The Guibord Center is excited to launch the Take Heart Project,
which invites us to see the kindness in ourselves and each other.
An Idea is Born
The idea of the Take Heart Project began when it struck me that every day, we’re dealing with forces that tug at our emotions, filling us with anger and resentment, fear and pain, pulling us away from trusting our own hearts – our deep knowing of what’s right and wrong – what’s “good.”
We created The Guibord Center with the intention of helping every person discover and claim the part of themselves that is connected to something bigger than themselves, something inherently good. So when we’re connected to that part of ourselves, everyone benefits.
“How can we help people get in touch with their heart, to appreciate their own kindness as well as the kindness of others?” I asked myself.
Suddenly, I knew. We’d give each person a beautiful little heart carved from semi-precious stones as a reminder of their own heart — an object small enough to slip into their pocket. During the day, their fingertips will remind them of the wonder and beauty of their own heart. The weight and feel of it in their hand, the sheen of the stone in the light, might bring back the spirituality known in childhood.
Take a Heart and Pass One Along
When I think about the hate speech and violence that bombards us, I realize that we need to do more to counter it. Embracing one’s heart is not enough. People need a way to recover and heal from the meanness of spirit that is constantly poisoning us.
So, we also want to give people hearts to pass on to others. The best way to center in our hearts is by reaching out to others, so we created a way to pass on the blessing.
One is that we’re giving hearts to everyone attending live events in 2024.
The Guibord Center’s Take Heart Project will get you started. Now, it’s up to you to reach as many hearts as possible.
Dr. Lo Sprague
Order your Free Take Heart Starter Kit
At this time we can only send Take Heart Starter Kits to U.S. addresses.
If you would like to make a donation to help us with the costs of these hearts, we would be most grateful.
These hearts may be purchased in quantities from 10 to 150+ through these vendors on Amazon:
Creative Ways to Make Your Hearts
While the stone hearts are lovely, you don’t need to purchase hearts to participate in the Take Heart Project. You can make your own hearts to share. You can draw them and cut them out. Or, if you like, you can sew or stitch them or even carve them out of wood if you do it safely. You can get your kids involved. Your friends and neighbors. Make it a fun project to do together. Share your ideas and stories. Images and adventures. Let’s do it together as we make the world a little kinder.
We would love to hear from you! Share your #TakeHeart story on Instagram and make sure to tag us @guibordcenter. OR, use the form below to share your story and upload a photo or two. We’ll share these stories on our website and on Social Media.
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My Take Heart Story
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Heart Energy
What came to mind for me was that I put my heart energy through my hands (which are energy conductors) into the stone hearts. Therefore, by sharing these with others, I'm passing on my heart's energy with the hope that it raises the vibration of their heart's energy. A smile, hug, or a tear usually confirms the transfer. ---Bikbaye
Carry a Couple of Hearts
Rather than give the hearts out to my family, which was my first thought when I took them, I want to give them out to those I think could use more support. I intend to take one to the food pantry, where I work every Saturday, for a particular woman I regularly see there. I will start carrying a couple with me, so I will have one ready to give out. The hearts are a beautiful idea." ---Mary G.
Thank You for the Heart
Dear Lo Thank you for the heart. My friend really liked it. love Bridgette (aged 12)
The Guibord Center’s Heart Campaign
"The Guibord Center’s heart campaign is the new Hands Across America…except this effort will have a greater and deeper reach. In this world that has become socially distanced and increasingly isolated, we have a prompt to support leaning into other human beings…acknowledging their presence and reminding them that they are seen and they are loved." -Celina.
We All Share the Energy of One Heart
“I hold this heart in my hand when I reach into my pocket – that simple act reminds me of who I am and reminds me that each person I meet is someone I want to give this to because we all share the energy of one heart” - Mary
We would love to hear from you! Share your #TakeHeart story on Instagram and make sure to tag us @guibordcenter. OR, use the form below to share your story and upload a photo or two. We’ll share these stories on our website and on Social Media.
My Take Heart Story
Fields marked with * are required
Heart Energy
What came to mind for me was that I put my heart energy through my hands (which are energy conductors) into the stone hearts. Therefore, by sharing these with others, I'm passing on my heart's energy with the hope that it raises the vibration of their heart's energy. A smile, hug, or a tear usually confirms the transfer. ---Bikbaye
Carry a Couple of Hearts
Rather than give the hearts out to my family, which was my first thought when I took them, I want to give them out to those I think could use more support. I intend to take one to the food pantry, where I work every Saturday, for a particular woman I regularly see there. I will start carrying a couple with me, so I will have one ready to give out. The hearts are a beautiful idea." ---Mary G.
Thank You for the Heart
Dear Lo Thank you for the heart. My friend really liked it. love Bridgette (aged 12)
The Guibord Center’s Heart Campaign
"The Guibord Center’s heart campaign is the new Hands Across America…except this effort will have a greater and deeper reach. In this world that has become socially distanced and increasingly isolated, we have a prompt to support leaning into other human beings…acknowledging their presence and reminding them that they are seen and they are loved." -Celina.
We All Share the Energy of One Heart
“I hold this heart in my hand when I reach into my pocket – that simple act reminds me of who I am and reminds me that each person I meet is someone I want to give this to because we all share the energy of one heart” - Mary