Partnering with Walmart?!

I was talking with a friend recently about my goal to get Signs of Kindness in all 50 states by the end of the year. Her suggestion? Reach out to the community relations department at Walmart!

They've got stores all across the country, and have recently deepened their commitment to community engagement and giving. How cool would it be for Walmarts in every state to welcome harried shoppers with messages of kindness this holiday season? You are loved. You are needed. You belong.

All while supporting my big-visioned small business.

It wouldn't have to be Walmart, of course, but there's something I especially like about a big powerful company offering such a humble, caring gesture.

And it would be such a fun, unexpected way to get to my 50 state goal.

It’s not guaranteed to happen, of course, but it's worth a shot. And just being able to imagine the possibility makes me wonder what other options are out there that I haven't yet thought of. How might this project become ease-y?

I'm interested in your ideas for how I might get these messages of love and care funded and delivered to all 35 remaining states in the next 7 weeks, including 10 more states by Thanksgiving. What success stories can you envision for this project?

I'd also love to hear some of the things you'd like for your own life. Are there goals that you're working toward? Things you'd like to experience more often? What is a success story you can envision for yourself? Maybe other people will have creative ideas for you, too.