You're on your way to stirring up
some playful mindfulness
right where you live!
I'm providing all kinds of goodies for you.
If you haven't already read it,
make sure you take a look at
How To Be A Mindful Prankster
You'll find ideas for attracting other Pranksters,
some tips for getting organized,
and some fun ways to get creative about
your own Club.
Now, take a look at the following mission
and see how it might inspire YOU to
stir up awareness and creativity.
Mindful Pranksters Club Mission:
Seven Wonders
You've heard about the Seven Wonders of the World.
Recently, there was a global poll conducted and another
Seven Wonders added to the list.
The funny thing is that there are at least
SEVENTY Wonders of the World--
heck, maybe even SEVEN HUNDRED!--
but we only hear about the Big Seven (or now, the Big
Fourteen, I suppose).
And the reason we are aware of these Wonders
is because we have found ways to
designate, support and celebrate them!
The truth is that there are likely to be
at least
Seven Wonders in your community.
That's right.
Oh, sure, they're not huge monoliths
carved in stone centuries ago.
But there are riches right where you are.
What are they?
Think about the people, places and things
in your community--and that can mean
your city, your neighborhood, or your block--
that make it special, inherently BETTER
just for being there.
Remember--these don't have to
be FAMOUS in any way.
In fact, what you're really looking for
are the unsung heroes, the elements
that quietly make your place a bit better
in some way.
It might be a tree.
It could be a person who plays a certain
role and enriches your place because of it.
It might be a building or a business or
a park. It could be a brightly-colored doorway
that makes you smile, or a quirky landmark
that you think is really special.
This first part is about your own
mindfulness--are you aware of the
things around you that contribute to
the unique flavor of your community?
By simply making a list of seven of
them, you're that much closer to
really NOTICING them--and you're
far more likely to notice other cool
elements around you, too.
The second part is about your own
creativity--how can you and your
Pranksters inspire others to pay
attention in a playful way?
Your mission? Either on your own
or with your fellow Mindful Pranksters,
make a list
of Seven Wonders where you live.
They don't have to be THE Seven Wonders
where you live--you might have a whole
bunch of them! Just pick seven people,
places or things that you think are worth
noticing.
Now, here's the fun part:
Come up with creative ways
to draw some playful attention to
your Seven Wonders.
How can you inspire people to notice
these treasures?
How can you celebrate them?
How can you protect or support them?
If you're a Prankster-At-Large,
pick one Wonder to start with.
For Clubs, you can divvie up the Seven Wonders
among your Pranksters if you like.
See how you can reach out and
inspire others to pay attention
to the riches in your community!
Remember the
Mindful Pranksters Club credo:
1. Be kind.
2. Be celebratory.
3. Be playful.
4. Be inspiring.
5. Be purple.
6. Be anonymous.
7. Be FREE.
(Need more clarity? Read the full credo)
Okay, my mindful friend!
Do some creative
brainstorming!
Create your list of Seven Wonders,
get silly, and see what you can
come up with to celebrate them
and raise a bit o' merry mindfulness.
GO! :-)
