Lately, I have been thinking alot about handwriting and the sending of notes. I don't know if having two teenagers texting nonstop has anything to do with the feelings I have, but I feel a surge of energy to instill a value in them. The art of the handwritten note is a valuable tool that I feel my children should know, understand the value of and use in their daily life. I have to say, that I too should be more diligent in my self expression.
We are in a digital age, but I think the value and the impression is by far more meaningful than other ways of long distance communication. I love recieving notes! They make me smile. I can't wait to open the envelope and see what's inside. I love looking at the writing and feeling connected to the person. It is so inspirational. These days there is a feeling of regrouping, simplifying and mindfulness. I like it. People want to make a difference and letterwriting is the perfect touch. Now if the teenagers would just stop the texting.
{The Art of the Handwritten Note by Margaret Shepherd available at barnesandnoble.com, handwriting samples right top and bottom via graphology911.com, setlist of Bob Dylan via auctionnetwork.com}
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Keep reminding me to send those handwritten notes! I actually sent some Valentines this year to girlfriends and the kids of friends - not much more writing than To, From, and XOXO - but it was "real" mail. ;-)
Of course! Real mail is by far the most thoughtful communication.
lol... "If the teenagers would just stop texting."
Well, it's been a little while since I was a teenager, but it's going to be tough to give up that habit. I agree, real mail is much more thoughtful but I have such trouble remembering to write them!
Maybe I need to set my iPhone to remind me to send hand written notes.
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