As I slowly give birth to this bouncing baby bee-loving business, I realize that a lot of people have lost touch with the old art of writing notecards and letters and sending them via “snail mail”, or postal service. Whether in the US or around the world. Once upon a time it was de rigeur and fairly common.
We would send birthday cards, Christmas and other holiday cards, and love letters. Especially service members overseas – the mail was a life-saving connection to loved ones back home helping give them the will to keep soldiering on.
Although I dream of a post-war world, I think we could all use the pleasure of a sweet handwritten note in our mail, even more in this digital age of spam in our email inboxes, and way too much social media.
I know, it’s so much easier to just send a DM, email or comment. But how much more special is it to receive a handwritten piece of mail with a beautiful image on it, especially chosen for you?
I’ve never given up writing notes. I’ve slowed down, yes. But never given up. And never will. I think it’s even more important in this day and age of “instant” but often superficial or para-social connections.
I hope you’ll join me in giving your loved ones near and far a little boost any time you’re thinking about them, not just on their birthdays or other special occasions. I know it means a lot to me to receive a hand-written card someone chose just for me. Will you join me?