L is for Letters
When was the last time you received a letter? 
Do you remember the excitement of a hand-addressed envelope bearing your name, signed stamped and sealed, nestled amongst the ordinary bills and junk mail? Did you pause in your routine, sit down and peruse the note?
I have pen pals from all over- Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom and from across the United States. Receiving a letter from them brightens my week. It doesn’t matter the length of the letter- a postcard is just as exciting as a 10 page missive. It’s the simple act of taking the time to write and share of themselves: the joys and sorrows, humorous anecdotes and incidents that mean so much to me.
I find I am happier if I write letters. I am forced to reflect on what I’ve been doing. I realize all the good that has occurred along with the frustrating and stressful events that so often cloud my vision. The focus is now on my friend, whom I’ve not seen or heard from in a while. Sure, I could call, text, or e-mail my friend, but a letter in the mailbox is more personal and deliberate somehow.
Won’t you take a few minutes and write to a friend? Brighten their week!
The act of writing a letter can be daunting. What do I say? How long does it have to be? What if I can’t spell? No one can read my writing! Remember your audience; you are writing to a friend that knows you! It doesn’t matter what the letter says- everyday information, news exciting and tragic, encouragement, a reminiscing of past adventures. What matters is the act of sharing. What fun things have you done lately?
Take a few moments to share. Spend a few cents on postage. For most items (barring very heavy elaborate greeting cards and square envelopes) the cost to post a letter is small: US first class is 44¢ and international postage is 98¢
