I get up, stumble in the dark toward the computer, come across this:

The concept is simple: Write on an exposed part of your body a message you would like to say to the world. Overwhelmingly, what people had to say was heartwarming and uplifting.

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Edwardo Jackson


Stylist Brad Goreski.

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United Nations Foundation Resident Entrepreneur Elizabeth Gore.

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Firefighter Michael Scotko at Breezy Point, N.Y. after Hurricane Sandy.

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CJ Black.

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Joplin, Mo. tornado survivors Brody & Bradley German.

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Ophir Haberer.

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…and yours truly.

ORIGINALS: Taken by Robert X. Fogarty. To see more amazing galleries of inspiring messages, or to have Robert capture one of your own, go toDear World.