Letters are one of the most precious forms of communication.
There’s something
about a handwritten note. Maybe it’s the
unique handwriting. You’ll forever be able to decipher your mom’s writing
from your dad’s, and you’ll always be able to recognize your grandparents’
penmanship. No two handwritings are the same. Or maybe it’s the amount of thought that goes into it. While
some letters are short and to the point, others are lengthy and filled with wonderful
memories and thoughts. Regardless, both were given time. Time to reach out to a
loved one and let them know that they’re own your mind. A sweet, sweet thought.
When I think back,
handwritten letters have always been part of my life. It never failed to excite me
when there was an envelope address especially to me in the mailbox. In fact, I
frequently wished to be an adult just
to receive more of these “letters” in the mail. Kids, turns out they weren’t the fun kind of letters. Seriously
though. From keeping up with pen pals and turning classroom cubbies into
mailboxes, to writing back-and-forth with relatives and receiving special love notes…
there’s never been a letter I haven’t admired.
But where have all of
these handwritten notes gone? It seems as though growing older means less time to send out thoughtful
messages. Letters have been booted out by Facebook comments and quick texts. While these are both great tools for keeping in touch, they lack the
personal, emotional element. Don't you agree? Together, I think we should vow to bring back old school communication. Reach out to old friends from school, send your family members a kind "thank you," or even spark a love interest with your secret admirer. Ya never know.
10 Reasons why you should write a letter:
1. Writing a letter is personal and very thoughtful. You know that someone spent a good amount of time thinking about you to fill that page with such beautiful words!
2. There's so many cute cards and stationary to choose from — like the ones in my pictures. Click here to make a purchase from Earl Grey & Polka Dots.
3. You can put those ever-forced elementary and middle school cursive lessons to use.
4. Writing about memories (current or old) will put a smile on your face by simply reminiscing. Trust me, if you're smiling, the recipient will likely smile too.
5. It's one of the easiest and the cheapest surprises.
6. You can always SWAK (seal it with a kiss)... which is better than a kissy emoji face, right?
7. There's something about the knowledge of a letter traveling around to get to someone that makes it even better. The letter has been on a little adventure.
8. Letters can be saved forever. In a scrapbook, memory box, or under your pillow... that sucker is here to stay.
9. It's so romantic! Send a letter to your loved one to remind them how you feel about them.
10. There's no maximum characters allotted. You have as much space as you need — add an extra sheet of paper to continue writing until your heart is content. There's no word count on friendship (awwwww)!
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