Write A Letter

 

We love to text. It’s quick and it’s easy. And, why struggle to find the right words when I have a variety of emojis right at our fingertips? The advent of email, text messaging, and social media have undoubtedly changed our communication style, providing a convenient and fast way for us to keep in touch with others. But these innovations, as helpful as they are, have also left us missing something – the beauty and joy of writing and receiving the written word in the form of a letter.

 

Letter writing is one of the oldest forms of communication and is an innately personal and human experience that technology just cannot replicate. Putting pen to paper allows us to not only express our thoughts and emotions, but provides a tangible artifact for generations to hold, feel, and read.

 

Writing can also be a very calming activity. It gives us the opportunity to slow down and collect our thoughts. Furthermore, writing is good exercise for the brain and promotes mindfulness. We can embrace our right-brain, artistic and creative skills.

 

So what are you waiting for? Try this new off-beat trend and take some time to reflect. In our SEEDS camps we often create envelopes that are eventually filled with notes, drawings, stories, or just a few meaningful words. When you get a carefully crafted letter on unique stationary, someone has taken the time to express their gratitude or to tell you how special you are. Moreover, it expresses a strong message to the reader – that you cared enough to take the time. Plus it's such a powerful and beautiful souvenir to take back home.Isn't it?