Remember when we used to write letters? Now, it seems old fashioned to write a letter by hand, address an envelope, find a stamp, and then put it in the mailbox. We may send a quick birthday card, but I remember spending entire evenings writing or typing letters to friends.
Now that we can send emails and texts instantly across the world, it’s hard to imagine that back in those days we would have to wait a week or two for a reply.
However, now that we have slowed down a bit, perhaps letter writing—as a lost art—can have a resurgence.
This weekend, consider writing an old fashioned letter to someone. The letter doesn’t have to be perfect. Nor does it have to be several pages long. What is important is that whatever the length, the letter be caring and kind. Then when you put it in the mailbox, imagine sending your blessings along with it, and expect nothing in return.
Do you have in mind someone who might be happy to hear from you? Perhaps someone who is spending a lot of time alone right now and might really appreciate a letter? Back in the supposed ‘good old days,’ were you a letter writer? Have you continued even now?
I welcome any and all thoughts on letter writing.
Stay safe. Stay steady. Steady on.
Love,
Susan
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Hi Susan, enjoy your post each day. I have a penpal that I write to but have never met and we’ve been writing for years. She lives in IL and now I’m in Fl, just recently moved from Tn. It’s always a nice surprise to have a letter from a friend. I still send birthday cards too and always try to add to them with a little personal note. Look forward to reading all your books. Stay well
Joan
I have trouble writing as my mind goes faster than my hand can, so I wind up using word and typing so that what I write is legible LOL. I still do a lot of that as it is nice to receive a letter now and then, so I also like to keep the post office in business. I refuse to pay bills online for the same reason and if they want their money, they have to accept my mailed check.
Hi Wanda. I know what you mean about typing. I can type really fast and Spell-check is a wonderful feature, too. lol. So glad you enjoy your way of doing things. Go for it!
Thanks, Joan. I think pen-pals are wonderful. I had one or two as a girl, and I remember how special it was to go to the mailbox and one of her letters would be there. Thanks for reminding me! Have a good weekend. Stay safe.