on writing...

With all of technology in the world today, many of our traditional means of communication have fallen by the wayside. Take writing for instance. When was the last time you received a hand written thank you note, or a letter from a long lost friend? Better yet, when was the last time you sent a hand written thank you note, or a letter to a long lost friends? Im sure it has been ages. However, Im thinking that if you sent a hand written note you would make someone's day, just like your day would be made the same. Writing is an art, truly an art. Unfortunately, it is also an art that is fading. With that being said, it may not be too late to rejuvinate this wonderful craft. Over the past years, but moreso over the past several months, I have been making an strong effort to write more. I have been sending more thank you notes, and sending more love notes and cards. I have been making an effort to remember birthdays, and special days of family members and friends. I have been using my colorful markers and stickers, and the Postmaster General and I have become very good friends! Yes this takes effore, sometimes a lot of effort, but in my opinion, it is all worth it. I love the idea of knowing I might be making someone's day, or bringing a smile to their face when my card or letter arrives. Knowing that I may turn a gray sky to blue is really wonderful in my eyes. And something that I really benefit from, and get a great deal of personal joy from, is making someone else smile. Writing is such a small gesture, but makes such a massive impact. An impact that we need to save before it is way too late!

Today's activity: writing

Today I encourage you to write. Writing does not need to take place on fancy stationary, or a $5.00 greeting card. Writing can take place on a piece of loose leaf paper, and a basic pen or pencil can be used. Start small, and start simple. Write a note to someone who did something nice for you. Perhaps you recently had a birthday, or perhaps someone made you something, or perhaps someone thought of you in  special way. Today, go out of your comfort zone and thank them. Thank them with a hand written note. Express your sincere appreciation and gratitude. Keep it short, and to the point, but be sincere. Someone will read through any words that may not be geniune. Basically, write, and write from the heart. Once you've completed this wonderful task, fold it up, place it in an addressed envelope, slap a stamp on it, and send it on it's merry way. The Postmaster will appreciate your business, and the recipient of your letter will be uplifted with joy by the little hand written piece of art they receive from you!

Now go...write!