I've been a follower and fan of the PostSecret project for years. I think each postcard is a work of art, and the overall idea of bringing people together over shared secrets is really impressive. Reading through and finding a secret that you yourself were too embarrassed to share is really eye-opening. You're not the only one out there who has something to hide, or who's scared, or who's sad, or happy, or whatever.
Anyone can send in a postcard. With the anonymity of it all, it's a safe way to confess your sins, or share your joys. However, Frank Warren, the creator of the project, has taken it ever further than that. He has created a community of people who, while they might be strangers, still respect and trust each other enough to share their deepest fears, desires, and shames. Frank tours the USA with PostSecret lectures, giving people the chance to share their secrets out loud with the rest of the PostSecret community. It absolutely blows my mind that these complete strangers can stand up and admit their secrets to the world. I think Frank has done an unbelievable job of bringing people together and making it okay to share the things you don't want anyone to know about you.
The only thing I would improve on with this project is the lecture tours. As of yet, they only travel around the United States. Postcards can be sent from all over the world, but it would be amazing if these same people could stand up and voice their secrets and be able to share with the same level of trust and respect that is being spread throughout America.
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