Dear
reader,
Thank you for picking up this mysterious notebook, and by doing so, joining in on an exciting adventure. As you open the pages of this book, it begins as an empty canvas, awaiting the creative sparkle of people like you.
I am sure your imagination knows no boundaries, and I invite you to let your creativity flow onto these pages. Whether it’s an adventurous tale, a heartfelt poem, a cherished recipe, song lyrics that resonate, an inspiring painting or artwork, a simple drawing that whispers a story, or anything else that comes to mind – create and share something of yourself, something you feel connected with, which inspires you or that arise from pure imagination.
If you draw inspiration from the work of others, please remember to reference their contributions.
Besides being a vessel for creativity, this book is also a way to connect. With each turn of the page, we travel to different corners of the world, where people find inspiration in different cultures, upbringings, surroundings, and stories. On every page, we get a peek into the lives and minds of others, strangers whom we get to know a little.
Be bold, authentic, and kind. Please respect the work and thoughts of those who came before you and leave a part of you for those yet to follow. Together we form a chain of creativity, winding around the globe, connecting strangers with the art of their and your creativity.
And remember as you enjoy and participate in the wonders within these pages, there comes a time of letting go. Set this book free for it to find its way into the hands of another stranger, ready to join our global artistic caravan. Please make sure to think of where you leave the book, places like public transport are risky as the book may be thrown away here.
If you do not wish to participate in this project, which of course is totally fine, please leave this book where you found it.
If you wish to be part of the story that unfolds beyond these pages (which we would highly appreciate), please leave a trail for us to find you. You can share your information through this form. Leaving your trail is not only so you can be updated with the wonders other people created, but also for us to be able to keep track of the notebook and of the artists who joined our creative adventure. You can also follow us on Instagram @thewanderingnotebook.
Click here to be guided to the finder’s form.
When the time comes for this book to complete its journey, I hope you will be the one to guide it back home by getting in contact through the form on our website. But until then, let us celebrate the magic creativity brings us.
Thank you for making this quest truly exceptional.
With heartfelt gratitude,
M