Keep Up the Good Work: Honoring Blake, Grateful Soul #7

Some messages are small, yet they carry the weight of something eternal.

“Keep up the good work.” That was the note on the tiny gratitude card we handed to Blake—the young server at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Toronto.

What seemed like a simple gesture became a powerful reminder of why we’re on this journey—to recognize the beauty of the human spirit, to share moments of sincere appreciation, and to capture the spark of love and gratitude that lives inside each of us.

Blake had no idea he would be part of something called Discovered Souls. He was just doing his job. But for us, he became Soul #7 in our mission to recognize 10,000 grateful souls around the world—and to share the light we see in them with everyone we meet.

Walking into the Old Spaghetti Factory was like stepping back into a cherished memory. It’s a place from my childhood. My mom and dad used to take me there growing up. I can still remember the joy I felt—nostalgic vibes, the charm of the décor, the free bread and salads, the laughter echoing off the walls.

When I mentioned it to my dad recently, his face lit up:

“Oh yeah, that place is amazing. Do they still have the free salads and bread?”

Some things just stay with us. And the warmth of those memories wrapped around us as we sat down that evening.

We’ve been to the Old Spaghetti Factory a few times, and each time we’ve had great experiences. But there was something uniquely powerful about Blake. His heart. His joy. His presence.

We walked out that night not just full from dinner—but full in spirit.

It reminded us that grateful souls aren’t rare. They’re everywhere. They aren’t hiding. They’re in plain sight. It just takes us tuning in—slowing down—to truly see them.

And what a gift it is when we do.

Because in that moment, you’re reminded: God’s creation isn’t just in the stars, the trees, or the ocean. It’s in people. It’s in the hearts of everyday souls—like Blake.

This is why Discovered Souls exists. To remind the world of what already lives within us: the ability to see and share gratitude.

Our mission is simple: to recognize 10,000 grateful souls worldwide. People who radiate love, joy, and light. People who serve others with an open heart. People who bring life to the spaces they’re in—just by being themselves.

We believe that when we share these stories, we don’t just celebrate people—we ignite a movement. A wave of thankfulness that spreads from one soul to the next.

And it starts with a simple question: What are you grateful for today?

We call it the “spark.” That inner glow that lives inside all of us. You’ve felt it before—when someone looks at you with genuine kindness. When a stranger smiles and holds the door. When someone sees you for you.

We believe everyone carries that spark. It’s universal. And by recognizing it in others, we awaken it in ourselves.

That’s what happened with Blake. In honoring him, we were reminded of our own light. That’s what gratitude does—it doesn’t just reflect outward. It reflects within.

This is why Discovered Souls exists. To remind the world of what already lives within us: the ability to see and share gratitude.

Our mission is simple: to recognize 10,000 grateful souls worldwide. People who radiate love, joy, and light. People who serve others with an open heart. People who bring life to the spaces they’re in—just by being themselves.

We believe that when we share these stories, we don’t just celebrate people—we ignite a movement. A wave of thankfulness that spreads from one soul to the next.

And it starts with a simple question: What are you grateful for today?

We call it the “spark.” That inner glow that lives inside all of us. You’ve felt it before—when someone looks at you with genuine kindness. When a stranger smiles and holds the door. When someone sees you for you.

We believe everyone carries that spark. It’s universal. And by recognizing it in others, we awaken it in ourselves.

That’s what happened with Blake. In honoring him, we were reminded of our own light. That’s what gratitude does—it doesn’t just reflect outward. It reflects within.