I've always loved to send and receive notes, cards, and letters! In a world that is so go go go, it's nice to take a moment to simply breathe, read, and smile. While we constantly strive to become multitasking masters, it seems that reading is one of the only actions that allows us to live in the moment. When we read, we find that it's hard to think of the past, or the future, but somehow we find that it's easy to focus on exactly what is in front of us.
Growing up my parents and I often left each other notes around the house. Although we spent most of our time together, uncovering these little notes still made each day a bit brighter, and reminded us just how much we loved one another. Later, in college and in the years after, my roommates and I would leave each other notes of encouragement or write funny sayings on post it notes to make one another smile. Today, Mike and I love to leave each other notes, and we love sending letters to our friends and family both near and far.
Like rediscovering something that you once knew but had forgotten, notes remind us that we are loved and appreciated. These thoughtful words help us to take a break in a busy day, to live in the moment, to breath, and to smile.
Today a very dear friend of mine wrote me a letter and it not only brightened my day, but made me feel loved and encouraged! Have you taken the time to write to someone lately?
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