest:

my cats leo and brad!
my new beetle convertible
my excellent health!
friends and family!
my singing voice!
(roxanne m.)

God's love
family that loves me
friends who share and care
my church
(anonymous)

optimism
love
art supplies
creativity
sailor moon

my wife
peet's coffee
God's Grace
wild copper river salmon
indoor plumbing
(LDK)

Thanks for your responses and we look forward to receiving more as the cards get out in the world!
Let's keep uplifting one another with our positive outlooks on life. It really is ALL good.

How you can be a part of it

2008-08-31T09:04:00.000-07:00

It's easy! Just send us 3-5 things you are grateful for...we'll use your inspirations to create images and graphics that will continue to inspire and remind us all of the power of gratitude!

You can send your list to either: Wendygirl08@earthlink.net or Jodifuchs@mac.com.

We are very excited you would like to join us in our gratitude!

The Intention behind the Gratitude Art Project

2008-08-29T16:50:00.000-07:00

As artists, we are constantly seeking ways to push our edges, to grow, to create things of beauty and substance. This project was conceived as a way to initiate a project between me and my sister Wendy(we've been wanting to pool our artistic talents for some time now), to create community and to investigate how an attitude of gratitude (gratitudinals) fuels our sense of feeling good.

We will be sending out postcards inviting people to write down the things they are grateful for. We will also post on Craig's List in various cities and post on Facebook and other internet avenues. We look forward to receiving your lists and will be making art and doing graphic design to accompany the gratitudinals. Ultimately, we'd like to make this into a book/journal...an inspirational pit stop in our busy lives to contemplate the wonder and the grace of all things GOOD that come our way.

Looking forward to hearing from you!