Write a Handwritten Letter

In this day and age where messaging goes instant, writing a letter in ink is not the most convenient way of communication. But just like anything vintage, the rarity of writing a letter gives it more value. As our handwriting gets worse with age and in comparison to the crisp fonts in our favorite messaging apps, taking the time to grab a pen to write those words on paper can be bliss.

I used to write letters to friends and family to accompany gifts with a thoughtful gesture. There’s so much thought and energy channeled in that pen– an unmatched sincerity when you’re expressing words without having to open your lips. The pen is the channel, my writing an extension of my soul. Instant messaging just couldn’t match that.

Letters are a form of sincerity because they’re a physical representation of your thoughts and feelings. They’re a physical thing you can hold in your hand. There’s a value to the physical-ness of it… to the mindfulness of having to deliberately write thoughts on paper. It’s something to be cherished.

Sending someone a letter is thoughtful and caring and it’s not something that’s likely to be replaced by technology anytime soon. When you take the time to write someone a letter, you’re saying that you see them as a real, live person and not just a contact in your database or list. You’re telling them that they’re worth your time and energy.

When you write a letter to someone, you’re showing them that you’re taking the time to put yourself into their hands. The act of writing a letter is a form of sincerity not easily replaceable in the digital age.