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A hand written letter from one of my friends was waiting for me in my P.O. Box. This is a friend that I haven't seen in many months, mainly because of the geographical distance between us. She had planned on visiting me a few weekends ago, but some unfortunate events occurred which made the visit more suitable for another time. Unable to visit, she sent me a handwritten letter to update me about things in her life and ask how I was doing.
I was really excited to see the surprise letter and even more excited to read it. My friend could have easily contacted me via email, text, phone call, or through various social media channels. Instead she chose the letter.
A handwritten letter is a gesture that has great meaning and holds a lot of weight. It reveals the effort that an individual is willing to put forth because of their respect or care for you.
The idea of handwritten letters or messages being more thoughtful and meaningful than other mediums is nothing new, but communication technology is growing exponentially and as each day passes the archaic practice of putting words on paper (recycled, of course) gains more power. Anyone can communicate electronically, and everyone does, but writing by hand has been forgotten a bit and reclaiming it gives you a unique way to reach others.
If you want to make a bold statement, show someone you care, or stand out from the crowd then write a letter. Put yourself in the shoes of the recipient. When I do that I say, "Um yes! Of course I want a handwritten letter. The words on paper are like gold bricks carefully placed into an envelope-shaped treasure chest."
It is a simple gesture that takes some time but means a lot.
Obviously some mediums are better than others in certain circumstances, but when the opportunity to write a letter arises, take it!
After I received the letter I responded with one of my own, and this blog post was hand written before typed.
Boom!
