The goal of this self-guided project is simple: to pause, step away from the noise, and deliberately look for the everyday acts of connection, kindness, and shared humanity that already exist in our community.

How to Participate (Walk Anytime on December 13th!)

1. Walk: Choose any 30–60 minute route in your neighborhood or town center.
2. Observe: Use the prompts below as a guide, and actively look for examples of people and places that quietly unite us.
3. Capture: Take photos of what you discover that represents a prompt (you do not need to photograph people directly—focus on the signs of unity).
4. Share (Optional): Help inspire others by sharing your favorite discovery on social media using the official hashtag: #NationalUnityDay

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🚶 Unity Walk: Observation Prompts

These 7 prompts encourage participants to see their community through a lens of shared connection and civil life, reinforcing the “Outrage Overload” goal of reducing polarization.

1. The Quiet Agreement

• Find a sign, display, or marker that represents a collective goal or agreement that benefits everyone in the town, regardless of politics (e.g., a community clean-up banner, a historical plaque, a well-maintained shared resource like a park fountain or bike path).

2. The Unifying Beauty

• Photograph a local landscape, piece of architecture, or natural scene that you believe provides a moment of shared, non-controversial beauty for all residents. This is a place where we all live under the same sky.

3. The Generous Corner

• Spot an example of neighborly generosity or aid (e.g., a “free library” box, a stack of firewood clearly meant for sharing, a note offering help, a community garden plot). This is evidence of quiet care.

4. The Shared Third Place

• Find a non-religious, non-official meeting spot (a bench, a specific corner in a coffee shop, a playground swing set) where people from different backgrounds likely stop, pause, or briefly interact. What does this place reveal about our shared daily rhythms?

5. The Civil Voice

• Look for a posted notice, advertisement, or bulletin board item that focuses on a local issue but is written in a clear, measured, and objective tone—demonstrating civil and thoughtful communication in action.

6. The Bridge Builder’s Tool

• Find an item or object that represents a shared hobby, local tradition, or common interest that naturally brings diverse groups together (e.g., equipment outside a sports field, a sign for a local arts class, a flyer for a town festival).

7. The Welcome Mat

• Find a doorway, entrance, or public sign that actively and positively welcomes newcomers or diverse groups to a space, symbolizing inclusion and openness within the community.