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Spread the Spark

Find something that brings you alive. Invite someone to share it with you. See what good grows from there.

Your spark does not have to be loud. It might be a curiosity you want to follow, a practice that helps you feel steady, something you love making, or a value you want to live more fully. You can begin with one small invitation.

Start with one invitation See how it works
Notice your sparkInvite someone inTry one thing togetherSee what grows

How it works

One invitation can be a beginning

Choose something that interests or matters to you. Think of someone who might enjoy trying it with you. Invite them to join you. Make room for both of you to shape the experience.

You might take a walk, learn a game, make art, join a class, or volunteer for a cause you care about. You can start with a friend, family member, neighbor, or someone in a group you already know. A shared experience is enough. If you hope to help others or your community, ask the people involved what would be welcome.

1NOTICE

Notice your spark

What brings you energy, curiosity, steadiness, or a sense of meaning right now? It may be a new interest or an idea you keep returning to.

2INVITE

Invite someone in

The first invitation may feel awkward. Offer a simple, specific idea. They can say yes, suggest a change, or decline. With practice, asking can get easier.

3TRY

Try one thing together

Choose a step that fits your time and energy. Let it be enjoyable and useful in the way that makes sense to you.

4NOTICE AGAIN

See what grows

Notice how it felt for each person and whether there is something you would like to do again, change, or share more widely.

Example invitations

There are many ways to start

A small, specific invitation is enough.

Explore together
“Would you like to try a painting class with me this weekend? I miss making things.”
Feel steadier together
“Would you like to take a short walk on Wednesday? Getting outside helps me reset.”
Contribute together
“I care about our creek. Would you like to find a local cleanup we could join?”

Find more ideas through the Project Happiness Seven Pathways. Start with whichever speaks to you. Explore the Seven Pathways

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Starter invitation

Make it real this week

This week, I could invite someone to do one small thing, because it matters to me.

When you’re ready, use the free one-page guide to choose a first step. You can begin alone, invite someone now, or return when the moment feels right.

This week, I could invite __________ to __________, because __________ matters to me.
Open the one-page starter guide

Spread the Spark Starter Guide

A small invitation to connect with what brings you alive and share it with someone else. Is there something you have wanted to explore but have not made time for? You do not need a special talent or a big plan. Your spark may be curiosity, creativity, a value you care about, a practice that steadies you, or something you would enjoy trying. It can be quiet, or it can lead you to an adventure. Both are equally good. Start where you are.

Something I enjoy, care about, or would like to explore.

A little time, attention, a skill, an idea, or a willingness to learn together.

Invite without pressure. If it is meant to help others, ask what would be welcome.

Choose a first step you can actually take. It may simply be a shared experience.

Would we repeat it, change it, or invite someone else? All three are valid.

A few ways to begin: Walk in nature with a friend. Learn mahjong or paint together. Join a local volunteer activity. Invite someone to garden, dance, or take a class with you. Begin with what feels possible and appealing to both of you.

Make one invitation

Complete this in your own way. You may also begin alone and invite someone later.

There is no pressure to turn every interest into a cause. Connection is meaningful in its own right. When you’re doing what lights you up, you never know what may grow from following your spark.

Choose your route

How would you like to begin?

For your own life

Choose a small shared experience inspired by something you enjoy, value, or are curious to try. The starter guide helps you turn one idea into an invitation you can make this week.

Start with one invitation

For schools and community groups

Project Happiness is developing a Happiness Club curriculum to help students recognize their spark, strengthen wellbeing skills, and share what they learn. Student leaders can teach peers, and teachers can guide students. We are also exploring ways to adapt this approach for community groups. Contact us to discuss future use while these resources are in development.

Bring the Spark to your group

Ask about schools and groups

Tell us about your school or community group, where you are based, and what you hope to explore. The Happiness Club resources described above are in development, so this is an inquiry rather than access to a finished curriculum.

Email Project Happiness about a group

One person can begin. Together, we can grow a movement.