The Lost Art of Letter Writing: Why I'm Bringing it Back

So, I've started this quirky little project, and my friends think I've gone a bit retro. I've begun writing letters. Yes, actual, physical letters. And no, not the 'thank you' note you scribble after your birthday, but real, honest-to-goodness letters. The kind that requires stamps.

It all started with a dusty box I found in my attic. It was filled with all sorts of old letters – some from my grandparents, a few from my childhood pen pals, and even some birthday cards with messages that went beyond the usual “Happy Birthday, have a great day!” Reading them, I felt something I hadn't in a long time. It was as if I could hear the voices of the people who wrote them, feel their presence. It was so… real.

Impulsively, I grabbed some paper and started writing a letter to my best friend who moved to the other side of the country. Let me tell you, it was weird at first. My hand cramped up, and I couldn't delete or autocorrect anything. But as I kept writing, it felt increasingly natural. I wasn't just telling her about my life; I was sharing a piece of it.

When she received it, she called me up, laughing. “Who sends letters in 2024?” she asked. But then her tone changed. She said it was the most thoughtful thing she'd received in years. That’s when it hit me – we've lost something in our emoji-filled, instant messaging world.

I'm not trying to be all anti-technology here. I love my gadgets as much as the next person. But there's something about letters that tech can't replicate. It's personal, intentional, and it has a kind of permanence. I mean, these letters in my attic have lasted decades, outliving many a smartphone.

So, I’ve decided: I'm bringing back letter writing. It's my little rebellion against the fast-paced, digital world. My way of slowing down, of making connections that are deeper than a 'like' or a 'follow.'

If you're reading this and thinking, “Maybe I should try this,” well, why not? Grab some paper and a pen, and write. It doesn't have to be perfect or poetic. Just write. To a friend, a family member, someone you've lost touch with. It's about the effort, the thought, and the joy of receiving something tangible in the mail.

Who knows, maybe we can start a little revolution and fill our mailboxes with more than just bills and flyers. So, who’s with me? Let's get writing!

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