What if a single covered wagon in Wyoming could inspire an entire world to reimagine what it means to belong?
That’s the spirit behind my recent Change.org Petition to grant imaginary nation-state status to The Covered Wagon in Daniel, Wyoming. It’s not a legal request for sovereignty, it’s a creative declaration of freedom, imagination, and community.
Why an Imaginary Nation?
I have always believed that transformation begins in the imagination. From my journey as a Cuban refugee to founding The Trueness Project, I’ve witnessed how dreams no matter how improbable can unite people in purpose.
The Covered Wagon Nation is a metaphor brought to life. It represents a place where imagination holds authority, creativity becomes currency, and every soul is recognized for their inherent worth.
In a world often divided by borders, the petition invites us to cross into a shared landscape of possibility.
The Covered Wagon in Daniel, Wyoming
Nestled in a small mountain community, my covered wagon has become both a home and symbol, a vessel of stories, laughter, healing, and transformation. It is here that I began writing, hosting gatherings, and cultivating a vision that blends leadership, play, and purpose.
Declaring it as an “imaginary nation” is an act of joyful rebellion. It is a reminder that even from the simplest space an old wagon under a wide Wyoming sky—we can imagine a new world order: one guided not by fear or power, but by imagination and love.
A Nation Without Borders
Unlike conventional nations, The Covered Wagon Nation doesn’t require passports or permissions. Its citizens are dreamers, healers, artists, entrepreneurs, and visionaries from around the globe.
Our anthem is laughter.
Our currency is kindness.
Our constitution is creativity.
Every signature on the petition is more than support; it’s a pledge to dream together. Whether you’re signing from New York, Nairobi, or Naples, you’re joining a movement that honors imagination as the ultimate act of freedom.
Why the Petition Matters
In an age of division and digital noise, this project asks a deeper question:
What if citizenship could be based on shared creativity and compassion rather than geography?
Through the petition, we’re not seeking to change international law, we’re seeking to change perception. Each person who joins helps amplify a message that the world desperately needs: transformation begins when we imagine differently.
This playful campaign has already gathered hundreds of signatures, but the goal is to reach one million voices each one a light in the tapestry of this imaginary nation.
The Leadership of Play
This petition is an extension of my life’s work, rooted in what I call The Leadership of Play. You can learn more about this philosophy in my books, where I explore how joy, curiosity, and imagination are the most powerful tools for personal and collective transformation.
Play isn’t childish, it’s courageous. It asks us to set down the burdens of “should” and “can’t,” and instead ask, what if?
The Covered Wagon Nation embodies that question. It’s an invitation to play our way into a kinder, more creative future.
The Power of Symbolic Acts
Symbolic actions often ignite real change. When people sign this petition, they’re not only supporting an idea they’re practicing a mindset.
Every click, every comment, every shared post becomes a ripple that challenges limitations. It’s a way of saying:
Yes, if I can think it, I can create it!
The same energy that once turned a wagon into a home can now turn imagination into a nation.
A Community of Visionaries
The Covered Wagon Nation is already attracting educators, artists, and thought leaders who see this as more than a whim it’s a living metaphor for global healing. It aligns with the mission of The Trueness Project and the Butterfly March, both founded on transformation, unity, and the courage to imagine beyond boundaries.
Each participant becomes a co-creator. Each story shared adds to the nation’s mythology. Together, we are writing the constitution of creativity.
How You Can Join
1. Sign the Petition: Add your name to the growing list of global citizens who believe imagination has power.
2.Share the Vision: Spread the word on social media, in classrooms, or around campfires. Use it as a conversation starter about belonging and creativity.
3.Create Locally: Build your own “imaginary embassies” art installations, gatherings, or creative circles inspired by this vision.
By participating, you’re joining a movement that honors imagination as the most sustainable natural resource we have.
A Final Reflection
The Covered Wagon Nation isn’t about rebellion it’s about re-creation. It’s about finding the courage to reimagine systems, beliefs, and ourselves.
When we reclaim our imagination, we reclaim our humanity.
So, whether you live in a high-rise city apartment or a cabin under the stars, you are invited. Come sit by the virtual fire, share your story, and sign the petition that reminds us all: home is wherever imagination lives.
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